Korea University of Energy and Science, 2022 1st Entrance Ceremony Held

Korea Energy Technology University (KENTECH) held its entrance ceremony on the 2nd and declared its vision to enter the global top 10 in the energy sector by 2050. Photo by Jeonnam Provincial Government

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Cho Hyung-joo] Korea Energy Technology University (President Yoon Eui-joon·KENTECH) announced on the 2nd that it held the 1st Entrance Ceremony and Vision Declaration Ceremony on the KENTECH campus.

The entrance ceremony and vision declaration ceremony began with a video congratulatory message from President Moon Jae-in, followed by the attendance of Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Moon Seung-wook, Chairman of the National Balanced Development Committee Kim Sa-yeol, Chairman of the Board of Korea Energy Technology University Jeong Seung-il (President of Korea Electric Power Corporation), Governor of Jeollanam-do Kim Young-rok, Mayor of Gwangju Metropolitan City Lee Yong-seop, Mayor of Naju Kang In-gyu, and other guests, as well as new students, parents, and faculty members.

The event proceeded with a video on the founding history and a report on the current status of the university during the entrance ceremony, followed by the student oath. The entrance ceremony and vision declaration ceremony were simultaneously held in a virtual university campus built in the metaverse space and were also broadcast live on the official YouTube channel.

President Yoon Eui-joon delivered a commemorative speech to the new students who will mark the beginning of KENTECH’s history, urging them to "grow into talents who contribute to the development of the local community, the Republic of Korea, and further the global energy sector in the upcoming era of creativity, convergence, and empathy."

Meanwhile, KENTECH, which is opening this year, welcomes a total of 157 new students, including 108 undergraduates, 18 master's students, 6 doctoral students, and 25 integrated master's and doctoral course students.

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