Pukyong National University Wins 'National Public University Staff Soccer Tournament'

The National Pukyong National University Faculty and Staff Soccer Club (President Kim Hyuntae, Professor of Chinese Studies) won the 15th Ministry of Education Minister's Cup National Public University Faculty and Staff Soccer Tournament.

Players of the National Pukyong National University Soccer Club are celebrating their victory and taking a commemorative photo.

National Pukyong National University claimed victory in this tournament held from October 17 to 19 at the National Gunsan University stadium and various locations in Gunsan City, with about 600 participants from 20 faculty and staff soccer clubs representing 19 national public universities nationwide.

The National Public University Faculty and Staff Soccer Tournament is held annually to promote university development through fostering harmony, physical fitness, and information exchange among faculty and staff of national public universities across the country.

National Pukyong National University advanced to the finals as the top team in Group C during the preliminaries, competing against Suncheon National University, Kongju National University, and Korea National University of Education with a record of 2 wins and 1 draw. They then demonstrated overwhelming performance by winning 4-0 against National Gunsan University in the quarterfinals, 5-0 against Jeonbuk National University in the semifinals, and 5-0 against Kongju National University in the finals, finishing the tournament undefeated.

Additionally, Park Wonju (International Exchange Office) from National Pukyong National University received the Most Valuable Player award, and Jang Hyeonguk (Pukyong Sports Club) earned the Top Scorer award, showcasing strong individual performances as well.

Founded in 2006, the National Pukyong National University Faculty and Staff Soccer Club consists of 61 members including professors, staff, and teaching assistants, and has been recognized as a prestigious soccer club, having won the championship this year following last year's runner-up finish.

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