Gwon Sun-gi, President of Gyeongsang National University, Delivers Inaugural Address: "Let's Lead the World"

Professor Kwon Soon-ki has been inaugurated as the 11th president of Gyeongsang National University and is paying respects at the Chung Hon Tower in Jinju City. (Photo by Gyeongsang National University)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Woo-kwon] Gyeongsang National University announced on the 8th that Professor Kwon Soon-ki has been inaugurated as the 11th president.

The term of the new President Kwon is four years, until June 6, 2024. On his first day in office, the 7th, despite it being a holiday, President Kwon visited the Jinju City Chung-hon Tower immediately after appointing new executives, in response to the severe situation caused by the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

President Kwon was elected as the first priority candidate in the appointment candidate election held on February 19. The final approval by President Moon Jae-in was made on the 4th.

Graduated from the Department of Chemistry Education at Seoul National University College of Education, President Kwon obtained his master's and doctoral degrees in Chemistry from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). He served as Dean of the College of Engineering and was the 9th president.

On the first day of work on the 7th, instead of an inaugural speech, President Kwon sent an email to all faculty and staff stating, "I feel a heavy responsibility as I take a new step as the proud president of Gyeongsang National University with a 72-year history," and emphasized, "Let all university members work together to develop into a prestigious university leading the world from Gyeongnam."

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