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Around 1,000 members of the YU community joined the event, enjoying a time of healing and communication while walking across campus A variety of programs held, including trekking, cultural booths, and busking performances at Cheonma Honors Park A venue for unity among faculty, staff, students, and their families [November 4, 2025] Yeungnam University (YU, President CHOI Oe-chool) held the 2025 YU Campus Fall Trekking event on November 1 across its campus. The event brought together about 1,000 members of the YU community, including professors, staff members and their families, enrolled students, international students, and medical staff from the YU Medical Center. It served as an opportunity to foster communication and unity among the university community. After President CHOI's opening remarks and warm-up exercises, participants walked along a 4 km trekking course connecting the College of Business Administration building, Cheonma Honors Park, Love Road, and the Folk Village, taking in the autumn scenery of the campus for about one hour.A barefoot walking section along the route received positive responses, and Cheonma Honors Park featured busking performances and a treasure hunt event organized by students from the College of Arts and student clubs, adding to the festive atmosphere. This year’s event particularly drew attention with cultural exchange booths operated directly by international students. With students from 81 countries enrolled at YU, participants interacted actively while learning about traditional snacks and cultural items from different regions.Additional side programs, including handmade craft workshops, pop-up stores by local small business owners, and a mobile photo booth, were also offered and were well received, especially by families. After the trekking, participants gathered at the natural grass soccer field for lunch, followed by performances by professors, staff members, and students. The event concluded with a lucky draw giveaway, creating an energetic and celebratory atmosphere. <International students from the Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul (PSPS) perform a choral piece.> President CHOI Oe-chool stated, “It was a meaningful occasion where we could walk together across our proud and beautiful campus and strengthen our bonds.” He continued, “YU has recently achieved significant accomplishments, including ranking No. 1 nationwide in total scholarship amount for the 2024 academic year, No. 1 nationwide in new prosecutor selection in 2025, and receiving an S-grade in the Medical School Education Innovation Support Program. I believe today’s event served as a celebration of these achievements and a promise for continued progress.” He added, “In particular, the performances of ‘You Raise Me Up’ and ‘Superstar’ presented by PSPS international students deeply moved the audience. YU will continue to strive to be a leading university where every member feels pride and fulfillment, fostering warm-hearted talents who contribute to global society.”
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Global Saemauler Festival Unites Students through Traditional Games, Fashion Shows, and Music Students Present Speeches on “What PSPS Means to Me” and “My Life in Korea” Participants Enjoyed Traditional Korean Games and Performances Showcasing Global Cultures [October 21, 2025] Yeungnam University (YU, President CHOI Oe-chool) held the “2025 Saemaul Spirit Korean Speech Contest & Global Saemauler Festival” on October 17. The event, organized by the Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul (PSPS), served as a global cultural festival where international students deepened their understanding of the Korean language, experienced traditional culture, and shared their own cultural heritage. Over 100 PSPS students, faculty, and staff participated in the event, sharing a meaningful time together to celebrate cultural diversity and mutual understanding. The Saemaul Spirit Korean Speech Contest, held in the morning at the Cheonma Art Center Chamber Hall, featured nine students from nine countries, including Indonesia, Myanmar, Malawi, and China.Each participant delivered a Korean-language speech on one of the following topics: “What PSPS Means to Me,” “My Life in Korea,” or “How to Apply What I’ve Learned at PSPS to My Home Country.” <Winners of Saemaul Spirit Korean Speech Contest> SOE SI THU MIN from Myanmar won first place in the competition. She shared, “I’m happy that organizing and presenting my thoughts in Korean has improved my language skills. It was a valuable experience that deepened my understanding of Korea and the meaning of the Saemaul Spirit.” Following the Korean Speech Contest, the Global Saemauler Festival took place in the afternoon at the Cheonma Art Center Exhibition Hall. Participants engaged in team activities inspired by the Saemaul Spirit of sharing, volunteerism, and creativity, such as games and quizzes. They also enjoyed traditional Korean games like tuho (arrow throwing), jegichagi (shuttlecock kicking), and arm wrestling. The festival continued with performances of traditional dances, songs, and a multicultural fashion show, fostering cultural exchange and mutual understanding among students. Dean LEE Jeong-ju of PSPS who organized the event, said, “This event gave international students a meaningful opportunity to express themselves in Korean and gain confidence and a sense of accomplishment. Beyond being a language contest, it became a platform for learning about the Saemaul Spirit and Korean culture while sharing and understanding each other’s traditions.” He added, “I hope this experience will serve as a valuable foundation for the students’ future studies and their contributions to community development when they return to their home countries.” Established in November 2011, the Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul aims to nurture experts in Saemaul-based international and regional development among public officials, policymakers, and public sector professionals from developing countries. To date, 1,030 students from 77 countries have enrolled, and as of October 2025, 126 students from 26 countries are studying at PSPS. After graduation, many return to their home countries to serve in government agencies and international development organizations, applying the Saemaul Spirit as global leaders driving sustainable development.
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Secures KRW 3 billion in government funding Leads medical talent development for regional healthcare and bio-health industries through educational innovation Also selected for the “Undergraduate Convergence Physician-Scientist Program,” establishing a full-cycle training system [October 17, 2025] Yeungnam University (YU, President CHOI Oe-chool) announced on the 16th that its College of Medicine has been awarded the highest S Grade in the Ministry of Education’s Medical School Education Innovation Support Project, securing KRW 3 billion in funding. The evaluation covered 39 medical schools and one graduate school of medicine nationwide, with only about six institutions earning the S Grade, highlighting YU’s national excellence in medical education innovation. The Medical School Education Innovation Support Project evaluates universities that collaborate with local governments to develop and submit innovation plans tailored to regional conditions and educational needs. The Ministry of Education and the RISE Committee comprehensively assess universities based on criteria such as medical education innovation, regional governance establishment, normalization of medical education, and performance management systems, and assign grades accordingly. YU’s College of Medicine (Dean: WON Kyu-jang) presented key strategies in this project, including: ▶AI-based digital medical education innovation, ▶Enhanced personalized career and learning support for students, ▶Establishment of regionally connected governance, ▶Creation of a talent development system that extends from admission to graduation, and ▶Formation of a global-local (glocal) learning ecosystem for cultivating global medical talent. Through these initiatives, YU aims to build a future-oriented model of medical education innovation and create a sustainable, regionally grounded medical education environment. In particular, YU’s College of Medicine has extensive experience in national research initiatives such as the Convergence Physician-Scientist Training Project, Regional Hub Innovative Physician-Scientist Joint Research Program, the Medical Research Center (MRC) Project supported by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the National Research Foundation of Korea, and the Regional Leading Research Center (RLRC) initiative. Leveraging this experience, the college was recently selected for the 2025 Undergraduate Convergence Physician-Scientist Program, making it the only institution in Korea with a comprehensive, full-cycle training system that spans undergraduate, graduate, and clinical education.With these achievements, YU’s College of Medicine now concurrently operates both the Medical School Education Innovation Support Project and the Undergraduate Convergence Physician-Scientist Program, reaffirming the excellence of YU’s medical education and its affiliated hospital. YU is expected to become a central institution for fostering physician-scientists and key convergent professionals in the national bio-health industry. President CHOI Oe-chool stated, “This selection represents a meaningful recognition of our university’s strong commitment to educational innovation and marks a pivotal moment for the future of medical education. The evaluation results will serve as a foundation for a higher leap forward for YU’s College of Medicine and Medical Center. I extend my sincere gratitude to all faculty members and staff for their dedication. In the future, YU’s RISE Business Group and the Medical Education Innovation Project Team will work closely with the Ministry of Education, the Korean Association of Medical Colleges, local governments, and regional healthcare institutions to strengthen cooperation and contribute to regional healthcare advancement and the cultivation of outstanding medical professionals.”
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YU Undergraduate Team Publishes SCIE Paper in a Leading Journal of Materials Chemistry CaO–BiVO₄–rGO ternary composite boosts CO₂ methanation efficiency by 3.6 times Eco-friendly and low-cost catalyst design contributes to carbon neutrality [October 23, 2025] <KIM Geun-hyeong, Department of Chemistry> Yeungnam University (YU, President CHOI Oe-chool) announced that Kim Geun-hyeong, an undergraduate student in the Department of Chemistry, has published a research paper as the first author in the globally recognized materials chemistry journal, Journal of Materials Chemistry A (Impact Factor 9.5), on September 3. The paper, titled “Function-orchestrated CaO/BiVO₄/rGO interfaces for efficient CO₂ methanation via coupled charge separation and adsorptive activation,” presents the development of an eco-friendly catalytic system that converts carbon dioxide (CO₂) into methane (CH₄) using solar energy. The research team fabricated a self-assembled composite catalyst by combining calcium oxide (CaO), bismuth vanadate (BiVO₄), and reduced graphene oxide (rGO). Each material was functionally orchestrated to play a synergistic role: CaO efficiently captures CO₂ molecules, BiVO₄ absorbs visible light to drive photocatalytic reactions, and rGO facilitates rapid electron transfer, thereby accelerating reaction kinetics. This design significantly suppressed electron–hole recombination losses, achieving approximately 3.6 times higher methane yield compared to conventional BiVO₄ catalysts. The catalyst also demonstrated excellent stability across multiple reaction cycles. Notably, the study identified a novel reaction pathway in which CO₂ is directly converted into methane without passing through intermediates such as formate or methanol. Moreover, by utilizing CaO derived from seashells and cost-effective graphene materials (rGO), the team succeeded in achieving high catalytic efficiency and durability without using noble metals, offering a new direction for sustainable and economical catalyst design. KIM Geun-hyeong stated, “It is a great honor to have research I led as an undergraduate published in a world-class journal. I hope this achievement will contribute to advancing carbon recycling technologies using solar energy and hydrogen.” Professor KANG Mi-suk, Kim’s academic advisor, added, “This study provides an important foundation for technologies that convert carbon dioxide into valuable fuels using solar energy, marking a meaningful step toward achieving carbon neutrality.”
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Yeungnam University Signs MOU with KT to Establish AX Innovation Center and Foster Practical AI Talent Over 100 representatives from industry, academia, and research institutions attended, sharing strategies for AI- and robotics-based talent development. The collaboration with global enterprises and regional innovation organizations aims to strengthen regional competitiveness in future industries. [October 20, 2025] Yeungnam University (YU, President CHOI Oe-chool) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with KT for “University Education Innovation through AI Utilization” and hosted the Regional Innovation & Future Education Leading Conference at the Cheonma Art Center on October 16.The event aimed to share strategies for future education driven by AI and robotics and to promote collaboration among industry, academia, research institutions, and local governments for digital transformation and regional innovation. Hosted by the YU University Innovation Support Project Group (Director LEE Hee-yong) and organized by the University Job Plus Center (Director LEE Gyeong-tak), the event brought together over 100 participants, including President CHOI Oe-chool, Vice President for Educational Innovation LEE Ki-dong, HAIN Sung, President of Gyeongbuk Technopark, KIM Byung-gyun, Executive Vice President of KT, CHOI Dong-ryul, Head of Division at KT, LEE Sang-hyun, CIO of Cell in Cells, PARK Sang-hyun, Executive Director of Gownet, SHIM Su-min, Senior Manager at Hyundai Motor Robotics Lab, and KIM Dae-nyeon, Director of Gyeongbuk Institute of IT Convergence Technology. <YU and KT sign an MOU for AI-based university education innovation.> Prior to the conference, YU and KT held an MOU signing ceremony, agreeing to collaborate in several key areas: ▲Establishing a data governance system at YU to ensure data sovereignty, ▲Building an AX Innovation Center (tentative name) to drive YU’s AI Transformation (AX), ▲Fostering practical AI talent by linking local industries and academia, and ▲Developing and implementing a phased roadmap for full-scale AX transformation.Under the agreement, YU will oversee educational programs and partnerships with local institutions, while KT will provide customized AX strategies and support the construction of an AI-driven university environment based on a step-by-step roadmap. During the signing ceremony, President CHOI Oe-chool stated, “Today’s MOU marks an important starting point for the university’s AI-centered transformation and the establishment of a regional innovation ecosystem. This partnership between academia and industry will enhance regional industrial competitiveness and create a foundation for practical AI talent to grow within the region.” The subsequent conference consisted of two sessions: ▲University Innovation and AX Transition Strategies, and ▲Future Mobility and Regional Industrial Digital Transformation Strategies.In the first session, KANG Bo-young, Team Leader of the YU AI Smart Education Center, presented YU’s strategy for building a big data and AI-based smart education innovation platform, followed by KIM Sung-wook, Manager at KT, who introduced the AX transition strategy and implementation roadmap for YU. In the second session, LEE Sang-hyun, CIO of Cell in Cells, discussed AI-driven innovations in the medical industry, presenting strategies for regional medical industry advancement. SHIM Su-min from Hyundai Motor Robotics Lab shared insights on the future of the service robotics industry shaped by AI and robotics. Additionally, KANG Ho-young, Director at Gyeongbuk Technopark, and KIM Dae-nyeon, Director at Gyeongbuk Institute of IT Convergence Technology, presented on digital transformation (DX) in regional manufacturing and the implementation of a hyperscale AI cloud farm, respectively, outlining a comprehensive vision for the region’s digital infrastructure. <President CHOI Oe-chool delivers the welcoming remarks.> President CHOI Oe-chool concluded, “I hope the innovation strategies and educational roadmaps shared today by universities, companies, and local institutions will lead to actionable collaborations that enhance regional industrial competitiveness and help talented individuals build their futures locally. YU will continue to dedicate itself to nurturing the next generation of talent, creating an innovative educational ecosystem that coexists with local industries, and paving the way for the future.”
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Two Students from Egypt Join PSPS, Strengthening Its Status as a Global Hub for Saemaul Studies 1,030 Students from 77 Countries Have Studied at PSPS, Now Serving as Policy Leaders and Development Experts Worldwide Students and Faculty Practice the Saemaul Spirit through Campus Cleanup Activities [October 1, 2025] Yeungnam University (President CHOI Oe-chool)’s Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul (PSPS) has welcomed new students from Egypt this semester, marking the 77th country represented among its international students. In just 14 years since its establishment, PSPS has solidified its position as a leading global educational institution for Saemaul Studies, attracting students from across the world. The two Egyptian students, Hamza Mohamed Maged Abdelhak and Moustafa Mansour Mohamed Abdelmoneim Mansour, have enrolled in the Water Resources Management program. They plan to systematically learn about Korea’s development experience and the Saemaul Undong movement, with the goal of applying this knowledge to their home country’s development policies. On the same day, PSPS held its regular monthly event, the “Day of Practicing the Saemaul Spirit and Social Contribution.” Around 120 students and faculty members participated in a campus cleanup, promoting environmental awareness and community spirit.Participants cleaned key areas of the YU campus, including Cheonma-ro and the Main Library, putting into action the Saemaul values of diligence, self-help, and cooperation, while reinforcing their sense of social responsibility as international students. Over the past 40 years, YU has accumulated extensive experience and achievements in Saemaul-based education and research. Building on this foundation, the university established the Park Chung Hee Institute for Saemaul Studies, Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul, the Institute for International Development Cooperation, and the Department of Saemaul International Development to systematically develop and institutionalize Saemaul Studies. Through these programs, YU continues to cultivate experts in Saemaul-inspired international development and implement diverse international cooperation and development projects that expand the impact of the Saemaul movement globally. President CHOI Oe-chool stated, “The Saemaul Undong, which played a vital role in Korea’s transformation into a developed nation, serves as an important model for national development. It is now our duty to share this experience with the world.” He added, “Through Saemaul Studies, YU is sharing the knowledge and achievements accumulated over decades with the international community, paving the way for global cooperation and the next generation’s future.I hope that the Saemaul Spirit learned at YU will contribute to the development of each student’s home country and ultimately serve as a cornerstone for a sustainable global community.” Established in November 2011, the Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul (PSPS) aims to train Saemaul International Development Specialists and Regional Development Experts—primarily government officials, policymakers, and public sector professionals from developing countries.To date, PSPS has provided Saemaul-based education to 1,030 students from 77 countries, many of whom now serve as policy leaders, international development professionals, and Saemaul movement leaders in government ministries, public institutions, and international NGOs. As of October 2025, PSPS hosts 126 students from 26 countries currently studying at YU.
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YU Produces Record-High 11 Prosecutors: 10 New and 1 Experienced Consistent Prosecutor Training Since First Graduating Class — 41 Prosecutors to Date [September 25, 2025] Yeungnam University (President CHOI Oe-chool) ranked first nationwide in the 2025 New Prosecutor Selection Exam, producing 10 successful candidates. This marks an even greater achievement than last year, when seven YU graduates were appointed as prosecutors. Since its establishment, the YU Law School (Dean SEO Bo-geon) has consistently produced prosecutors, with a total of 41 to date.The 2025 selection results include 10 students from the 15th cohort — KIM Kang-san, KIM Sung-min, KIM Yong-jae, KIM Ha-eun, MIN Hye-joo, JANG Seok-hwan, JEON Chan-ung, JOO Sang-wook, JIN Soo-young, and HAM Seung-yeon — all scheduled to graduate in February 2026. In addition, alumna SEO Ha-yana (12th cohort) passed the experienced prosecutor selection exam. At a congratulatory meeting held on September 24 in the President’s Reception Room, JEON Chan-ung (28) said, “I entered YU Law School with the dream of becoming a prosecutor, and thanks to the university and professors’ meticulous guidance, I was able to achieve that dream. The professors’ close attention to even the smallest details is one of YU’s greatest strengths. I will continue to uphold principles and integrity in my career and strive to enhance the reputation of YU Law School.” YU Law School has also demonstrated consistently outstanding performance in the national Bar Examination. It ranked first nationwide in the 9th Bar Exam and second in both the 8th and 10th Bar Exams (based on the number of enrolled students per class). In 2023, the school was recognized for its excellence in operation and education quality, receiving official accreditation in the 3rd evaluation cycle of law schools. President CHOI Oe-chool remarked, “Achieving first place nationwide in the prosecutor selection exam is an exceptional accomplishment. This remarkable result reflects the students’ relentless efforts and the professors’ dedicated guidance. YU Law School will continue to foster an optimal educational and practical environment to nurture future leaders of the legal profession. I hope today’s successful candidates will uphold justice and fairness so that no one suffers injustice, and contribute to building a more dignified Korea and a better global community, thereby further elevating YU’s reputation.”
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Co-hosted by YU Cell Culture Research Institute and K-U City Project Group Celebrating Completion of GMP Facility for Cell Culture Media Production T-ribose Co., Ltd. Launches Full-Scale Media Production Following Successful Incubation at YU [September 30, 2025] Yeungnam University (President CHOI Oe-chool) held the “2025 Cell Culture Media Symposium” on September 24 at its Uiseong Branch, co-hosted by the YU Cell Culture Research Institute and the K-U City Cell Culture Project Group (Director and Head: Professor CHOI In-ho, Department of Biomedical Science and Engineering). The symposium commemorated the completion of a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) facility dedicated to cell culture media production — a long-awaited project for Gyeongsangbuk-do — and celebrated T-ribose Co., Ltd., which successfully completed a three-year incubation program at YU’s Business Incubation Center and has now begun full-scale media production. T-ribose has built its technological capabilities through national R&D projects conducted jointly with the YU Cell Culture Research Institute. In 2023, four YU graduates trained through the K-U City pilot project, supported by Gyeongsangbuk-do and Uiseong-gun, laid the groundwork for the localization of media production. The symposium featured presentations by both domestic and international experts, including: ▲Professor CHOI In-ho (YU) – “Next-Generation Media Production Technologies Using In Silico and Artificial Intelligence” ▲MOON Ik-jae (T-ribose Co., Ltd.) – “Vision and Strategy for Domestic Media Production” ▲Appachu Kodira (Vice President, K-Cell Biosciences) – “Next-Generation Media Production Processes” ▲Albert Cheong (Senior Manager, Lonza) – “Media Development for Biopharmaceutical Production” Additionally, ▲SON Eun-joo (CEO, BioApp) presented on “Plant-Based Recombinant Proteins,” and ▲KIM Kyung-nam (CEO, MicroDigital) introduced “Single-Use Bags for Cell Culture Media Storage.” The event concluded with a comprehensive panel discussion among industry, academia, and research experts, fostering in-depth dialogue on key issues. Since establishing its branch at the Uiseong Cell Culture Industry Support Center in 2015, YU has built a robust collaboration framework with industry partners. This year, the university was selected for the Ministry of Education’s RISE Project, through which it plans to train industry-tailored specialists in cell culture over the next five years. Professor CHOI In-ho stated, “Despite the challenges in organizing such events, the support from academia, industry, government, and the local community has enabled us to continue this symposium. This event represents a model case of regional research institutions and local governments collaborating to foster core biotechnologies into leading local industries.” He added, “The YU Cell Culture Research Institute and K-U City Project Group will continue close collaboration with T-ribose Co., Ltd. in media R&D and talent cultivation. We will do our utmost to establish the Uiseong Cell Bio Industrial Complex as a key hub of Korea’s biotechnology industry.”
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Leadership Training for ROTC Class 64 & 65 Cadets through Dale Carnegie Program Organized by YU ROTC 35th Alumni Association President KANG Hee-rak as a Talent Donation Cradle of Army Officer Training with Over 5,400 Graduates across 60 Classes [September 29, 2025] Yeungnam University (President CHOI Oe-chool) held the “ROTC Cadet Competency Enhancement Dale Carnegie Leadership Camp” from September 26 to 27 for cadets of ROTC Classes 64 and 65. This camp, based on the 113-year-old global Dale Carnegie Leadership Program, was organized with the sponsorship and participation of KANG Hee-rak, President of the 35th YU ROTC Alumni Association and Director of the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Carnegie Human Resource Development Institute. The program provided practical leadership development opportunities to help cadets grow into competent and principled officers. The camp began with a lecture by President KANG titled “Leadership and Attitude Development,” followed by diverse sessions such as “Core Values of a Leader,” “Understanding Others and Building Better Relationships,” “Overcoming Worry and Stress,” “Communication for Leaders,” “Self-Discovery,” and “Motivation.” Through these activities, participants examined their personal leadership styles and strengthened their interpersonal, teamwork, and self-management skills. President KANG Hee-rak, who organized and led the program, has been actively supporting cadet development through initiatives such as “100°C Alumni Talks” for career exploration and overseas battlefield study programs.He stated, “I hope this leadership camp strengthens the pride and sense of mission of YU ROTC cadets. May they dedicate themselves to their studies and training to become officers who honor our university and the nation.” Since the establishment of the 121st Student Military Training Corps in 1964, YU ROTC has produced 5 generals and more than 5,400 Army officers across 60 classes, earning its reputation as a premier cradle of elite Army leadership in Korea.Furthermore, since being selected as a pilot university for female ROTC cadets in 2010, YU has continued to cultivate well-rounded leaders equipped with knowledge, virtue, and physical strength through systematic education and training programs.
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25,293 applicants for 3,857 slots, competition rate rises for the third consecutive year YU records the highest-ever number of applicants for early admission, proving its educational competitiveness ‘College of Medicine’ tops competition rate with 33.75 to 1 under the General Admission track [September 12, 2025] Yeungnam University (YU, President CHOI Oe-chool) announced that as of 6 p.m. on September 12, applications for the 2026 academic year early admission had closed. A total of 25,293 students applied for 3,857 slots (quota admission), marking an average competition rate of 6.56 to 1, up from last year’s 6.2 to 1. With this result, YU’s early admission competition rate has risen for three consecutive years since the 2024 academic year, reflecting strong preference among test-takers. The total number of applicants also increased by 1,370 from last year, reaching 26,912 applicants (including non-quota applicants), the highest in YU’s history of early admission. As in past years, the medical and pharmaceutical fields showed the highest competition rates. The highest rate was recorded in the General Admission track for the College of Medicine, where 270 students applied for 8 slots, resulting in 33.75 to 1.The College of Medicine also showed high rates in other tracks: 23.3 to 1 in the Regional Talent (Medicine/Pharmacy) track, 18 to 1 in the Rural Students track, 17.29 to 1 in the Regional Talent track, 17 to 1 in the Regional Opportunity Balance (Medicine/Pharmacy) track, and 14.63 to 1 in the Medical Creative Talent track. The College of Pharmacy likewise saw strong competition: 27.2 to 1 in the Regional Talent (Medicine/Pharmacy) track, 21.73 to 1 in the General Admission track, and 13.88 to 1 in the Regional Talent track. Other departments also reported high competition rates. Under the General Admission track, Philosophy recorded 24.3 to 1, Fiber System Engineering 19.31 to 1, Forest Resources 14.3 to 1, and International Development and Saemaul Studies 10.79 to 1. Under the Regional Talent track, Applied Chinese Interpretation and Translation recorded 15.8 to 1, German Language and Culture 10.57 to 1, English Interpretation and Translation 10.33 to 1, and Future Automotive Engineering 9.7 to 1. In the Potential Excellence track, Psychology recorded 16.25 to 1, Media and Communication 16.18 to 1, Global Business 12.57 to 1, and Police Administration 12.14 to 1. In the Practical Skills track, the Department of Physical Education recorded 12.83 to 1. By admission track: the General Admission track recruited 1,429 students with 8,857 applicants, yielding 6.2 to 1. The Regional Talent track recruited 903 students with 5,648 applicants, yielding 6.25 to 1. The Potential Excellence track recruited 950 students with 7,384 applicants, yielding 7.77 to 1. YU’s rising competition rate and record number of applicants in the 2026 early admission reflect parents’ and students’ confidence in the university’s educational competitiveness. According to the 2025 University Information Disclosure (2024 academic year results), YU ranked first nationwide in total scholarship amount with KRW 86.5 billion, strengthening student-centered support. For the 2025 academic year, the university also achieved 100% enrollment in quota freshmen, further proving its admissions competitiveness.YU’s comprehensive support system—covering academics, research, international exchange, and career development—has translated into tangible benefits for students, driving strong interest from both parents and applicants. Under the banner of “Eyes on the Future, Challenges to the World,” YU has been devoted to cultivating talent that enhances Korea’s global standing and contributes to solving common challenges facing humanity. This commitment has once again been reflected in the rising competition rate and record-high number of applicants for this year’s early admission. Meanwhile, YU’s 2026 early admission practical exams for arts and sports will be held as follows: College of Physical Education on October 21, College of Arts from October 21–23. Interviews for the Medical Creative Talent track (College of Medicine) will take place on October 18, and for the Regional Talent (Medicine/Pharmacy, College of Medicine) track on November 22. Admissions results will be announced on November 11 for Practical and Special Talent tracks, and on December 12 for all other tracks.
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