Professors Kim Jongchil and Yang Jungok of Silla University Receive Minister of Education Commendation

Professor Kim Jong-chil of the Department of Aviation Logistics and Professor Yang Jung-ok of the Department of Physical Education at Silla University were selected as contributors to educational development and talent cultivation on Teachers' Day and received commendations from the Minister of Education.

On the 17th, a commendation ceremony was held at the small conference room on the 3rd floor of the Silla University main administration building to award Professors Kim Jong-chil and Yang Jung-ok with the Minister of Education's commendation.

Every year, the Ministry of Education discovers and rewards outstanding teachers to foster a culture of respect for teachers and boost teacher morale in celebration of Teachers' Day.

Professor Kim Jong-chil was recognized for his contributions in the field of academic promotion, and Professor Yang Jung-ok was acknowledged for her achievements in talent development, each being selected as outstanding educators.

Professor Kim Jong-chil of the Department of Aviation Logistics at Silla University contributed to laying the foundation for logistics education through various domestic and international academic activities in the field of trade logistics, research activation such as community technical support, and authoring "International Logistics," conducted as part of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries' professional manpower training project.

Professor Kim Jong-chil has also served as the Director of Planning and Dean of the College of Commerce at Silla University, demonstrating achievements such as promoting national projects as a "well-teaching university" and contributing to the development of the university.

(From left) Professor Yang Jeong-ok, President Heo Nam-sik, Professor Kim Jong-chil.

Professor Yang Jung-ok of the Department of Physical Education at Silla University was first appointed as a faculty member in 1992 and has nurtured many talents. She has led various projects related to exercise and nutrition, including the BB21 (Busan Brain21) project and obesity prevention projects for adult diseases organized by the Busan City Health Administration, guiding students and conducting research together.

Currently, she continues to contribute to university development by leading projects such as the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's senior sports instructor training program.

Professor Kim Jong-chil of Silla University said, “I feel a heavy sense of responsibility receiving an award that is more than I deserve compared to the achievements made, and I will work harder for the development of the university and local community through active research and educational activities in the future.”

Professor Yang Jung-ok of Silla University said, “Each of our students is precious and will become future leaders. During the remaining four years of my teaching career, I will strive to help students understand the capacity of their own potential so they can become future leaders.”

A representative of Silla University stated, “We appreciate the service and dedication through research and education at our university so far, and we hope they will continue to work hard for educational development and talent cultivation.”

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