Duksung Women's University Wins Grand Prize in Talent Development at the 2026 National Industry Awards

Educational Excellence Recognized
Demonstrating Achievements in Talent Development

Duksung Women's University announced on April 22 that President Jaehong Min received the Grand Prize in the Talent Development category at the '2026 National Industry Awards Ceremony' held at Grace Hall, EL Tower in Yangjae-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul, at 11 a.m. on April 16.

On the 16th, at EL Tower in Seocho-gu, Seoul, Min Jaehong (right), president of Duksung Women's University, received the Grand Prize in the Talent Development category at the "2026 National Industry Awards" ceremony and took a commemorative photo. Duksung Women's University

The '2026 National Industry Awards,' hosted by the Industrial Policy Studies (IPS), recognize companies, institutions, and brands that have contributed to the development of national industries based on management capabilities and differentiated competitiveness.

Duksung Women's University was the first university in the Seoul metropolitan area to fully implement an open major system in 2020, thereby expanding students' choices. Starting from the 2025 academic year, the university will establish a School of Interdisciplinary Studies to further support students' autonomous career planning.

In addition, by introducing new departments in advanced fields, Duksung Women's University has continued to reorganize its academic structure to meet the demands of future industries. As a result, the university received the highest rating in the 'University Innovation Support Project Performance Evaluation' in both 2024 and 2025.

Since taking office, President Min has launched the 'Duksung AI Initiative,' which incorporates artificial intelligence (AI) throughout university operations. The university is promoting 'X+AI' educational innovation, where every major is combined with AI to enhance competitiveness. The initiative aims to create a future-oriented university model that balances academic expertise, artificial intelligence, innovation, and ethics on a foundation of human-centered values, rather than technology alone.

President Min stated, "This award is a meaningful achievement that recognizes Duksung Women's University's commitment to student-centered educational innovation and its direction in nurturing future-ready talent." "We will further advance educational innovation based on the 'Duksung AI Initiative,' enabling every major to realize greater potential through AI, and do our utmost to develop talented individuals who embody human dignity, creativity, and a sense of community responsibility."

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