Have you ever heard about ISADU?

Have you ever heard about ISADU?If you are an internationalstudent in Dongguk University, you may have enjoyed ‘Cuseok Picnic’ where internationaland exchange students hung out at Yeouinaru on 16th. Or you could have seen theJujeom selling some international food in Dongguk festival last semester. Theseevents were organized by the students who introduced themselves as ISADA in DonggukUniv. orientation for international freshman and new exchange students. ISADA isa short word for International Student Association of Dongguk Univ.It is the very first councilfor overseas students in Dongguk. It was constituted this year by Toma (BusinessAdministration, Senior) from Russia with about 20 foreign students. Theywould like to help and communicate with other international students instudying in Dongguk. Their first official event was Jujeom theyrun at their own expense last semester. Now let’s hear it from the threemembers of the council. FromleftSteve(International Trade, Junior) from ChinaHoang(Department of Advertising and Public Relations, Sophomore) from VietnamNubee(Major in Computer Science and Engineering, Sophomore) from NigeriaJujeom,Picnic, And ?Steve:We were total strangers one another until preparing Jujeom. It’s been hard on usworking with people we had never seen. We divided the work;some went to amarket to buy some alcohol, snack and ingredient and others made menu, coupons andposters for promotion. It took a month to prepare this whole thing. It was agreat chance to connect other students from other country. Many people came andenjoyed the food we prepared. Our first participation in the festival was asuccess.Hoang:We made and sell food for Korean and international students. I prepared 200 VietnameseSpring Rolls. At first, I was to sell them, but I happen to give out them forfree. There were also taco, Hungary chicken grill platter, Russian dumplings. Itwas an amazing experience.Nubee:The goal of the events is one thing; to gather and have fun with other foreignstudents altogether. We had a good time with many exchange students at Chuseok Picnic. We are also planning to runpicnic regularly and the second picnic will be in October. This time we willinvite some Korean students over, and I’ve already asked The General Coed StudentCouncil for help to gather Korean. Plus, Temple stay, experiencing daily lifein temple, is expecting in December. It could be an opportunity to learn Koreanculture especially for exchange students.FeelFree to Join InSteve:I was so lonely for the last 2 years at Dongguk. But, at Jujeom various peopleincluding foreign professors, overseas and Korean students were there havingfun. It was the first time forever seeing such scene, spending time together. Iwas impressed and It was like union.Nubee:To be frank with you, it’s been hard on me to spend much time and make effort. Someof my friends say, “why are you making yourself busy by doing that?” It is my choice,so I am going to take it. Actually, my experiences in student council of mymajor helped a lot. If I have not joined the council, I’d never know how tomanage ISAD. I owe them a lot. We, of course,know what bothers international students. We can’t completely solve yourproblems facing in Korea but, we will help you as possible as we can. Eventhough you don’t speak Korean or English well Don’t hesitate to join us. We cansolve the common problems we have one by one. Let’s just enjoy Korean culturetogether. The membersvolunteered to operate the organization. They are spontaneously working hardand doing their best to ISADU going on and on even after the current members aregone or graduate. They are looking forward to see You soon. *Formore information, visit and follow their social media accountsHwang Hae-su Reporterdhfl00@dongguk.edu

Fall Commencement Ceremony Held

Fall Commencement Ceremony HeldAt the Mid-Auditorium of Main Building A total of 1,683 Degrees were ConferredOur university held the fall 2019 commencement ceremony at the Mid-Auditorium of the Main Building at the Seoul Campus on Thursday, 22nd at 11:00 AM. At the ceremony, a total of 1,683 graduates received diplomas out of which, 1,090 were bachelor’s degrees, 504 were master’s degrees, and 89 were Ph.D.’s.Beopsan Sunim, the Chairman of the Board delivered a congratulatory address, saying, “With a sincere heart I wish that as you embark on your new expedition, you will be filled with glorious wisdom whereby happiness will blossom.”In the congratulatory message, President Sung Yee Yoon said, “I wish that you will achieve every dream in this world,” and shared words of encouragement saying, “keep the lessons and spirit of Dongguk alive deep inside your mind and excel at your work while interacting amicably with people around you.”Dae-shin Park, the president of alumni said, “the graduates should take up challenges to become the best in every area and at every level of the society,” and asked them, “to have confidence as we, the Dongguk people have the valor and commitment like what is in the DNA of tough and trustworthy elephants.”▶ Geun-chang Lee, the CEO of Hanyang Steel Plaza Receives Honorary Doctoral DegreeAt the commencement ceremony, Geun-chang Lee, the CEO of Hanyang Steel Plaza Co., Ltd., received an honorary doctorate degree. Mr. Lee has made great contributions towards job creation and economic development through Hanyang Steel Plaza, a die-steel company that possesses the best technology in South Korea. He received the degree as a recognition of the contribution made towards the upliftment of the alienated weak people of our society by returning corporate profits, and efforts made for the growth of Buddhism.Mr. Lee graduated from the Hanyang University, with a major in chemical engineering, and after working as a teacher at the Hanyang Technical High School, executive secretary at the Manhae’s Thoughts Research Institute, and senior sales manager at the Shinhan Steel Co., Ltd., he founded Hanyang Metals, the former body of Hanyang Steel Plaza in 1993.

Celebrities Lee Deok-hwa and Lee Kyung-kyu Appointed Together as...

Celebrities Lee Deok-hwa and Lee Kyung-kyu Appointed Together as Visiting ProfessorsDelivering special lectures to students in the Theater Division, starting in SeptemberLee Deok-hwa and Lee Kyung-kyu, stars of the popular TV program the Fishermen and the City, have both been appointed as visiting professors in the Theater Division, Dongguk University.As a result, Lee Deok-hwa and Lee Kyung-kyu, both Theater Division alumni, will be standing on the lecture-hall stage at Dongguk University.Lee Deok-hwa says, “I will teach as much acting know-how as possible, drawing on my own first-hand experience, to help students at my alma mater gain many new skills.”Lee Kyung-kyu adds, “I have maintained a relationship with my alma mater for a very long time, even after graduating. I will do my best to advise students at my alma mater, so that they can stand out in the fields of TV and acting.”The two Visiting Professors Lee will both deliver special lectures in the Theater Division, starting during the second semester. Their term will begin in September and last for one year.

Four Awardees Selected for the 23rd Manhae Prize

Four Awardees Selected for the 23rd Manhae PrizeProfessor Emeritus Haruki Wada of the University of Tokyo and others honored on August 12 (Monday) The Manhae Festival Committee (chaired by Jongho Sunim, Vice President of Planning at Dongguk University) announced on July 15th (Monday) four winners of the 23rd Manhae Prize. This year’s Manhae Peace Prize goes to Professor Emeritus Haruki Wada of the University of Tokyo. The Manhae Practice Prize is awarded to the National Emergency Medical Center, part of the National Medical Center. The Manhae Literature Prize has been awarded jointly to theatrical director Im Young-woong and Professor Emeritus Kim Uchang of Korea University. The prizes are worth KRW 100 million in each category. Manhae Prizes are awarded to individuals who have made a significant worldwide impact in three areas: Peace, Practice, and Literature. Past awardees include former President Nelson Mandela of South Africa, the Dalai Lama, former Chairman Chung, Ju-yung of the Hyundai Group, former President Kim, Dae-jung of Korea, Catholic priest Ham Sei-ung, former Sorokdo nurse Marianne Stoeger, the poet Ko, Un, the novelist Jo Jung-rae, and Nobel laureate Mo Jen. Professor Emeritus Haruki Wada of the University of Tokyo, this year’s Manhae Peace Prize winner, is a distinguished progressive intellectual in Japan; he led efforts to resolve the deep-seated issues of colonization and reconciliation that continue to divide Korea and Japan. Processor Wada initiated a joint statement, signed by 214 Korean and Japanese intellectuals in May 2010, to mark the 100th anniversary of Japan’s annexation of Korea. The statement declared that the Japan-Korea Treaty of 1910 was unjust, unreasonable, and invalid from the very beginning. Signed by intellectuals from both countries, this joint statement was unprecedented. Manhae Practice Prize winner, the National Emergency Medical Center (NEMC), part of the National Medical Center (NMC President & CEO Chung, Ki-Hyun and NEMC President Moon, Sung-woo) was highlighted for its contribution at the time when former President Yoon, Han-deok (1968–2019), whose presence was as essential and ubiquitous as air or water for the Korean public, suddenly passed away earlier this year, during the Korean New Year holiday. At this very moment, the NEMC is working tirelessly to honor former President Yoon’s commitment: “We must make Korea a country where anyone can survive, even in the smallest hospital emergency room.” Manhae Literature Prize co-winner Im Young-woong, a theatrical director, has produced many successful theatrical works during the past half-century, demonstrating his love for theater and resilience on stage. An orthodox director who never compromised or changed even a single word of an original work, Im has produced countless theatrical stars. He served as Chair of the Korea Theater Directors Association and the Korea Theater Association and was awarded the Korean Culture and Arts Award, the Dongrang Theater Prize, the Lee Hae-rang Theater Prize, and the Paradise Award. In 2016, he was awarded the Gold Crown Order of Culture Merit for his contributions to culture and the arts. The other Manhae Literature Prize co-winner, Kim Uchang, Korea University Professor Emeritus, has also worked as a literary critic. Since the 1977 publication of Poet in Times of Need, his first collection of critical reviews, he has published a series of critical reviews of literary works. Praised for their sensitive exploration and elegant literary style, his works of critical theory span the humanities, leading the way for literary criticism in Korea. He attracted particular attention for his in-depth, profound critical review of Manhae’s life and literature. The four-day Manhae Festival, which honors Manhae (pen name) Han Yong-un (1879–1944), is held from August 11 to 14 is held in Manhae Village and around Inje-gun; the theme is “Freedom and Peace.” Starting with events and performances on August 11, the night before the Manhae Festival, which celebrates the 23rd anniversary of the Manhae Prize, the festival includes various culture and art contests including the 21st National High Schooler Contest, the 17th Silence of Love Calligraphy Contest, and the 8th Silence of Love National Contest; it also includes academic seminars and local college events, including performances, exhibitions, and field day activities. The Manhae Prize Award Ceremony, a highlight of the Manhae Festival, is held at 2:00 p.m. on August 12 (Monday) at the Hanuelnaerin Center in Inje-gun, Gangwon-do (Inje-gun Chief Choi Sang-ki).

The Dongguk University Academy of Buddhist Studies Has Published...

The Dongguk University Academy of Buddhist Studies Has Published Korea’s First International Journal of Buddhist Studies.Dongguk University Academy of Buddhist Studies (Director, Jung Seung-Suk) announces the publication of Korea’s first Buddhist Studies journal, the International Journal of Buddhist Thought & Culture (IJBTC) Vol. 29, No. 1 on June 30, 2019.The IJBTC (Co-Editors-in-Chief Kim Jong-wook, Dongguk University, and Richard McBride, Brigham Young University) is Korea’s only English journal of Buddhist Studies, published twice a year, in June and December. The journal includes scholars from nine other countries, including India, the US, Thailand, Taiwan, Canada, Norway, the UK, Denmark, and Mongolia, as editors.Korea’s first Buddhist Studies journal, the IJBTC, has been recognized for its contribution to internationalizing Korean Buddhism and for setting up an interdisciplinary platform for Buddhist studies. In 2010, the IJBTC was included in the National Research Foundation’s Korean Citation Index (KCI); it has subsequently maintained its KCI status. Since 2018, the journal has also been added to the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Thomson Reuters’s new database, and the American Theological Library Association’s Atla Religion Database (Atla RDB).Vol. 29, No. 1 of the IJBTC, now recognized as a major journal in Korea (KCI) and worldwide (Atla RDB and ESCI), includes four special articles focusing onThe Mūlamadhyamakakārikā and Madhyamaka Thought, four research articles, and two book reviews. The authors of these articles and reviews are leading, internationally diverse researchers and academic experts from Boston University, Peking University, Shanghai University, San Diego State University, and the University of Hong Kong, all of which are prestigious centers, in their respective countries, for the study of the history, philosophy, and tenets of Buddhism.Professor Emeritus Akira Saito of the University of Tokyo participated as a visiting editor on Vol. 29, No. 1 of the IJBTC. Four articles explore the special topic of The Mūlamadhyamakakārikā and Madhyamaka Thought. Alongside Yogachara thought, Madhyamaka thought has developed remarkably as one of two branches of Indian Mahayana philosophy. These new articles, based on the latest research findings of international scholars, will enable academics worldwide to deepen their understanding of Madhyamaka thought.In addition to the special articles, additional articles in this issue focus on the Sutra of the Twelve Travel, insights through Zen into the great matter of death, “Ki kang” art and the Chinese origins of Rāhula, a revered Buddhist guardian, as well as the Buddhist aesthetics of Kim Ki-duk’s Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter… and Spring.Two book reviews, which offer a serious and open-minded assessment of new and noteworthy Buddhist books, will help readers navigate the current coordinates of Buddhist Studies.All of the articles and book reviews in this issue aim to expand the landscape of Buddhist Studies and to promote better communicate with modern society.

Prof. Youngmin Kim was elected as Executive Committee Member of ...

Prof. Youngmin Kim was elected as Executive Committee Member of ICLA Prof. Youngmin Kim, Distinguished Research Professor of English and Director of Trans Media World Literature, was elected as Executive Committee Member at the World Congress of the 22nd ICLA (International Association of Comparative Literature). The 22nd General Congress of ICLA was held from July 29 to Aug 2, 2019 at the University of Macau, themed: “Literature of the World and the Future of Comparative Literature.” Founded in 1955, the International Comparative Literature Association (ICLA) offers a home to all comparatists in the world and encourages exchange and cooperation among comparatists, both individually and through the collaboration of various national comparative literature associations, including more than 30 national associations of comparative literature: Argentinian Association, Austrian Association, Azerbaijani Association, Brazilian Association (ABRALIC), Bulgarian Association (ACCL/CALIC), Canadian Association (CCLA/ACLC), Central America and Caribbean Association (ALICAC), Chinese Association (CCLA), Croatian Association, Czech and Slovak Association, Egyptian Society (ESCL), Estonian Association (EACL), Finnish Association, French (Société Française de Littérature Générale et Comparée, SFLGC), Georgian Association (GCLA), German Association (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Allgemeine und Vergleichende Literaturwissenschaft, DGAVL), British Association (BCLA), Greek Association (GCLA), Hungarian Association, Indian Association, Italian Association (Associazione di Teoria e Storia Comparata della Letteratura), Socilian Association, Japan Association (JCLA), Korean Association (KCLA). Luxembourg Association, Macedonian Association, Moroccan Association (MCLA), Peruvian Association (ASPLIC), Associação Portuguesa de Literatura Comparada (APLC), Asociaţia de Literatură Generală şi Comparată din România, Slovensko društvo za primerjalno književnost (SDPK), South African Association (SAVAL), Sociedad Española de Literatura General y Comparada (SELGyC), Swiss Association (ASLGC), Taiwan Association (CLAROC), Ukrainian Association, America Association (ACLA).The Association aims to be inclusive and is open to anyone with an academic interest in comparative literature, including writers and artists. It welcomes the participation of graduate students and early-career scholars. The Association organizes a world congress every three years. 2016 ICLA World Congress was held at Vienna University, Vienna, Austria; 2013 ICLA at Sorbonne University, Paris, France; and 2010 ICLA World Congress was held at Chung Ang University in Seoul, Korea. ICLA oversees and supports research committees that reflect the membership’s current interests and meet more regularly to pursue agenda leading to publications in journals and books. The Association’s annual journal Recherche littéraire / Literary Research contains extensive studies in the field. Prof. Kim will serve as the Executive Committee Member for a three-year term from 2019 to 2022.

Dr. Im Gun-il Appointed as President of the International Combin...

Dr. Im Gun-il Appointed as President of the International Combined Orthopaedic Research Societies He will serve a three-year term from 2019 to 2022.Dr. Im Gun-il, MD, PhD, Department of Orthopaedics, Dongguk University has been appointed as President of the International Combined Orthopaedic Research Societies (ICORS) at the second International meeting hosted in Montreal, Canada from June 19 to 22, 2019.ICORS is a worldwide alliance of societies in the orthopaedic field and comprises 10 member societies: the US Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), European ORS, British ORS, Canadian ORS, Japanese Orthopaedic Association, Australia/New Zealand ORS, Chinese ORS, Taiwanese ORS, Korean ORS, and Asia Pacific ORS, which includes seven alliance Asian countries.ICORS conducts the meeting in different continents every three years. It recognizes outstanding researchers in the field by awarding them the honorary title of Fellow of International Orthopaedic Research (FIOR).Dr. Im Gun-il was elected as the next president at the first ICORS held in Xian, China three years ago, and will serve a three-year term from 2019 to 2022.

Our University ranked 454th in the QS World University Rankings

Our University ranked 454th in the QS World University RankingsOn the 18th, The QS, a university ranking organization in the UK, announced the results of the “2019 World University Rankings.” Our university ranked 454th in the world and 13th in South Korea. The QS World University Rankings evaluate 4,848 universities in the world for △ academic reputation (40%), △ number of professors’ research papers cited (20%), △ student to professor ratio (20%), △ reputation among corporations (10%), △ percentage of foreign students (5%), and △ percentage of foreign faculty (5%). Based on the evaluation policy of the QS, which recognizes main and branch campuses together as a single campus, Dongguk University was evaluated on the sum of the indices of Seoul and Gyeongju campuses. Our university plans to nurture majors to be in the top 100 global rankings, while actively doing domestic and overseas publicity. We will encourage the faculty to support the publication of outstanding papers in various ways, while reinforcing publicity, especially to attract more and diverse foreign students. Meanwhile, the QS, which is a UK organization globally recognized as the highest authority in university rankings, has been evaluating universities across the world in cooperation with Chosun Ilbo since 2009. In the first place in the 2019 QS World University Rankings was MIT, in the second place was Stanford, and in the third place was Harvard University. Among domestic universities, Seoul National University was 37th, Korea University was 83rd, Sungkyunkwan University was 95th, our university and Sogang University tied at 454th, Inha University was in the range of 521th-530th, Konkuk University was in the range of 571th -580th, and University of Seoul was in the range of 651th -700th.

Dongguk University selected as Korea’s 2019 best university for ...

Dongguk University selected as Korea’s 2019 best university for startup supportNumber One University in Startup SupportDongguk University has been selected as Korea’s best university for startup support in 2019. The best universities for startups are selected by the Maeil Business Newspaper after evaluating the entrepreneurship support activities of Korean universities; the aim is to help build a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem in universities.Dongguk has been ranked first in the category of startup support after being assessed on its entrepreneurship-related courses, budget for startups, and startup support for the public, among other items.Dongguk is playing a leading role in: actively supporting startups; spreading an entrepreneurial culture; and finding and nurturing young entrepreneurs. In particular, the university tries to discover and support entrepreneurship clubs on campus to foster student-led startups. The entrepreneurship clubs are offered seed money and space—the first steps in building a startup—for turning their ideas into a business. Further, a responsible mentoring system is available for aspiring entrepreneurs to get practical advice from a team of mentors that includes experts in management, technology, marketing, and taxation, as well as the university’s faculty members.Prof. Dae-Young Kim, Head of Special, Technical, Entrepreneurial People of Dongguk (STEP) said, “Because of its acclaimed facilities for startup support, Dongguk University has been selected for state-funded projects sponsored by Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups; this includes selection for the Startup-Leading University project for nine consecutive years since 2011.” He added, “We will discover and nurture excellent startups by drawing on years of experience and know-how in startup support and lead the efforts to spread entrepreneurial culture to local communities beyond our campus.”

Declaration of “Energize Dongguk Project”

Declaration of “Energize Dongguk Project”Vision Declaration at the 113th Anniversary Ceremony: 64 Projects in 5 AreasOur University held the 113th Anniversary and “Energize Dongguk” Vision Declaration Ceremony in the Middle Auditorium in the Main Building on the 2nd of this month (Thursday).The Anniversary Event was held in the following order: ▲ Presentation of Long Service Awards ▲ Presentation of Dongguk Academic Awards / Excellent Researcher Awards / Excellent Paper Awards / Graduate School Academic Awards ▲ Presentation of Dongguk Love ▲ Presentation of Proud Dongguk Buddhist Awards ▲ Presentation of Proud Dongguk Family Awards. More than 400 guests attended the ceremony.The “Energize Dongguk Project,” our university’s development plan declared on this day, will pursue three major strategies under the vision of “Global Dongguk Respected through Contribution”: Traction from the Front and Back, Diversification, and Integration/Connection. Our university will carry out a total of 28 tasks and 64 projects in the following five areas: ▲Foundation Philosophy ▲ Contribution to Education ▲ Contribution to Research ▲ Industry–University Cooperation, and ▲ Sustainable Management.VisionGlobal Dongguk Respected for Its ContributionValuesCommunication and HarmonyRespect and InclusionContribution and ParticipationStrategic GoalsConsumer Value-Oriented UniversityOpen-Platform UniversityGlobal Hub UniversityStrategiesTraction from the Front and BackDiversificationIntegration & ConnectionGoals and Strategies by Area28 Core Tasks64 Core ProjectsFoundation PhilosophyContribution to EducationContribution to ResearchIndustry–University CooperationSustainable ManagementSocial diffusion and globalization of the Buddhist spirit Cultivate hawjaeng-style talent with core competencesDevelop world-class research competitivenessEntrepreneurial university coexisting with communityBuild autonomous responsible management system and innovate infrastructure-Strengthen abilities to implement foundation philosophy-Stimulate Buddhist value networks-Build foundation for hwajaeng-type talent training-Innovate to goal-presenting curriculums-Strengthen life-cycle student competences-Build a value-creating research system-Create a customized research ecosystem-Strengthen the capabilities of next academic generations-Expand education customized to industrial demands-Activate commercialization of research results-Build a startup ecosystem in connection with community-Reinforce performance-based responsible management-Build communication and empathy systems-Construct an elegant campusEnergize Dongguk Project System Establish the Buddhist Industry Promotion Foundation and Develop Fusion and Convergence Buddhist CoursesAs a Buddhist university, we will improve and strengthen Buddhist education to realize the foundation philosophy. To reflect fast-changing trends, the curriculums will be reorganized through general consumer surveys. The university will also develop Buddhist courses to cater to a growing number of international students. Another notable project is to develop fusion and convergence Buddhist courses, such as the fusion of Buddhism and information technology.Our university also has a plan to actively seek business development based on Buddhism by establishing the Buddhist Industry Promotion Foundation. We will pursue commercialization in various areas based on our competences and contents related to Buddhist culture. For example, the government budget in the Buddhist cultural heritage repair and maintenance market is around 150 to 160 billion KRW. Cultivation of Hwajaeng-Style Talents and Global Top 100 DepartmentsThe type of the talent that our university wants to cultivate is “hawjaeng-style talent.” Our goal is to educate fusion and convergence-style people who possess the talent demanded by society and industry in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and have problem-solving abilities to resolve conflicts. To that end, our university will reorganize the curriculums by department and college into practical convergence curriculums to respond to the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The departments for pilot application of the Fourth Industrial Revolution curriculum will be selected from each college, and curriculums that apply the software study method will be developed for each selected department.An education innovation organization will also be established to meet the demand for change in the paradigm of university education. We plan to develop a proactive disciplinary model to cultivate hawjaeng-style talent and make our academic systems more flexible. To that end, we will prepare an autonomous curriculum base for each department reflecting the characteristics of each department and course, test-run the new academic system, and expand the applied departments step by step. Furthermore, goal-presenting curriculums will be developed, and an education quality and student competence guarantee system will be operated as well.The university will focus its competences to develop global top 100 departments. Our university aims to identify academic units that have the ability and determination to lead the academic fields of universities and develop departments that have world-class education and research competences through the selection and concentration of resources.Regular Invitation of Core Faculty and Acquisition of Global Research CompetitivenessOur university plans to gather the full research capacity of the university and prepare the research foundation to create new values. The Vice President of Research dedicated to the research area will be introduced, and the academic research and industry-university cooperation function will be systematized.In particular, a Core Faculty Talent Pool System will be established for regular recommendation and management of excellent faculty members. To motivate research achievements, the introduction of a system that allows faculty members to receive early retirement guarantee examination will also be reviewed.Start-up Incubation One-Stop Support System and World-Class Research CompetitivenessOur university is actively nurturing start-ups in the school and plans to provide students with one-stop support for start-ups by integrating start-up-related functions, such as start-up education, promotion, and incubation. To that end, the Business Start-up Institute will be newly established under the Vice President of Research with the Young Entrepreneurs Center, Start-up Promotion Center, Start-up Incubation Center, and BMC Start-up Incubation Center.It is also notable that a technology-based start-up activate system will be constructed in connection with the Research Office and the Industry–University Cooperation Center under the Vice President of Research.Sustainable University Management System, Fund Raising, and Reinforcement of Communication FunctionsOur university has constructed an agile administrative organization for autonomous responsible management. In addition to the introduction of the Vice President of Research and Education Innovation Office, we have established the Institutional Research (IR) Team to support policy decision making by collecting, analyzing, and processing the total data of the university. Furthermore, we will concentrate the capabilities of all members on the development of the university by focusing on building bonds and empathy through bidirectional communication channels among members.In addition, our university will raise funds to expand financial resources and build education and research facilities, such as the Lotus Building, from over 300,000 alumni, the Buddhist community, and general companies. To that end, we are planning various fundraising programs.President Sung Yee Yoon said, “We are keenly aware that four years from now is a critical period for the future of our university, and many people have worked hard to plan out the Energize Dongguk Project. I will communicate with all members of our university for the successful implementation of this project based on the opinions of the members considering the internal and external environments.” Our university selected “communication and harmony”, “respect and inclusion”, and “contribution and participation” as the core values of this project. It started from the perception that creating the circumstances in which every member of our university, including students, professors, employees, alumni, and the Buddhist community, can work together and maximize their competences. From the time when he was a presidential candidate, President Yoon has shown that he would make “communication and harmony” the most important value for the development of Dongguk University.