Founded in 1972 as the Department of Home Economics Education in the College of Education, the College of Human Ecology (Dean Yeom Hye-jeong) held a ceremony to celebrate its 40th anniversary.

At 5:30 PM on October 26, the ceremony held at the Coa Rivera Hotel Baekje Hall in Jeonju was attended by President Seo Geoseok, Alumni Association President Jeong Byeong-ha, Dean Yeom Hye-jeong of the College of Human Ecology, and Kim Jeong-ae, President of the Department of Home Economics Education Alumni Association, among others, to celebrate the 40th anniversary.

At the ceremony, attendees reviewed the College’s achievements over the past 40 years and discussed its vision for the future.

In particular, the college’s members and alumni held a ceremony to donate a development fund of 100 million won, bringing together the alumni’s heartfelt support so that current students and juniors can pursue their studies in improved conditions.

Earlier, on October 25, a commemorative academic conference for the College’s 40th anniversary was held under the theme 'Human Ecology in the Era of Convergence,' adding further significance to the celebrations.

At the conference, Lee Jae-yeon, President of the Korea Youth Policy Institute, delivered a presentation titled 'The Era of Convergence: The Future of Human Ecology.' Ahn Young-il, CEO of Dream Challenge Group, spoke on 'In the Era of Convergence, What Life Will You Choose!,' and Kwon Hee-min, Advisor at Samsung Electronics, presented on 'The Global Era and Creativity.' Each presentation provided perspectives on the trends and vision of human ecology.

At the ceremony, Dean Yeom Hye-jeong of the College of Human Ecology said, 'Looking back, the College of Human Ecology could shine more brightly because of the faculty and alumni. I hope that the 40th anniversary will be an opportunity to celebrate the College’s distinguished history and to move forward vigorously toward a new future.'

In his congratulatory address, President Seo Geoseok stated, 'Since its founding as the starting point of home economics education in Korea, the College has developed into one of the most competitive colleges in terms of educational and research substance. I hope today's event will not only commemorate the College's past 40 years but also serve as an occasion to share and reaffirm the vision to be realized over the next 50 and 100 years.'

Meanwhile, the College of Human Ecology originated from the Department of Home Economics Education in the College of Education in 1972 and was elevated to a college in 1992.

It currently comprises four departments: the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, which trains food and nutrition specialists through research and education in advanced life sciences; the Department of Child Studies, which cultivates professionals to promote the welfare of children, adolescents, and families; the Department of Fashion Design, which develops creative design capabilities to train global fashion industry professionals; and the Department of Housing Environmental Design, which prepares specialists for future-oriented eco-friendly residential spaces. As an affiliated institute, the College has the Research Institute of Human Ecology and actively promotes interdisciplinary research among departments, industry–university collaborative research, and exchanges with the local community.