There will be a moment when everything is perfect

There will be a moment when everything is perfectInterview with Professor Kim Tae-gyeom of “Acting and Creative Thinking”“Things can go wrong, but it’s not the wrong way. I hope you to try anything. At least you would realize what you’ve done wrong. If you don’t lose your trust in yourself, everything will be perfect one day.” Professor Kim Tae-gyeom finished “Acting and Creative Thinking” this semester with this last word.Professor Kim, who is an actor at the same time, recently appeared in many works such as〈The Fiery Priest〉,〈Special Labor Inspector Jo Jang Poong〉, and〈Mr. Temporary〉. He graduated from the Division of Theatre, and now he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Dongguk.What class is “Acting and Creative Thinking”?You can look back on yourself by analyzing character. To be frank with you, I do want to give a chance to do what students want to do. Many students are having a hard time to prepare for their job these days. I think it is good to talk about yourself and listen to others. Give yourself a break in this class.How was the class this semester?Until last semester, I thought I had to give students correct direction as an adult and let them know what I learned. I realized that I was foolish. You are right. There were great acting performances (in the final exam) and I was very surprised. Some of them performed the play with the story they wanted to tell, and others created new content or reinterpreted existing content. All the fourteen teams were impressive.Does teaching students who don’t major in acting help your acting?I can remind original intention from acting non-majors. While I am an adult in acting, the students have childlike purity. They are the gemstones themselves. I see the purity I’ve forgotten. At some point, I often lose the rough gem which I had when I first start acting. I learn a lot from them. It is not easy, but I try not to forget the heart.Do you have any reason for entering graduate school?Making a quick debut was my goal when I was in college. After finishing the third grade, I took a leave of absence and worked hard at Daehak-ro for two years and then I made a debut in 2012. However, I missed my school life. I came back to school and worked hard from workshop. Luckily, I played the main character Stanley in a play titled “A Streetcar Named Desire.” I think I learned Dongguk(?) acting style a lot.Then I went to an agency and I only brewed coffee at the cafe in the agency for three months. I couldn’t even act so I just left and it disappeared. I felt discouraged and hopeless. At that time, the deceased Professor Ahn Min-soo was in graduate school. I felt lack of learning, so I chose to learn from the master.Is there synergy between working two jobs; acting and teaching acting.?I think it is easy to forget the eagerness and genuineness that I had when I started acting. An actor is, after all, a job. No matter how much you love your work, it is likely that you’ll be tired and lost first intention at some point. Watching the students’ acting, I could go back to my mind at the beginning. It is pleased to meet students who remind me of the purity of those days. I think students are teaching me.What kind of actor do you want to be?I want to be a blameless senior to my disciples or juniors. Also, I want to be an intellectual including Kim Sang-joong and Lee Soon-jae. They are my role models.Please give a word to Dongguk student whose dream is to be an actor.Please find another job quickly. I’m just joking. If you love acting, you can’t help it. However, please do not choose this work because you’re going through a hard time with your work. All the job may be harsh. I think there is no difference here. In particular, it is hard to do well as you endeavor, and difficult to be loved by the public as well. Moreover, it’s even difficult to keep that love. Don’t flee to this work. Start acting when you feel you have to.Hwang Hae-sudhfl00@dongguk.edu

“Parasite” starring Cho Yeo-jeong wins Palme d’Or at the 72nd Ca...

“Parasite” starring Cho Yeo-jeong wins Palme d’Or at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival Alumna from class of ’99 plays “Yeon-kyo” in Director Bong Joon-ho’s “Parasite” “Parasite” starring Cho Yeo-jeong, a graduate of Dongguk University’s Department of Theatre and Film, won the top Palme d’Or award at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival, which was held at the Grand Theatre Lumiere in Cannes, France.The film begins with Ki-woo (Choi Woo-shik), the eldest son in Ki-taek’s (Song Kang-ho) family who are all jobless, finding a job as a highly-paid tutor at CEO Park (Lee Sun-kyun) and Yeon-kyo’s (Cho Yeo-jeong) home. As the two families get entangled in each other’s lives, the story takes an unexpected turn.Cho Yeo-jeong was praised for her natural portrayal of “Yeon-kyo,“ a young and beautiful madam in the film.Cho Yeo-jeong has been seen in a variety of works, since her debut in 1997, including, “The Servant (2010),” “Obsessed (2014),” and “Ms. Perfect (2017).” She has been recognized for her acting skills through various awards including the 14th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival - Fantasia Award, the 31st Blue Dragon Film Awards - Popular Star Award, and the 34th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards - Best Supporting Actress Award.

Students of the Department of Mechanical, Robotics, and Energy E...

Students of the Department of Mechanical, Robotics, and Energy Engineering Bag Second Position at Autonomous Motor Show Participated and won with the self-produced autonomous vehicle "DKT-19” Team KART, a club at the Department of Mechanical, Robotics and Energy Engineering at Dongguk University, bagged the second place overall at the third Pangyo Autonomous Motor Show (PAMS), hosted by Gyeonggi-do Province and organized by the Advanced Institute of Convergence Technology and Ilsan KINTEX.This event, hosted by Gyeonggi-do Province and organized by Advanced Institute of Convergence Technology and Ilsan KINTEX, took place on November 2 and 3 at the second Pangyo Techno Valley. Prizes were awarded for each division.The third PAMS is the only general motor show in the country that focuses on autonomous vehicles. The competitive events are categorized into the Vehicle Convergence Technology Competition for University Students in Korea, the Autonomous Vehicle Competition for Lego, and the Autonomous Vehicle Competition for High School Students.Team KART participated in the E-Formula category of the Vehicle Convergence Technology Competition for University Students in Korea. They bagged the second position overall by ranking second in acceleration records, second in autocross, and first in durability test.“DKT-19,“ made by Team KART in 2019, is an electric formula car that uses lithium battery developed by the team to power its controller and motor. Using the Samsung 25R model battery cell, the team produced a battery with a total output of 5.4kWh. They switched the motor from Agni 119R DC to BLAC ME-1302, allowing the car to accelerate faster because of increased torque. They also increased driver controllability by using bevel gear for the steering meter and managed to decrease the weight of the car as compared to what the weight would be if two universal joints were used.Min Hyuk, the student club representative of Department of Mechanical, Robotics and Energy Engineering, said, “Formula is a sport that is difficult to enjoy directly, but because E-formula is noiseless, we made it our goal to produce a car that can run on existing roads without restrictions.” He also added, “The performance of the vehicle designed by the club has been demonstrated through our participation in various competitions.”

The First International Student Alumni Homecoming Day

The First International Student Alumni Homecoming Day Strengthened relations between international student alumni and universities and network activation expected International Student Alumni Homecoming Day was held on Saturday, the 23rd, at the main campus of Sangrok-Won. The event was the first homecoming day held by international student alumni and universities. More than 100 international students, including President Yoon Sung-yee, International Director Lim Jung-yeon, Chairman of the International Student Alumni Association Wang Ga-woo, Professor of Japanese Studies Lee Kyung-cheol, and Professor of Film and Digital Media Jung Jae-hyeong attended the event, which began at 4 pm. Currently, our university has about 2,000 international students from 50 countries, and the cumulative number of graduates is over 3,700.International student alumni who gathered together after a long time had a good time sharing memories. Some international student alumni who live abroad visited Korea to attend this event. Those staying abroad who were unfortunately unable to attend the event provided congratulatory greetings with video messages. Graduates who sent video messages from various countries including China, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Nigeria expressed gratitude by saying “Thanks to Dongguk University, I was able to obtain my present position.”Through the congratulatory address, the President, Yoon Sung-yee, communicated the following message. “I expect Homecoming Day to be the starting point for various projects for international students and alumni. I hope the senior international student alumni who graduated earlier provide help to juniors to grow toward a better future.”International Director Lim Jung-yeon said, “As the first Homecoming Day with the International Student Alumni Association, we look forward to expanding the diversity and participation of alumni in the future.” For this purpose, he said, “To become a self-governing festival centered on international student alumni association, organization of an Alumni Association and participation of enrolled students should also take place.”The Chairman of the International Student Alumni Association, Wang Ga-woo, who was awarded a medal as alumnus and brought honor to Dongguk University, graduated from the Department of International Commerce and Area Studies and law school after graduating from our university’s language school. Currently doing business between China and Korea, he said, “This event can be arranged with the help of many others. I will continue to activate the International Student Alumni Association.” The following words reflect his love for the school: “Every moment is precious, as I spent a third of my life at Dongguk University.”Lee Jae-woo, Manager of the International Student Center and responsible for Homecoming Day, said, “I hope Homecoming Day will strengthen the ties between international students and alumni, promote the international student network, and establish a foothold for a scholarship system by linking students and alumni.”Homecoming Day, which carried out a variety of programs, including the launching ceremony of the International Student Alumni Association, the Proud Alumni Award, a congratulatory performance by the Baek Sang cheering party, and sweepstakes, was a time to provide new memories to our international alumni. Further, it was a time to increase a sense of belonging and pride by visiting the home university a long time after graduation and form a network with alumni. Although their languages, cultures, and countries are different, it was possible because of their love for Dongguk University. We look forward to further activating Homecoming Day for international student alumni and developing the future of international student alumni together with our university.

Professor Jeon Byung-hoon has received an award from the Ministe...

Professor Jeon Byung-hoon has received an award from the Minister of SMEs and Startups Selected as a man of merit in the “2019 Development and Promotion of Entrepreneurship” category Professor Jeon Byung-hoon (Technology Entrepreneurship Department) of Dongguk University (President: Yoon Sung-yee), director of the Youth Entrepreneur Center, has received an award from the Minister of SMEs and Startups, having been selected as a man of merit in the “2019 Development and Promotion of Entrepreneurship” category during the “2019 Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW 2019)” held at Seoul Dragon City in Seoul, on November 12, 2019.GEW 2019, hosted by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups in Korea, and jointly organized by the Korea Entrepreneurship Foundation and the Global Entrepreneurship Network celebrated its 8th anniversary this year, and was attended by participants from more than 170 countries around the world,Professor Jeon Byung-hoon has been serving as the director of Youth Entrepreneur Center and as head of the Technology Entrepreneurship Department since 2014, and has built an entrepreneurship-friendly undergraduate program, founded youth start-ups, and made efforts to foster entrepreneurs equipped with technological knowledge and create a start-up culture among the students of the university. In recognition of such efforts and achievements, he has been chosen as a man of merit in the ‘2019 Development and Promotion of Entrepreneurship’ category.In 2017, the university established a compulsory undergraduate entrepreneurship course for the first time in Korea, with the goal of cultivating entrepreneurial activities, and has developed a variety of educational content on entrepreneurship. Currently, 50 courses on entrepreneurship are being offered, and 9,100 students take these classes every year. In recognition of such efforts and achievement, Professor Jeon Byung-hoon received an Award for Excellence (from the Chairman of National Research Foundation of Korea), in the “2019 Startup Class 100 Competition” at Ilsan KINTEX on November 8, 2019.In addition, Professor Jeon Byung-hoon was instrumental in the 2016 opening of the “Chungmu Entrepreneur Cube,” utilizing idle space in the region, along with the Seoul Jung-gu Office. He has also served as the manager (MP) of the Seoul Campus Town Project since 2017 and has led the spread of the entrepreneurial spirit in local communities by working with universities, municipalities, and community stakeholders. Professor Jeon Byung-hoon stated, “In line with the rapidly changing times, we should continue to develop a variety of educational content in order to cultivate students' entrepreneurial sensibilities and build an ecosystem for revitalizing university start-ups.”

The Celebratory Event for the 50th Anniversary of the College of...

The Celebratory Event for the 50th Anniversary of the College of Education and the 40th Anniversary of the Graduate School of Education Was Held Successfully A commemorative event that celebrated the 50th year of the first admission to the College of Education (in 1969) and the 40th year of the first admission to the Graduate School of Education (in 1979) was successfully held at Grand Ambassador Hotel in Jangchung-dong and throughout the campus of Dongguk University on Friday, October 11. Over 300 alumni and 100 secondary school educators attended the event, which consisted of an academic conference, a school administrator training, and an evening performance called the Night of Hakrim Alumni. The attendees celebrated the establishment of the institutions and strengthened their commitment toward further development of the university.Over 100 people attended the academic conference for school teachers as well as the school administrator training for principals and vice principals of secondary schools and explored measures to manage changes in education and teachers’ roles in the age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The campus tour was particularly well received among the attendees, as it provided the opportunity to witness the innovative achievements of the college and have a conversation with future teachers. The evening performance, which is also known as the Night of Hakrim Alumni, started at 6 p.m. with the sound of drums played by students majoring in dance at the Graduate School of Education. This event was attended by over 300 alumni, including Dae-shin Park, the chairman of the alumni association; Chae-gi Gwak, the President of Academic Affairs; Byung-hwa Jeon, the Head of Seoul Jungbu District Office of Education; and Sang-jin Bahn, the President of the Korean Educational Development Institute. During the event, the Dongguk University Choir showcased a celebratory performance; the alumni association awarded scholarships to juniors; and the university presented a plaque of appreciation to the schools that cooperate well with the college regarding teaching practices. Cheol-Geun Song, a graduate from the class of 1985, made a pledge to donate 100 million won. The relay of donations for junior alumni and the alma mater continued as Donggwanhwae, an alumni group of current school principals and vice principals, donated 10 million won; Professor Jin-ho Koh at the Department of Education donated 10 million won; and the faculty members of the College of Education donated 20 million won. The joint performance of the student band comprising history education majors and Professor Jin-ho Koh at the Department of Education created an exhilarating atmosphere that commemorated the Night of Hakrim Alumni. Jae-woong Yoon, Dean of the College of Education and the Graduate School of Education, declared a new vision of “becoming one of the 100 best colleges in the field of education based on the global education platform.” He said that the College and the Graduate School of Education, as the living history of Korean education, will not become complacent but will continue to strive to produce professional educators who can contribute to the future society.

Haram; where you can learn Korean at no charge

Haram; where you can learn Korean at no chargeSome classes are held forexchange and international students every Saturday at 11 A.M. in DonggukUniversity for free. They are provided by Haram which is a club teaching Koreanfor 13 years. If you join the class, you could choose the class depending onyour levels; Beginner, Basic, Intermediate class. Here are six experiences of Koreanand foreigner studentsAboutHaram from Korean StudentsChoiJeong-moon (Economics, Junior) I have been the member of the club for ayear. I belong to Education Bureau and I teach class. I could figure out whatwas hard on foreign students when they learn Korean. Especially in Intermediateclass, we usually make cultural exchange; go around the table to talk about onetopic. Haram is different from other clubs in school since we do have sense ofduty. KoHyeong-bin (Division of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Freshman)I belong to Management Bureau and wemanage Korean students and prepare events and activities. At first, I wassurprised to meet international students who speak Korean well and even myKorean friends didn’t notice he was foreigner. We got close one other and wehad a housewarming party. Many foreign students have class in the lateafternoon and do not have much time to meet Korean friends. I recommend Haramfor them.KimHyeong-jin (Division of English, Freshman)Since my dream is to be an English teacher,I would like to do educational service. It seemed interesting to teach Koreanfor foreigners when I saw the poster of the club. I just joined in thissemester and I am participating classes before deciding bureau. It is an unusualvolunteer work to Korean students. Also, it is a rare opportunity for foreignstudents to learn Korean.Experiencein Haram from Exchange and International StudentsImaneHoluigue (Political Science, Senior) from Université de Lille, France On the first of day of orientation the teacherfrom Haram presented the club. I am taking Basic Korean class in Dongguk thissemester, but I needed more learning. I joined the first day of the club and itwas interesting, so I kept joining. Other international students also agreewith me and that is why we keep coming back.On October 5th was sports day; running,rope jumping, and playing dodge ball. I expect that this would help forlearning since we can get closer and know each other well. Plus, it is carefulthat there are different levels. You can have a social life in Korea when youdon’t know anyone.Chenand Wu Jiakun (from left to right) in Intermediate ClassChenHsiang Nerng (graduate student of Division of Electronics and Electrical Engineering)from MalaysiaI have participated the class for 2 years.We learn Korean that we can utilize in real life and outside of that there arelots of activities including Temple stay, cup painting and picnic at Hangang River.I have learned exact pronunciation in the class though I studied Korean foryears in my country. It is important that the class is totally free, and all ofthe Korean teachers are nice and kind.WuJiakun (graduate of Department of Korean Language and Literature) from ChinaAs I am from China, I mostly hung out withother Chinese students. There was less opportunity to communicate with Korean.However, in Haram I could make many Korean friends in such an informal atmosphere.Not only I learned inter siot (사이시옷),one of the rules Korean spelling, but also experienced dining culture in theclub for 3 years.Ifyou need more information, please visit Haram official sitehttp://dguharam.com/Hwang Hae-sudhfl00@dongguk.edu

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.