Hyunsoon Lee Appointed as New Chairman of Chung-Ang University Board: "I Will Be a Strong Support to Challenge Without Fear"

Lee Hyun-soon, the newly appointed chairman of the board of trustees of Chung-Ang University, took office on the 6th.

Lee Hyun-soon, Chairman of Chung-Ang University. [Photo by Chung-Ang University]

At the inauguration ceremony held that day, Chairman Lee said, "Taking on the role of chairman of Chung-Ang University, I feel a heavy responsibility as I face a new challenge once again. I want to be a strong support so that all members of Chung-Ang University can take on challenges without fear of failure." He added, "Just as a powerful engine begins with the perfect combination of small parts, I will faithfully carry out the given mission to ensure that movements of change and innovation start from the small parts of Chung-Ang University."

Chairman Lee graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in mechanical engineering and earned his master's and doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering from the State University of New York. He has served as chairman of the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), vice chairman of Doosan Corporation, vice chairman of Hyundai Motor Company, private advisor to the National Science and Technology Advisory Council, and vice chairman of the Korean Academy of Engineering (full member).

Chairman Lee is known as a mechanical engineer who developed Korea's first domestically produced automobile engine. In recognition of his contributions to the development of domestic engines, he was awarded the Geumtap Industrial Medal in 2005, the Grand Prize of the Korean Academy of Engineering in 2009, and the Republic of Korea's Highest Scientist and Engineer Award.

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