Recently, the Netflix series Teach You a Lesson (chamgyoyuk) has been making waves both at home and abroad, ranking high in Netflix’s Global TOP 10 Non-English TV Shows category. Set against a collapsed public education system, its striking premise—where a fictional Education Rights Protection Burea

Kyungnam University (KU) is implementing the Korean Apprenticeship Program (KAP), supported by the Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) and the Human Resources Development Service of Korea (HRDK), to cultivate industry-ready professionals by linking university-based theoretical education with wor

Building a Foundation for Educational Sharing with the CommunitySince 2011, Kyungnam University (KU) has continuously operated mentoring programs and special activities for rural communities in cooperation with local institutions, promoting an educational model that grows together with the community

On August 14, Kyungnam University’s (KU) Institute for Far Eastern Studies (IFES) hosted a visit by 26 international students from 11 universities across five countries participating in the “2026 Global Hanma” program. The group included 18 students from four Japanese universities, five from four Ch

On June 12, Kyungnam University’s Institute for Far Eastern Studies held the 2026 Peace Forum at Soka University in Tokyo, Japan, in collaboration with Soka University and Chinese Culture University in Taiwan. The forum focused on changes in the international order and ways to promote peace and coop

Kyungnam University (KU) held the 7th 3·15 Youth Literary Award Ceremony on July 28 in the Small Conference Room of KU’s Main Building. Established in 2020, the award honors the spirit of the March 15 Democratic Uprising, regarded as the first democratic movement in modern Korean history, and promot

Kyungnam University (KU) held the 77th Commencement Ceremony for the 2025 Academic Year on August 20 at the Conference Room of Kyungnam University’s Main Building. A total of 688 graduates received their degrees at the ceremony, including 28 doctoral, 209 master’s, and 451 bachelor’s degree recipien

On March 23, Kyungnam University (KU) signed a memorandum of understanding with 40 partner organizations, including the National Assembly Futures Institute, to foster talent in Physical AI and AI-driven transformation (AX) for AI-powered manufacturing industries. The partnership will cooperate in ar

Kyungnam University (KU) held its 80th anniversary ceremony in the grand conference hall of the Main building on May 20, declaring a bold leap toward the next 100 years. The event was attended by President Park Jae Kyu, along with university members, alumni, local community officials, and distinguis

Longing Turned Into Song: “Thinking of My Mother” Parents’ Day on May 8 is a day to appreciate the grace of parents and reflect on the meaning of respect and gratitude. Originally established as “Mother’s Day” in 1956, it was changed to its current name in 1973 following social demands to honor fath

Kyungnam University (KU) celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, alongside the 69th anniversary of the Kyungnam University Newspaper (KUN) and the 49th anniversaries of the Kyungnam University Broadcasting System (KUBS) and the Kyungnam Times (KT). To commemorate these milestones, we conducted an

Kyungnam University (KU) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the YBM TOEIC Committee Korea on May 7 at the Foreign Language Center. The agreement aims to strengthen students’ English proficiency and career competitiveness in response to changes in the global job market and the growing de

Kyungnam University (KU) has strengthened its global education partnerships during a May 1-9 visit to major Mongolian cities including Ulaanbaatar, Bayankhongor, and Ovorkhangai. The delegation, led by Ko Ho-seok, Vice President for Public Relations, and Hong Sun-young, Dean of the, Office of Intern

Founded in 1946, Kyungnam University (KU) has grown alongside its local community over the course of 80 years. The 80th anniversary of its founding is more than a ceremonial milestone; it marks a meaningful turning point at which the university’s past journey, present practices, and vision for the f

Marking its 80th anniversary this year, Kyungnam University (KU) has grown beyond its origins as a regional institution in step with social change. At this milestone, reflecting on the life of President Park Jae Kyu offers insight into the values KU has upheld and the direction it now pursues. His e

The excitement and confidence of freshmen, shaped by the belief that they can achieve anything after their long and demanding preparation for university, serve as the foundation of an active and meaningful college life. To support these aspirations, Kyungnam University (KU) offers the Hanma Global S

On Jan. 22, Park Jae Kyu, President of Kyungnam University (KU), delivered a special lecture to the participants in the 15th Executive Program for the Future of Korean Unification (EPFKU) at Peace Hall in Changjo Gwan, hosted by the Graduate School of Public Administration (GSPA). Speaking on “The S

Kyungnam University (KU) held its 2025 Winter Commencement ceremonies across campus, celebrating graduates as they embark on a new chapter in their lives. The ceremonies were held over three days, Feb. 10–12, with separate events organized by each college. During the ceremonies, graduates shared the

An essay by Professor Billie Pritchett of Kyungnam University’s Department of General English Education has been selected for inclusion in the “2026 Best in Rural Writing” anthology, a collection of contemporary literary nonfiction essays and short stories published by The Milk House that explores r

Kyungnam University (KU) has been selected as a 2025 Certified University for International Education by the Ministry of Education. The certification is awarded to universities that demonstrate strong internationalization strategies and wellestablished systems for recruiting, supporting, and managin