Honam University Chairman Park Sanggeon: "I Will Do My Best to Nurture Local Talent"

Inauguration Ceremony Held for 4th Chairman of the Board Park Sanggeon

Honam University held the inauguration ceremony for its fourth chairman, Park Sanggeon. Provided by Honam University.

Honam University announced on the 10th that it had held the inauguration ceremony for its 4th chairman of the board, Park Sanggeon.

Park Sanggeon, the 4th chairman of the board of Honam University under the Seongin Academy educational foundation, held his inauguration ceremony that day and pledged, "Honam University will do its utmost to cultivate talented individuals who will be responsible for the future of the region, and we will become a reliable partner trusted by the local community."

Chairman Park emphasized, "Because the future of the university is directly linked to the survival of the region, we will think through and resolve local issues together, and we will do our best in nurturing local talent so that we can become a reliable partner trusted by the local community."

He said, "What we, who are facing crises such as the demographic cliff, regional extinction, and rapidly changing educational environments, should truly fear is fear itself," and urged, "Do not be afraid of failure; let us boldly take on challenges, dispel fear and defeatism, and proactively respond to the changes of the times and the demands of society."

He went on to say, "I will also pursue rational and practical university management, while demonstrating warmth that respects and cares for all members," adding, "Together with the Honam University family, we will demonstrate wisdom and passion to achieve a leap forward."

President Park Sangcheol also delivered a congratulatory address, saying, "The chairman's leadership, along with his deep understanding of our university's history and current reality, as well as his rich experience and insight, will serve as a solid milestone that leads us to become a driving force of innovation that spearheads regional development and stays ahead of the times," and added, "Taking the chairman's inauguration as a focal point, all members of the university will pool their wisdom and unite as one to devote our efforts to building 'a university where students are happy.'"

Before delivering his inaugural address, Chairman Park Sanggeon watched with the attendees a commemorative video that retraced the 47-year history of the late founder Park Kiin, who established the school and passed away at the age of 92 on December 24 last year, thereby reflecting once again on his respect and gratitude for the deceased.

At the inauguration ceremony, faculty and staff, as well as representatives of the alumni association and the student council, participated in a commemorative performance in which they repeated the message of the new chairman's inaugural address and presented congratulatory bouquets, drawing attention. After the ceremony, there was also time for all faculty and staff to exchange greetings at a New Year's gathering held in conjunction with the event.

Chairman Park Sanggeon is the second son of the late founder Park Kiin and the late Dr. Lee Hwasung. He graduated from Songwon High School in Gwangju and the Department of Business Administration at the College of Business Administration at Seoul National University. He currently serves as chairman of CI Housing Co., Ltd., chairman of SCI Co., Ltd., and director of the Korea Association of Private University Foundations. Since March 2016, he has served as a board member of Honam University under the Seongin Academy educational foundation, as acting chairman of the board since May last year, and as the 4th chairman of the board since November 19.

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