From the Alpha Project to the Global Campus, Kookmin University's Philosophy of Innovation
Kookmin University Startup Day: President Jeong Seung-ryul communicates with students through a special lecture on entrepreneurship
- 25.06.02 / 이정민
Kookmin University (President Jeong Seung-ryul) College of Business Administration held a special lecture on “Entrepreneurship at Kookmin University” on Thursday, May 22, inviting President Jeong Seung-ryeol as a guest speaker to the Business Administration Building.
Kookmin University's Entrepreneurship Day is a special event unique to the College of Business Administration, where students interested in entrepreneurship can hear lectures from experts in the field and gain insights from senior students. President Jung Seung-ryeol, who is also a professor at the College of Business Administration and the Business IT Graduate School, shared his sincere thoughts on “Why Kookmin University Emphasizes Entrepreneurship,” linking the university's history, vision, and personal life experiences with the students.
President Jung explained, “The entrepreneurial spirit, which combines the community spirit of Shin Ik-hee, the founder of the university, and the pragmatism of Kim Sung-gon, who led the university's revival, reflects our university's DNA, which is the will to cultivate talent that can benefit others' lives.” He added, “As this will has been realized, our university has developed into one of the leading universities representing higher education in Korea,” opening the lecture by mentioning the university's history.
He then evaluated the university's current state through the achievements gained through entrepreneurial spirit. President Jung said, “The entrepreneurial spirit we talk about today encompasses the attitude and mindset of discovering new ideas, seizing opportunities, and creating new value.” He added, “To realize this, we have built a boundary-less educational ecosystem, which has led to these achievements.” He also highlighted the university's unique initiatives, such as TeamTeamClass, which breaks down departmental boundaries; the Alpha Project, which transcends the boundaries between academic and non-academic programs; Kookmin University Technology Holding, which bridges the gap between the university and industry; and the Global Campus, which transcends national boundaries. These initiatives have enabled the university to achieve tangible results, including ranking 13th in the JoongAng Ilbo University Evaluation and 9th in employment rate.
He also emphasized the importance of the future. President Jung said, “Next year's 80th anniversary will be an important step toward securing sustainable growth momentum for the 100th anniversary, going beyond a simple commemoration. We are planning various changes and attempts to leverage our strengths as a university with balanced development in the humanities, natural sciences, and arts and physical education.”
Finally, he also mentioned the importance of entrepreneurship, which is closely tied to individual lives. During the Q&A session following the lecture, President Jung concluded, “You may fail many times in life, but those failures are not simply failures; they are experiences and assets that will lead to success. Do not fear failure; keep challenging yourself and moving forward,” receiving a warm response from the students.
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2025-06-02
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Kookmin University (President Jeong Seung-ryul) College of Business Administration held a special lecture on “Entrepreneurship at Kookmin University” on Thursday, May 22, inviting President Jeong Seung-ryeol as a guest speaker to the Business Administration Building.
Kookmin University's Entrepreneurship Day is a special event unique to the College of Business Administration, where students interested in entrepreneurship can hear lectures from experts in the field and gain insights from senior students. President Jung Seung-ryeol, who is also a professor at the College of Business Administration and the Business IT Graduate School, shared his sincere thoughts on “Why Kookmin University Emphasizes Entrepreneurship,” linking the university's history, vision, and personal life experiences with the students.
President Jung explained, “The entrepreneurial spirit, which combines the community spirit of Shin Ik-hee, the founder of the university, and the pragmatism of Kim Sung-gon, who led the university's revival, reflects our university's DNA, which is the will to cultivate talent that can benefit others' lives.” He added, “As this will has been realized, our university has developed into one of the leading universities representing higher education in Korea,” opening the lecture by mentioning the university's history.
He then evaluated the university's current state through the achievements gained through entrepreneurial spirit. President Jung said, “The entrepreneurial spirit we talk about today encompasses the attitude and mindset of discovering new ideas, seizing opportunities, and creating new value.” He added, “To realize this, we have built a boundary-less educational ecosystem, which has led to these achievements.” He also highlighted the university's unique initiatives, such as TeamTeamClass, which breaks down departmental boundaries; the Alpha Project, which transcends the boundaries between academic and non-academic programs; Kookmin University Technology Holding, which bridges the gap between the university and industry; and the Global Campus, which transcends national boundaries. These initiatives have enabled the university to achieve tangible results, including ranking 13th in the JoongAng Ilbo University Evaluation and 9th in employment rate.
He also emphasized the importance of the future. President Jung said, “Next year's 80th anniversary will be an important step toward securing sustainable growth momentum for the 100th anniversary, going beyond a simple commemoration. We are planning various changes and attempts to leverage our strengths as a university with balanced development in the humanities, natural sciences, and arts and physical education.”
Finally, he also mentioned the importance of entrepreneurship, which is closely tied to individual lives. During the Q&A session following the lecture, President Jung concluded, “You may fail many times in life, but those failures are not simply failures; they are experiences and assets that will lead to success. Do not fear failure; keep challenging yourself and moving forward,” receiving a warm response from the students.
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