Soonchunhyang University Holds Ceremony Celebrating 50th Anniversary of Dong Eun Academy and 46th Anniversary of Founding

Commendation for 57 Long-Serving Faculty Members, Awarding of Milal Scholarship and Hope Balloon Scholarship

Suncheonhyang University held a commemorative event on the 2nd to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Dong Eun Academy Foundation and the 46th anniversary of its founding.

The event was attended by key officials from the foundation and university, including Seo Gyo-il, Chairman of the Dong Eun Academy Foundation, Kim Seung-woo, President of Suncheonhyang University, Kim Ki-duk, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Kim Yong-ha, Vice President for Research and Industry-Academia Cooperation, as well as the Chairperson of the Faculty Council, Chairperson of the Staff Labor-Management Council, President of the Student Council, and about 200 faculty, staff, and students.

Chairman Seo Gyo-il said, “This year marks the meaningful 50th anniversary of ‘Suncheonhyang,’ the first medical corporation in Korea, founded in 1974 with the strong conviction and firm will of Dr. Seo Seok-jo, the founder, who dedicated himself to practicing medical benevolence under the will of heaven.” He added, “Just as the countless challenges and continuous achievements of our university members over the past 50 years have culminated in today’s Suncheonhyang, I hope we will join forces to prepare for a new half-century in the future.”

Six professors and two staff members, including President Kim Seung-woo, received commendations for 30 years of service. Five professors, including Jo Ho-dae, Dean of Student Affairs (Department of Police Administration), and one staff member received commendations for 20 years of service. Twenty-four professors, including Professor Ryu Seong-ho of the Department of Pathology, and sixteen staff members received commendations for 10 years of service.

The university and affiliated hospital staff donated 10,000 KRW monthly to establish the ‘Milal Scholarship Fund’ of 50 million KRW, and the ‘Hope Balloon Scholarship Fund’ of 50 million KRW, a small act of love for juniors led by alumni, was also presented to the school.

President Kim Seung-woo stated, “Our university will actively strive to become a global prestigious university beyond Korea by reflecting on the noble spirit of human love of our founder, Dr. Seo Seok-jo, through ‘transformational leadership.’”

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