Jeonbuk National University (JBNU) Professor Gyu-nam Hwang (College of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering) has been inaugurated as President of the Jeonbuk Chapter of the Korean Society of Civil Engineers.

Accordingly, Professor Hwang will serve a two-year term as chapter president until March 30, 2026. In his inaugural address, he stated, "I will do my best to strengthen the academic foundation and to foster a forum for discussion among industry, academia, research, and government based on communication and innovation, and to promote substantive exchanges and camaraderie among members."

Meanwhile, the Jeonbuk Chapter of the Korean Society of Civil Engineers, established in June 1983 and marking its 40th anniversary this year, has 679 members, including professors, students, and researchers from civil engineering-related departments at local universities; engineers from civil engineering design and construction firms; and civil engineering technical staff working in administrative and public institutions.