Hallym University Ilsong Memorial Foundation Successfully Holds 12th Ilsong Academic Symposium

Lectures and Discussions on "Population Decline, Regions, and the Sustainable Development of Universities"
Exploring Strategies for Regional Revitalization, Tourism, and University Innovation

The Ilsong Memorial Foundation of Hallym University (President Choi Yanghee) held the "12th Ilsong Academic Symposium" on November 19 at the Hallym University International Conference Room, under the theme of "Population Decline, Regions, and the Sustainable Development of Universities."

The Ilsong Memorial Foundation of Hallym University held the 12th Ilsong Academic Symposium on the theme of "Population Decline, Regions, and the Sustainable Development of Universities" on the 19th at the Hallym University International Conference Room and took a commemorative photo afterward (from the second person on the right in the front row: Lee Jaejun, Director of Hallym University Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital; Moon Youngsik, President of Hallym Sacred Heart University; Yoon Heeseong, Chairman of the Ilsong Foundation; Choi Yanghee, President of Hallym University; Song Hogun, Director of Hallym University Dohun Academy). Provided by Hallym University

The event was attended by more than 100 participants, including Yoon Heeseong, Chairman of the Ilsong Foundation; Choi Yanghee, President of Hallym University; and Moon Youngsik, President of Hallym Sacred Heart University. Marking its 12th year, the Ilsong Academic Symposium explored the changes in population structure, trends in local communities, and the role of universities from multiple perspectives under the theme of "Population Decline, Regions, and the Sustainable Development of Universities."

The first keynote lecture was delivered by Cho Youngtae, Professor at Seoul National University (Graduate School of Public Health), on the topic of "Demographic Methodologies for the Future Strategies of Regional Universities." The following thematic presentations included: Yang Seunghoon, Professor at Kyungnam University (Department of Sociology), on "Spatial Division of Labor and Youth Labor Market Issues in the Capital and Non-Capital Regions"; Choi Kyuwan, Professor at Kyung Hee University (College of Hotel and Tourism Management), on "Development Strategies for Gangwon Tourism Based on the Hub-and-Spoke Model"; Ma Kangrae, Professor at Chung-Ang University (Department of Urban Planning and Real Estate), on "Establishing Innovative Spaces for Regional Revitalization"; and Choi Youngjae, Professor at Hallym University (Media School), on "Strategies for Innovation at Hallym University to Address Population Decline and Ensure Sustainable Development." The speakers emphasized the importance of attention and proactive responses to population stagnation, addressing youth employment issues in non-metropolitan areas, shifting paradigms for revitalizing tourism in Gangwon Province, creating integrated spaces for work, residence, leisure, and transportation, and applying university innovation models.

The final comprehensive discussion was moderated by Song Hogun, Director of the Dohun Academic Institute at Hallym University. Participants included Professor Kim Miyoung (Department of Sociology, Hallym University), Professor Yoon Eunju (MICE Planning and Management, Hallym University), Kwon Osang, CEO of PuzzleLab, and Professor Hong Seokmin (Department of Advertising and Public Relations, Hallym University). The panel offered in-depth analyses and strategic proposals for addressing regional population decline and ensuring the sustainable development of universities.

In his congratulatory remarks, President Choi Yanghee stated, "The Ilsong Academic Symposium is an academic event held in honor of the late Dr. Ilsong Yoon Deokseon, the founder who was deeply committed to learning, reflecting on the challenges facing Korea and humanity, documenting his insights, and leaving behind valuable guidance. I hope that today's gathering will provide important proposals to illuminate the path forward for Hallym University, Chuncheon, and Gangwon Province."

Meanwhile, the Ilsong Academic Symposium was established to commemorate the achievements of the late Dr. Ilsong Yoon Deokseon, who founded Hallym University and dedicated his life to advancing Korean medicine and higher education. The symposium is designed to encourage the academic community to reflect on its social responsibilities and to seek future-oriented strategies.

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