Over 60 key administrators from the university, medical center, and research foundation gather to discuss development plans and organizational innovation

Open discussions and networking strengthen collaboration in management, organization, and industry-academia cooperation

University development plan shared; workshop concludes with special lecture by President CHOI Oe-chool

[June 26, 2025]

Yeungnam University (President CHOI Oe-chool) held the 2025 YU Executive Workshop on June 24 at the Cheonma Art Center. Under the theme “We are One! – We are One Team for the Future,” the event brought together more than 60 administrators from the university headquarters, the Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, and Yeungnam University Medical Center. The workshop served as a platform for sharing university development strategies and fostering collaboration and innovation across organizational units.

The workshop featured a keynote lecture by an external expert, presentations of development plans by key departments, and breakout sessions with group discussions followed by a results-sharing session. The morning session included a keynote lecture by CTO LEE Jin-won of HyperExcel on the topic “AI and University Innovation.” This was followed by development plan presentations from LEE Hee-Yong, Director of Planning and Coordination; KIM Jong-Soo, Director of the Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation; and SEO Wan-Seok, Director of Planning and Coordination at the medical center—each outlining their visions for the university, industry-academic collaboration, and healthcare sectors.

In the breakout discussions, participants were divided into three groups—Educational Innovation, Administrative Innovation, and Industry-Academic/Research Innovation—each chaired by a vice president. The groups discussed current issues and proposed practical solutions. The sessions fostered open dialogue and led to actionable ideas, which were then shared in the afternoon session.

<President CHOI Oe-chool delivers a keynote lecture at the 2025 YU Executive Workshop.>

The workshop concluded with a keynote address by President CHOI Oe-chool, who shared his core leadership philosophy: “Driving innovation through policy consistency and securing the university’s sustainability.” He emphasized a results-driven approach to implementing strategic initiatives and laid out his vision for transformative progress.

More than a simple strategy-sharing session, the event was recognized for breaking down silos between the university, its medical center, and its industry-academic foundation. It reinforced the importance of unity and integration. The day also included a campus and museum tour, a dinner reception, and a celebratory performance, all of which contributed to strengthening bonds among participants.

In a particularly meaningful gesture before the main event, coffee trucks were dispatched to the Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation and the medical center to express appreciation for their dedicated service. This thoughtful pre-event shared the workshop’s spirit of “One Team” in advance, recognizing those who work tirelessly for the university and hospital.

President CHOI stated, “This workshop marks a new beginning for the university headquarters, medical center, and industry-academic foundation as one unified team pursuing a common goal.” He continued, “Communication and collaboration among organizations are the most powerful driving forces behind university development. They enable us to build a culture of strong execution and flexible innovation.” He concluded, “Yeungnam University will continue to grow as a community where every member thrives together. We are committed to cultivating talent that not only contributes to elevating Korea to a refined and advanced society but also serves humanity on a global scale—founded on innovation, unity, and shared responsibility.”