Son Wan-i, Director of International Exchange at Honam University, Receives Minister of Education Commendation

Recognition for Contributions to University Internationalization

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Son Wan, head of the International Exchange Headquarters at Honam University, received a commendation from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education for his significant contributions to university internationalization.

According to Honam University on the 3rd, Director Son, who also serves as a professor in the Department of Chinese Language and the head of the Sejong Institute in Hangzhou, China, has greatly contributed to the university's internationalization by attracting about 1,500 international students despite challenging international exchange conditions.

In particular, he achieved the distinction of being selected for three consecutive years as an institution certified for educational internationalization capabilities and for attracting and managing international students, awards given by the Ministry of Education to universities with an illegal stay rate below 1%. He also led the development of various educational programs to enhance the satisfaction of international students.

Additionally, by efficiently linking and operating the Sejong Institutes at Zhejiang Tourism University in Hangzhou, China, and Osh Technical University in Kyrgyzstan, he was recognized as an excellent institution, significantly contributing to the dissemination and expansion of Korean culture and language overseas.

Along with this, he contributed to various exchange activities with China by supporting the hosting and operation of the Confucius Institute of the Chinese Ministry of Education, the Chinese Consulate General in Gwangju, and the Gwangju China Center.

As a member of the Gwangju Internationalization Promotion Council, he contributed to the activation of international exchange programs and successfully established the ‘2+2 Dual Degree Program’ between Honam University and Shanghai University in China, providing opportunities to study at prestigious Chinese universities. He is regarded as an international exchange expert who has demonstrated outstanding abilities in international exchange work.

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