'Legendary Salaryman' Chairman Yoon Yoonsoo Delivers Commencement Address at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

"Failure Is the Starting Point of Greater Possibilities"

Yoon Yoonsoo, Chairman of Misto Holdings, visited his alma mater, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, to deliver a congratulatory speech at the degree conferral ceremony.

Yoon Yoonsoo, Chairman, delivers a congratulatory speech at the 2025 Fall Degree Conferral Ceremony of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies on the 22nd. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Photo by Yoon Yoonsoo

On the 22nd, at the 2025 Fall Degree Conferral Ceremony held at the Seoul Campus of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Chairman Yoon stated, "Failure is not the end point of life, but the starting point of greater possibilities. Numerous setbacks and difficulties can ultimately become assets for new challenges and growth," adding, "If you uphold honesty, integrity, and the spirit of fair play, good fortune will surely be on your side."

Chairman Yoon, who entered the Department of Political Science and Diplomacy at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in 1966, began his career as an ordinary office worker after graduation. He later founded FILA Korea (now Misto Korea) and developed it into a global sports brand. Last month, he was awarded an honorary doctorate in business administration from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in recognition of his contributions to Korea's industrial development and globalization through global business leadership, as well as his realization of public value through social contributions.

A representative from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies emphasized, "Chairman Yoon is a proud alumnus of our university. As a legend among salaried employees and a true success story who pioneered new paths without fearing failure, he will serve as a role model for our graduates."

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