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University of Seoul Student Wins Top Presentation Award at International Sports Science Conference

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

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  • University of Seoul master's student Jung Yun-young won the top oral presentation award from the Korean Society of Exercise Nutrition at an international sports science conference.
  • Jung presented research examining how slow-paced breathing affects heart-rate variability and prefrontal cortex activity in healthy young men.
  • Jung said the award would motivate further research on breathing, exercise, health and quality of life.

Jung Yun-young, a master's student in sports science at the University of Seoul, has won the top presentation award from the Korean Society of Exercise Nutrition.

I received this award thanks to the guidance of Professor Ha Min-sung and the professors in the Department of Sports Science. I am also deeply grateful to my lab colleagues who always conduct research with me and help me.

· Jung Yun-youngJung thanked the adviser, faculty and lab colleagues after receiving the award.

Jung received the award in the oral presentation category at the 2026 International Sports Science Conference commemorating the 1988 Seoul Olympics and Paralympics. The conference took place on the 20th at Korea National Sport University.

Jung presented research titled “Acute Effects of Slow-Paced Breathing on Prefrontal Cortex Hemodynamics and Heart Rate Variability in Healthy Young Men.” The study examined the effects of slow breathing on heart-rate variability and prefrontal cortex activity, while exploring links between physiological responses in the heart and brain.

This presentation became meaningful motivation for me to grow as a researcher. I want to continue deeply exploring the physiological effects of breathing and exercise and contribute to improving public health and quality of life.

· Jung Yun-youngJung described the award's influence on future research plans.

Jung said the award came from the guidance of adviser Ha Min-sung and the sports science faculty, as well as the support of lab colleagues. Jung added that the presentation provided meaningful motivation for growth as a researcher and expressed a desire to continue studying the physiological effects of breathing and exercise to improve public health and quality of life. Ha said the research and conference presentation could serve as an important foundation for Jung's development as a researcher and pledged continued support for students' research experience.

I hope this research and conference presentation became a good stepping stone for the student's growth as a researcher. We will continue to actively support students so they can gain broad research experience and deepen their areas of interest.

· Ha Min-sungJung's academic adviser commented on the award and future support.
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