Duksung Women's University President Honored for Talent Cultivation Excellence

The recognition of Duksung Women's University President Min Jae-hong with the Grand Prize in Talent Cultivation at the 2026 National Industry Awards is a significant affirmation of the institution's forward-thinking educational strategies. This accolade underscores Duksung's commitment to not only preserving its rich heritage, founded on the principles of female education, but also to proactively embracing innovation.

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This award is a meaningful achievement that externally recognizes the direction of student-centered educational innovation and future-oriented talent cultivation that Duksung has practiced.

Duksung's success lies in its ability to blend tradition with a bold vision for the future. The university's pioneering introduction of a fully flexible major system in 2020, followed by the establishment of a dedicated Liberal Arts College for self-directed career planning in 2025, demonstrates a deep understanding of evolving student needs. Furthermore, the creation of departments in high-demand fields like Virtual Reality Convergence, Data Science, and AI New Drug Development signals a strategic alignment with future industry trends.

This award is particularly meaningful in the context of South Korea's dynamic educational landscape, where institutions are constantly challenged to produce graduates equipped for a rapidly changing global economy. Duksung's 'X+AI' initiative, integrating artificial intelligence across all disciplines, exemplifies this adaptive approach. President Min's vision of a human-centered university that harmonizes specialized knowledge with AI, innovation, and ethics, sets a new benchmark for higher education.

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Duksung has consistently pursued educational innovation without stopping, while preserving its long tradition and the value of women's education, so that the potential of each and every student can lead to real competitiveness.

From Duksung's perspective, this award is not just a recognition of past achievements but a catalyst for future endeavors. It validates their strategy of being a 'small but strong university' that innovates upon tradition, ensuring that students are not only academically proficient but also possess the critical thinking, creativity, and ethical grounding necessary to thrive in the 21st century.

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Going forward, based on the 'Duksung (德性) AI Initiative,' we will accelerate the 'X+AI' educational innovation where all majors meet AI to demonstrate greater capabilities, and do our best to cultivate talent with human dignity, creativity, and a sense of community responsibility.