National Jeolla University, Kim Daejung University, Mokpo-Suncheon University... Results of Mokpo University Integrated Name Contest

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National Mokpo University campus. Mokpo University

National Jeolla University, National Kim Daejung University, and National Mokpo Suncheon University received the Grand Prize and Excellence Awards in the internal competition for the name of the integrated university between Mokpo National University and Suncheon National University.

According to Mokpo National University on November 17, the University Name Selection Committee announced the winners of the "Integrated University Name Contest" on November 14. The contest was held both internally and externally from September 24 to October 10. The committee explained that the names were selected based on identity, public appeal, distinctiveness, scalability, and symbolism.

Among the internal contest winners at Mokpo National University, the Grand Prize (prize money of 1 million won) went to "National Jeolla University", which conveys the meaning of serving as the central pillar responsible for the advancement of education, research, and industry in Jeollanam-do. One of the two Excellence Awards (prize money of 500,000 won each) went to "National Kim Daejung University", named after former President Kim Daejung, symbolizing the integration of Mokpo and Suncheon. The other Excellence Award went to "National Mokpo Suncheon University", which combines the names of the two universities to respect their identities and pride, and to emphasize the symbolism of integration. The Merit Awards (prize money of 200,000 won each) were given to "National Jeonguk University", an abbreviation of Jeollanam-do National University, and "National Jeonnam Science and Technology University", which combines the regional name with a future-oriented science and technology keyword.

Among the winners of the national public contest (with the same prize money as the internal contest), the Grand Prize went to "National Namdo University", symbolizing not only the integration of the two universities but also their role as the representative national university of Jeollanam-do. The Excellence Awards went to "National Jeolla University" (representing the central institution encompassing the identity and solidarity of the entire Jeolla region) and "National Jeonguk University" (an abbreviation for Jeollanam-do National University, also meaning the aspiration to become the nation's top national university). The Merit Awards went to "National Hana University" (symbolizing the united starting point of a regional university realizing great dreams through integration), "National Glocal University" (a combination of "Global" and "Local," representing a hub-type national university pursuing both a global perspective and local engagement), and "National Mokpo Suncheon University" (emphasizing familiarity and legitimacy by combining the two university names).

Mokpo National University (President Song Hacheol) and Suncheon National University (President Lee Byeongun) announced that on May 26 (Monday) at 11 a.m., they held the launching ceremony of the "Mokpo National University and Suncheon National University Joint Preparatory Committee for the Establishment of an Integrated Medical School" at the Jeonnam Jangheung Integrated Medical Convention Center, marking the official start of preparations for establishing a national medical school in Jeonnam. Mokpo National University

The two universities, which agreed to the integration in November of last year, plan to gather a wide range of opinions by conducting both the university name contest and external expert consulting. For the many proposed names, the "University Name Selection Committee" of both universities will first shortlist up to 10 candidates, then the "Joint University Integration Promotion Committee" will review and select the final four candidates. Afterward, a vote among all members of both universities will determine the first and second choices, which will then be submitted to the Ministry of Education for the final confirmation process of the integrated university's name. However, the final name may be changed during the Ministry of Education's integration review process.

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