Kim Sang-dong, Former President of Kyungpook National University, Appointed as New President of Gyeongbuk Provincial University

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongwook Park] Gyeongsangbuk-do announced on the 23rd that it has appointed Kim Sang-dong, former president of Kyungpook National University , as the 8th president of Gyeongbuk Provincial University.

Gyeongbuk Province made this decision following the expiration of the 4-year term of Jeong Byeong-yoon, president of Gyeongbuk Provincial University, on February 28, based on the recommendation of the university president appointment recommendation committee and the advice of the local education public official personnel committee.

The newly appointed President Kim Sang-dong will serve for 3 years and 6 months from March 1 until August 2024, when he reaches the mandatory retirement age of 65. President Kim graduated from Gyeongbuk High School and then from the Department of Mathematics at Kyungpook National University. He earned a master's degree from Seoul National University and a Ph.D. in Science from the University of Wisconsin in the United States. He later served as a professor in the Department of Mathematics at Kyungpook National University, director of the Planning Office, and president.

During his tenure as the 18th president of Kyungpook National University, the university achieved first place among national universities and ranked 99th worldwide in global university influence evaluations, entering the top 100 universities globally. He also contributed to improving the university environment, demonstrating outstanding achievements in university development, according to Gyeongbuk Province.

Since its establishment in 1997, Gyeongbuk Provincial University has played a central role in education in Gyeongbuk, producing 7,722 graduates across 12 departments, including Animal Science.

Newly appointed President Kim Sang-dong stated, "I feel a heavy responsibility taking on the presidency of Gyeongbuk Provincial University during this difficult time when the number of students eligible for admission is rapidly decreasing, threatening the university's existence. I will do my best for the university's development based on my previous experience."

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