Mokjeong Kim Kwang-su, Honorary Chairman, Also Conferred Honorary Doctor of Education

The university's 2011 Academic Year first-term degree conferral ceremony was held on February 22 (Tuesday) at 11:00 AM at the Samsung Arts Center.

The ceremony was attended by President Seo Geoseok, Han Seung-heon, former Chairman of the Board of Audit and Inspection, former presidents, Jung Byung-ha, President of the Alumni Association, Kim Jung-tae, Chairman of Giseong, and approximately 1,000 other guests, as well as about 1,000 degree recipients and their families. At the ceremony, degrees were conferred on 2,837 bachelor's candidates, 692 master's candidates, and 117 doctoral candidates.

In particular, an honorary Doctor of Education degree was awarded to Kim Kwang-su, Honorary Chairman of MiraeN Group, in recognition of his significant contributions to education, the cultivation of regional talent, and cultural development.

In his commencement address, President Seo Geoseok said, “Today’s honorary doctorate recipient, Mokjeong Kim Kwang-su, established the Mokjeong Scholarship Foundation and the Mokjeong Cultural Foundation and has continuously provided scholarships, leaving a great legacy in the advancement of education and culture in the Jeonbuk region,” and added, “I am very pleased to present Mr. Kim with this honorary doctorate and ask him to play a major role in the development of education in our country and in JBNU’s advancement.”

President Seo continued, “From this moment onward, the world that awaits you requires burning passion and an indomitable spirit of challenge,” and urged graduates, “Do not be satisfied with small achievements before you; look ahead and do your best for your grand dreams.”

President Seo also said, “Modern society seeks individuals who can communicate and cooperate, so listen more and become collaborative people who join forces with others,” adding, “Even in a fiercely competitive society, maintain humility and consideration, and strive to become shining individuals who put the needs of those in difficulty first.”