Seoul National University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Alumni Association Honors Landscape Pioneer Jeong Yeong-seon and Democracy Symbol Kim Sang-jin

The Seoul National University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Alumni Association celebrated its '2026 Sangrogin Hall of Fame' induction ceremony, honoring two prominent alumni: Jeong Yeong-seon, a pioneer in Korean landscape architecture, and the late Kim Sang-jin, a symbol of the democratization movement.

Jeong, the first Korean to receive the World Landscape Architecture's 'Geoffrey Jellicoe Award' in 2023, has shaped Korea's spatial culture by designing significant projects such as Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park and Seonyudo Park. His work emphasizes the coexistence of nature and human spaces.

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We are very proud that alumnus Jeong Yeong-seon, a master of Korean landscape architecture, is from our university. Also, it is meaningful to finally be able to honor the late Kim Sang-jin, a paragon of Sangrogin who dedicated his life to democracy, freedom, and justice, more than 50 years after his passing.

Kim Sang-jin is remembered as a key figure who sacrificed for democracy and justice, making a declaration of conscience in 1975 to oppose the Yushin dictatorship. He was posthumously awarded the National Medal of Honor, Moran Class, in 2021.

Alumni Association President Park Sik-soon expressed pride in Jeong's achievements and reflected on the significance of honoring Kim 50 years after his passing. Dean Kang Byung-cheol highlighted that both individuals exemplify the values of their alma mater, with Jeong opening new horizons in landscape architecture and Kim embodying democracy and public service, hoping their spirits will guide future generations.

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Alumnus Jeong Yeong-seon opened a new horizon for Korean landscape architecture, and the late Kim Sang-jin personally practiced the values of democracy and public service. We hope the lives and spirits of both individuals will serve as a correct milestone and example for their juniors for a long time.