“A new beginning always starts with a challenge”... A message to youth delivered at the Thursday Special Lecture
- 25.09.25 / 전윤실
Kookmin University (President Jeong Seung Ryul) invited Professor Emeritus Im Jung Duk of Pusan National University as the speaker for the 649th Kookmin University Thursday Special Lecture held on Thursday, September 18, at the Kookmin University Academic Conference Hall. Professor Lim delivered a message of challenge to students standing at the starting point of life, focusing on the theme 『To Young People Preparing for a New Beginning』 He highlighted the meaning of university life and lessons the youth generation should heed. Professor Im also introduced his book, 『K-Speed: The Roots of Korea's Competitiveness』 explaining the unique pace of Korea's economic development and its implications.
Defining university years as a crucial starting point in life, Professor Im emphasized, “Embarking on a new path always brings both excitement and fear. However, a prepared challenge inevitably creates opportunity.” He then quoted Samuel Ullman's poem 「Youth」 stating, “Youth is not an age, but a state of mind,” and encouraged students to establish their own spiritual pillars.
During the lecture, he briefly introduced historical examples such as the Jeonghwa's voyage, the Imjin War, and the normalization of Korea-Japan diplomatic relations, unpacking the meaning of new beginnings and the lessons they hold. He also analyzed Korea's economic development through the lens of ‘K-Speed,’ adding, “Speed was not mere haste but the result of survival and challenge. However, going forward, it must become a safe, honest, and reliable pace.”
Concluding his lecture, Professor Im urged, “Your generation cannot succeed through cheap imitation like in the past. You must become talents who view the world as your stage, grounded in insight and wisdom.”
Kookmin University's Thursday Special Lecture, the first and longest-running weekly external speaker lecture series in a domestic university, has featured approximately 650 speakers from politics, society, science, and culture over the past 30 years. These include former President Roh Moo Hyun, Cardinal Kim Sou Hwan, writer Ryu Si Min, film director Park Chan Wook, National Assembly Speaker Chung Sye Kyun, and U.S. Ambassador to Korea Mark Lippert.
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Kookmin University (President Jeong Seung Ryul) invited Professor Emeritus Im Jung Duk of Pusan National University as the speaker for the 649th Kookmin University Thursday Special Lecture held on Thursday, September 18, at the Kookmin University Academic Conference Hall. Professor Lim delivered a message of challenge to students standing at the starting point of life, focusing on the theme 『To Young People Preparing for a New Beginning』 He highlighted the meaning of university life and lessons the youth generation should heed. Professor Im also introduced his book, 『K-Speed: The Roots of Korea's Competitiveness』 explaining the unique pace of Korea's economic development and its implications.
Defining university years as a crucial starting point in life, Professor Im emphasized, “Embarking on a new path always brings both excitement and fear. However, a prepared challenge inevitably creates opportunity.” He then quoted Samuel Ullman's poem 「Youth」 stating, “Youth is not an age, but a state of mind,” and encouraged students to establish their own spiritual pillars. During the lecture, he briefly introduced historical examples such as the Jeonghwa's voyage, the Imjin War, and the normalization of Korea-Japan diplomatic relations, unpacking the meaning of new beginnings and the lessons they hold. He also analyzed Korea's economic development through the lens of ‘K-Speed,’ adding, “Speed was not mere haste but the result of survival and challenge. However, going forward, it must become a safe, honest, and reliable pace.” Concluding his lecture, Professor Im urged, “Your generation cannot succeed through cheap imitation like in the past. You must become talents who view the world as your stage, grounded in insight and wisdom.” Kookmin University's Thursday Special Lecture, the first and longest-running weekly external speaker lecture series in a domestic university, has featured approximately 650 speakers from politics, society, science, and culture over the past 30 years. These include former President Roh Moo Hyun, Cardinal Kim Sou Hwan, writer Ryu Si Min, film director Park Chan Wook, National Assembly Speaker Chung Sye Kyun, and U.S. Ambassador to Korea Mark Lippert.
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