Dear Keimyung Family,
With the gentle warmth of spring, a new semester has begun. It is a great joy to see the campus brimming with vitality once again and to reunite with all of you. In particular, I extend a heartfelt welcome to our incoming students. You are the newest members of our university and the promising individuals who will help shape the future of Keimyung. The learning you embrace today, amidst this blend of unfamiliarity and excitement, will become the strength that illuminates your tomorrow. I would also like to express my deepest gratitude to our faculty, staff, and alumni for their dedication to the university's development even during the winter break. Thanks to your devotion and hard work, Keimyung University continues to achieve consistent growth and progress.
Over the past year, our university has further solidified the foundation for a digital educational transformation. Through the RISE (Regional Innovation System & Education) project, we have reorganized our education, research, and industry-academic cooperation structures. We have also established a generative AI learning environment for all students. Notably, by introducing Software-Defined Network (SDN) infrastructure, we have created an advanced educational environment for lectures, research, and collaboration, enabling us to broaden both our learning methods and ways of thinking.
Furthermore, despite challenging circumstances, Keimyung University achieved a 100% enrollment rate for two consecutive years in the freshman recruitment. Our early admissions exceeded 30,000 applicants—a first for a non-metropolitan university—and ranked first nationwide among major universities in regular admissions. This is the result of society’s trust in Keimyung’s education and the fruit of the collective efforts of every member of our community.
We are also making great strides in globalization. For the third consecutive year, we were selected as an "Excellent Certified University" in the Ministry of Education’s International Education Quality Assurance System (IEQAS), reaffirming the stability and excellence of our support system for international students. Today, approximately 4,000 students from 61 countries share campus life, as we build a university that opens its light toward the world.
In the medical field, we are strengthening an environment where education, research, and clinical practice are organically connected. Dongsan Medical Center is preparing to introduce a proton therapy machine in 2029—a first for a non-metropolitan area. Last year, it ranked first in the General Hospital category at the National Service Awards and received certification as a research-centered hospital. The value of respecting life is deeply aligned with the educational direction our university pursues. We will continue to fulfill our role as a world-class, patient-centered medical institution through a virtuous cycle linking education, research, and clinical practice.
In an era where AI and advanced technology are reshaping the landscape of education and industry, Keimyung will protect the essence of education while actively helping each student acquire the competencies demanded by the times through new tools and environments. We will ensure that you grow into capable Keimyung graduates who shine in the world by deepening academic knowledge, collaborating across disciplinary boundaries, and engaging in learning connected to your fields.
As you begin this new semester, I hope you do not feel rushed by the question, "What will I learn, and who will I become?" I encourage you to move forward step by step with a foundation of sincerity, honesty, and mutual respect. Students, do not be afraid of failure. Faculty, please look far into the potential of your students. Staff, please remain the reliable strength that supports our educational grounds. When these hearts come together, they will create the bright future of Keimyung.
May God's grace be with you in every step you take throughout the 2026 academic year. I support your challenges and your growth. Thank you.
President
Keimyung University