Busan National University Holds 80th Anniversary Slogan Contest... Delivering a Message of Leap Toward the Next 100 Years

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Busan National University (President Choi Jaewon), which will celebrate its 80th anniversary in 2026, is holding a contest to select a slogan that encapsulates the university's history, status, and future vision.

Busan National University announced that it will host the "2026 80th Anniversary Slogan Contest" from May 1 to May 31. This contest marks the first official event commemorating next year's 80th anniversary and serves as a symbolic opening for a series of upcoming celebratory projects.

Founded on May 15, 1946, immediately after Korea's liberation, with donations from local residents, Busan National University is the nation's first comprehensive national university and a key national institution that has accompanied both industrialization and democratization. The year 2026, marking the 80th anniversary of its founding, is expected to be a significant turning point for the university as it reflects on its past and prepares for the next 100 years.

Through this slogan contest, Busan National University aims to select a representative phrase that embodies the university's 80-year history and identity, as well as its future direction and message of hope. The slogan must be around 20 characters in length and submitted with an explanation of its meaning. Anyone who loves Busan National University?including university members, alumni, and citizens?is eligible to participate.

Entries can be submitted via an online link, and the winning entries will be announced in June after a review process. The grand prize winner will receive a cash award of 500,000 KRW, and two runners-up will each receive 200,000 KRW. Additionally, 80 honorable mentions will each be awarded a beverage coupon worth 20,000 KRW.

The winning slogans will be widely used in the 80th anniversary celebrations and in the production of various promotional materials. For more details, please refer to the announcements on the Busan National University website or contact the university's public relations office.

President Choi Jaewon of Busan National University stated, "The 80th anniversary of our founding is a proud history that Busan National University has built together with the citizens, and it is also an important opportunity to prepare for the next 100 years." He added, "Through this contest, I hope that not only members of the university but also the local community and all citizens will be able to share in the university's vision and identity."

Busan National University 80th Anniversary Slogan Contest Poster.

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