Korea Maritime University Holds '75th Anniversary Celebration'

President Do Deok-hee of Korea Maritime University, Alumni Association President Park Shin-hwan, 7th President Park Han-il, and other distinguished guests are posing for a commemorative photo. (Photo by Korea Maritime University)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Woo-kwon] Korea Maritime and Ocean University announced on the 13th that it held a founding anniversary ceremony on the 4th at the on-campus Media Hall to celebrate the 75th anniversary of its founding (November 5th) this year.

The ceremony included the presentation of academic awards, long-term service awards, Proud Arch Awards, plaques of appreciation to faculty, staff, and students who contributed to the development of the university and the maritime field, as well as commemorative and congratulatory speeches.

In particular, the 'Korea Maritime and Ocean University Academic Award,' given to faculty members who have made significant contributions to academic development, was awarded to Professor Gu Mo-ryong of the Department of East Asian Studies, Professor Yoo Kyung-geun of the Department of Energy Resources Engineering, Professor Seo Young-wan of the Department of Marine Life Sciences, and Professor Nam Jong-ho of the Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Systems Engineering.

Do Deok-hee, President of Korea Maritime and Ocean University, said, "I deeply thank everyone who has worked hard to make the 75-year history of Korea Maritime and Ocean University shine honorably," and added, "We will do our best to present the direction the maritime sector should take in the post-COVID era, where the new normal is required."

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