Ministry of Education Appoints Professor Han Won-hee as the 8th President of Mokpo National Maritime University View original image

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Professor Han Won-hee (52 years old, Department of Marine Engineering Systems) has been appointed as the 8th president of the National Mokpo Maritime University.


According to Mokpo Maritime University on the 19th, the newly appointed President Han Won-hee was elected first place in the presidential election held on July 8 and was recommended to the Ministry of Education as the top candidate for president.


The Ministry of Education completed the verification process and officially appointed President Han on this day. The term is four years, from November 19, 2021, to November 18, 2025.


President Han Won-hee was elected first place in the Mokpo Maritime University presidential election held on July 8 this year and was recommended as the top candidate for president to the Ministry of Education.


President Han Won-hee is from Jeonnam, graduated from Mokpo Hongil High School, the Department of Marine Engineering Systems at Korea Maritime University, earned a master's degree from Mokpo Maritime University, and a doctorate from Korea Maritime University, and joined Mokpo Maritime University in 2002.


He contributed to the development of the university by serving as chairman of the University Council, chairman of the Faculty Council, and director of the Planning Office, and served as vice president of the Korean Society of Marine Environmental Safety, vice president of the Korean Marine Engineering Society, and vice president of the Korean Maritime Business Society.



President Han Won-hee expressed his thoughts, saying, "I will do my best to nurture specialized talents necessary for the revival of our country's maritime power."


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