Pukyong National University Awards Honorary Doctorate to Seo Young-ok, CEO of Fine Technology

On the morning of the 9th, Pukyong National University held a degree conferment ceremony in the large conference room on the 2nd floor of the university headquarters and awarded an honorary Doctorate in Business Administration to Seo Young-ok, CEO of Fine Technology.

CEO Seo received this degree in recognition of her contributions to the national economic development and the establishment of an advanced management culture through growing a global company in the industrial specialty tape sector, actively participating in the global market, practicing win-win management, and engaging in dedicated social contribution activities.

Seo began her career by founding Union Chemical in 1987 and has been leading Korea’s economic development by actively participating in the global market since establishing Fine Technology in 1998, receiving awards such as the $10 million Export Tower.

CEO Seo Young-ok (center) is receiving an honorary Doctorate in Business Administration and taking a commemorative photo with President Jang Young-soo (left) and Graduate School Dean Kim Young-bok.

Starting as a sole entrepreneur, she grew the company into a global player and is recognized as an opinion leader in the local community through her efforts for mutual growth with numerous venture companies and her devoted social contribution activities.

Especially as a rare female engineer in the field of chemical engineering, she leads the growth and development of women entrepreneurs by passing on her innovative technology, expertise, business management philosophy, and know-how.

President Jang Young-su said on this day, “I am very pleased to award an honorary Doctorate in Business Administration to Chairwoman Seo Young-ok, a global entrepreneur leading regional and national development with creative management philosophy and innovative leadership, and also the president of our university’s alumni association,” adding, “I ask for Chairwoman Seo Young-ok’s greater support and encouragement in the history of Pukyong National University soaring into the future as a second founding.”

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