Gwangyang Hyanggyo, Jeongyo Inauguration and Farewell Ceremony

The 56th Student Council President Kim Seohyun Steps Down, The 57th Student Council President Jo Hyundong Takes Office

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] The inauguration and retirement ceremony of the Jeonnam Gwangyang Hyanggyo headmaster was held at 10 a.m. on the 9th at the Gwangyang Hyanggyo Yurim Hall, where the 56th headmaster Kim Seo-hyun retired and the 57th headmaster Jo Hyun-dong took office.

The 57th headmaster Jo Hyun-dong of Gwangyang Hyanggyo has contributed to the local community as an educator for over 20 years, and was recognized as a model for public service, receiving the Green Stripes Order of Service Merit, dedicating his life to public interest realization.

In his inauguration speech, the new headmaster Jo Hyun-dong said, “I will do my best to uphold the spirit of Hyanggyo, which shines with over 600 years of history and tradition, to cultivate the spirit of the scholars and popularize the Yurim community,” adding, “I will make every effort to revitalize the Yurim University and youth character education to inherit and develop the scholarship and virtue of the sages with sincerity and diligence at every moment.”

Since its establishment in 1398, Gwangyang Hyanggyo has served as the focal point of Confucian culture in Gwangyang City, contributing to the dissemination of traditional culture by hosting events such as the Baegunsan Gorosoe Mineral Water Festival, the Spring and Autumn Seokjeon Daeje rites, the Bongyangsa memorial rites, Yurim University, and the Giroyeon gathering.

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