Eco-Friendly Recycling Technology Using Eutectic Salts Also Upgrades Battery PerformanceProfessor Yoon Moonsoo s Research Team, Department of Chemical and Biological Battery EngineeringA technology has been developed to recycle used batteries into high-performance batteries using only existing mass-production equipment.Professor Yoon Moonsoo s research team from Gachon University s Department of Chemical and Biological Battery Engineering, in collaboration with Professor Zhu Li s team from MIT in the U.S. and Professor Yan Hao Dong s team from Tsinghua University in China, introduced a new recycling technology that regenerates used batteries into high-energy batteries.Conceptual Diagram Comparing Ni-rich Cathode Material Manufacturing and Recycling MethodsThe research team wrapped cathode materials (the key component of batteries) recovered from used batteries with a special salt mixture called eutectic salts, then briefly heated them just enough to partially melt and restore damaged structures. It s like melting broken building blocks to reassemble them this process reorganizes the material s crystal structure to enhance performance.Traditional recycling methods were complex and generated a lot of wastewater, posing environmental challenges. However, this new technology can be easily applied using existing production facilities and produces almost no wastewater, making it eco-friendly.The recycled battery material showed higher energy storage capacity and less performance degradation over extended use. In tests with actual-sized batteries (700mAh), the material retained 88.1% of its capacity even after 300 charge-discharge cycles, demonstrating its potential for commercialization.Professor Yoon said, Without needing special equipment, we can revive used batteries into high-performance batteries using only existing mass-production facilities, an important breakthrough that accelerates the practical application of recycling technology. This research was supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea and was published online on the 9th of last month in the world-renowned journal Energy Environmental Science.□ Professor Yoon Moonsoo s Lab (NEST LAB): https://sites.google.com/view/nestlab/home□ Paper link: https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2025/ee/d5ee01086a

Education and Research Collaboration to Actively Foster Practical Semiconductor TalentOn May 27th, Gachon University signed a memorandum of understanding with Siemens EDA Korea to foster next-generation semiconductor talent and took a commemorative photo at the Gachon Hall on campus.On May 27th, Gachon University signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Siemens EDA Korea (CEO Kim Junhwan) at Gachon Hall to foster talent in the next-generation semiconductor field.The ceremony was attended by Gachon University s Vice President Yoon Wonjoong, Professor Oh Hyunseok from the Department of Semiconductor Design, Siemens EDA CEO Kim Junhwan, Executive Director Lee Uiseong, and Manager Jung Yeji, who discussed the direction of industry-academia cooperation and practical collaboration plans.Siemens EDA Korea, a branch of Siemens Digital Industry Software, provides semiconductor design automation (EDA) and advanced simulation technologies, contributing to digital innovation in the industry and the development of skilled technical talent.The two institutions signed two agreements: one for nurturing talent specialized in semiconductor-focused universities, and another for operating a master's program under an early employment-type contract department, marking the start of full-scale cooperation.Under the agreement, both sides plan to establish a multifaceted cooperation system, including joint design and operation of semiconductor-specialized curricula, industry-academia joint research projects, support for on-site training programs, and building and expanding educational infrastructure for talent development.Vice President Yoon Wonjoong stated, Through this agreement, Gachon University will lead practical talent development and advanced research in the semiconductor field. We will provide students with real educational opportunities and strengthen employment connections through close cooperation with industry. CEO Kim Junhwan said, As competition in the global semiconductor market intensifies, nurturing talent that meets industry demands is more important than ever. We will drive technological innovation and talent development together with Gachon University.

Establishing Industry-Academia-Research Collaboration and Expanding Practical Education Linked to Local CompaniesOfficials who attended the opening ceremony of the Gachon University Bio-Healthcare Convergence Research Institute are taking a commemorative photo.On June 5th, Gachon University held the opening ceremony of the Gachon University Bio-Healthcare Convergence Research Institute at the University Vision Tower, officially launching its role as a hub for talent development and technological innovation in Gyeonggi Province s bio-health industry.The ceremony was organized as part of the Gyeonggi-do-led Bio-Health Innovation Platform (GUIP) Project, aiming to establish an industry-academia-research collaboration system and build a foundation for nurturing talents in cutting-edge fields such as digital healthcare, AI medical technology, and bio-medical devices.The event began with an opening address by Seowon Sik, Director of the Research Institute (also head of the GUIP Project at Gachon University), followed by congratulatory speeches from Lee Eejun, Director of the Seongnam Industry Promotion Agency, and Vice President Yoon Wonjoong of Gachon University. The ceremony continued with a presentation session attended by university, industry, and government officials.During the presentation session, Professor Lee Dongwoo from Gachon University s Department of Biomedical Engineering, CEO Lee Hunsang of Curaco Co., and Director Lee Jongseok of the Gyeonggi Economic Science Promotion Agency outlined their institutions roles and collaboration strategies, discussing plans to build a bio-health talent ecosystem.With the establishment of this research institute, Gachon University plans to operate a practical, hands-on curriculum and a real industry-academia-research platform through collaboration with local companies. In partnership with Gyeonggi Province, the university will foster an open innovation ecosystem, aiming to become a global innovation hub in the bio-health industry.Director Seowon Sik stated, This opening is more than just the launch of an institution; it marks the university s first step in leading a sustainable bio-health innovation ecosystem that integrates industry and local communities. Moving forward, Gachon University will dedicate itself to responsibly operating a platform where industry, academia, and research can grow together.

Improving Language Skills and Cultivating a Global Mindset at 29 Universities in 17 CountriesVice President Yoon Wonjoong (center) and students who attended the scholarship certificate ceremony for students dispatched in the 2025 Spring semester are taking a photo after the event.Gachon University will send a total of 268 enrolled students to 39 universities across 17 countries through its overseas exchange programs from the summer vacation through the second half of the year. Each dispatched student can receive a scholarship of up to 6 million KRW. The scholarship certificate awarding ceremony was held on June 5th at the Gachon Hall lecture room, attended by Vice President Yoon Wonjoong, Director of International Affairs Choi Kyungjin, and about 150 students.During the summer, Gachon will dispatch 72 students for a short-term language training program (Hawaii Gachon Elite Course) at the Hawaii Gachon Global Center located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The program will be carried out twice starting from the end of June. Students will learn local culture and improve language skills through classes at the University of Hawaii and the Hawaii Gachon Global Center. Additionally, 60 students will be dispatched for short-term overseas courses to universities such as Ritsumeikan University in Japan, Peking University in China, Ming Chuan University in Taiwan, University of Southern California Irvine, University of Florida, University of Sheffield, University of Leeds in the UK, University of Malta, and Griffith University in Australia.In the second half of the year, a total of 96 students will be dispatched as exchange and visiting students. The partner universities include prestigious schools ranked within the top 250 in the QS World University Rankings, such as the University of Southern California, Sapienza University of Rome in Italy, and the University of Leeds in the UK. Language-based partner universities include English-speaking schools such as Northwest University in the U.S., University of Guelph in Canada, SOAS University of London in the UK, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poland, and Deakin University in Australia; Japanese-speaking schools such as Teikyo University and Mejiro University; and Chinese-speaking schools such as Beijing University of Technology, Hangzhou Normal University, and Ming Chuan University. Additionally, 40 students will be dispatched for a long-term language training program (Hawaii Gachon Premium Course).Gachon University operates an extensive overseas dispatch program through exchange agreements with 282 universities across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. In particular, in August 2023, it opened the Gachon Fullerton Center in the Los Angeles area to provide systematic support for students local adaptation, building educational infrastructure based on its global education foundation. With this, Gachon University is making strides beyond Korea toward the world.Vice President Yoon Wonjoong stated, Gachon University actively supports students to grow as global talents by dispatching more than 500 students annually to top universities worldwide in countries like the U.S., Italy, Poland, and France. We will continue to expand our global education infrastructure through diverse overseas exchange programs. Gachon University provides scholarships for each dispatch program to support students studies, and credits earned at the host universities are recognized as Gachon University credits. Students are selected in two stages: first, through a document review based on academic records, English proficiency, and international program participation; then, through in-depth personality and English interviews.

Advanced equipment introduced to enable hands-on training in key semiconductor processes such as etching, deposition, and planarization.Expansion of the foundation for cultivating practical semiconductor professionals through strengthened field-oriented education. On June 10th, Gachon University President Lee Gilya, dressed in a cleanroom suit, toured the facilities and equipment in the cleanroom of the Gachon Nanofab Center on the first floor of the Semiconductor College, and held a conversation with professors while holding a wafer.Gachon University has newly renovated and opened its cleanroom facility to enable hands-on training in semiconductor processes, strengthening on-site semiconductor education.On June 10th, Gachon University held the Gachon Nanofab Center Cleanroom Opening Ceremony on the first floor of the College of Semiconductor Engineering, co-hosted by the Semiconductor Specialization Project Group and the Early Employment Contract Department Leading University Project Group. The event was attended by President Lee Gilya, Executive Vice President Choi Miri, Vice President Yoon Wonjoong, Dean of the College of Semiconductor Engineering Lee Sangryul, Director of the Semiconductor Specialization Project Group Cho Seongbo, Director of the Early Employment Contract Department Project Group Cho Uisik, as well as faculty and students from the College of Semiconductor Engineering.The ceremony, emceed by Director Cho Uisik, included a progress report on the project and construction, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, commemorative photos, and a guided tour of the cleanroom. President Lee Gilya personally donned a cleanroom suit and joined the facility tour, inspecting the newly built semiconductor education infrastructure and emphasizing the importance of a field-oriented education environment.On June 10th, Gachon University took a commemorative photo during the Gachon Nanofab Center Cleanroom Opening Ceremony held on the first floor of the College of Semiconductor Engineering.This opening ceremony marked the complete renovation of the existing cleanroom, originally built in 2002. Through the Semiconductor Specialization University Project and the Early Employment Contract Department Project, approximately 800 million KRW was invested in construction, and around 1 billion KRW worth of new equipment was introduced. The cleanroom is equipped with advanced devices such as RIE, ALD, sputter, photo aligner, CMP, cleaning equipment, and inkjet printers, enabling hands-on training in key semiconductor processes like etching, deposition, and planarization at an industry-standard level.The practice space was also expanded from its previous 225㎡ to 360㎡. This expansion has created an environment where more undergraduate and graduate students can receive hands-on education based on the latest semiconductor processing technologies.In her congratulatory remarks, President Lee Gilya stated, With the opening of this cleanroom, we will further strengthen our practical, hands-on education to foster key talents who will lead the global semiconductor industry, so that Gachon University becomes synonymous with semiconductors. Gachon University President Lee Gilya is touring the process training site in the Gachon Nanofab Center cleanroom, engaging in a discussion with students about the training content.Prior to this, on June 4th, Gachon University also held an opening ceremony for the Semiconductor Education Center s training facility at the College of Engineering. The event was attended by representatives from the Seongnam City AI Semiconductor Division, the Korea Fabless Industry Association, and other related organizations. The new training facility includes a basic engineering design lab and spaces for student clubs and extracurricular activities.The Semiconductor Education Center is establishing a comprehensive, life-cycle-based semiconductor education system, spanning from elementary and middle school gifted programs to high school, university, and even unemployed graduates. It offers not only major courses and hands-on training but also club activities, creative projects, industry-academia collaboration programs, and the development of experimental teaching materials all within an extensive educational roadmap.On June 4th, Gachon University took a commemorative photo during the Semiconductor Education Center Training Facility Opening Ceremony held at the College of Engineering.Starting with its selection as the lead institution for the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy s Semiconductor Infrastructure Construction Project in 2021, Gachon University has achieved remarkable milestones in the semiconductor field, including:△ Establishing the undergraduate Next-Generation Semiconductor Major in 2022△ Co-managing the Seongnam City Fabless Academy in 2022△ Being selected for the 4th Phase Brain Korea 21 (BK21) Project for Fostering Innovative Talent in the Intelligent Semiconductor Field in 2024△ Being chosen for the Ministry of Education s Semiconductor Specialized University support project in 2024Last year, Gachon University also opened Korea s first College of Semiconductor Engineering and Semiconductor Education Center with an admission quota of 400 students.With the newly established cleanroom and Semiconductor Education Center as its core, Gachon University plans to further strengthen its hands-on training infrastructure and accelerate the cultivation of interdisciplinary talents who will lead the future semiconductor industry.

Using AI and IoT-based automatic control, the system reduces classroom energy consumption by 40%Professor Youngtae Chae s research team in the Department of Architectural Engineering at Gachon University, in collaboration with Seed Co., Ltd., has developed an energy-saving system that can dramatically reduce energy consumption in university classrooms.This research was conducted as part of the 2023 Industry-Academia-Research Collabo R D Project led by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups. The project is titled Development of IWMS SaaS Solutions to Improve Building Energy and Space Management Services. Gachon University is participating as a joint research and development institution, establishing a living lab in the College of Engineering classrooms to carry out pilot testing.Research Diagram (Cloud-Based AI System and AI-Integrated Control)The research team installed remotely controllable heat pumps for heating and cooling and electronic lighting switches in aging classrooms, building a system that automatically controls energy use based on student occupancy using IoT sensors. The AI-based control program learns from academic schedules, classroom timetables, external weather forecasts, and students space usage patterns to pre-heat before use and automatically shut down after use, preventing unnecessary energy consumption.As a result of the pilot, classrooms in the living lab saw over a 30% reduction in operating hours compared to regular classrooms with the same equipment, and energy consumption was cut by up to 40%.Choi Hyun-woong, CEO of Seed Co., said, Due to the distributed energy systems in university buildings, efficient management has been difficult, but this system reduces energy waste by enabling centralized control and automation. Professor Chaeyoung Tae stated, Classrooms account for over 60% of university facilities. This system combines AI and cloud-based control technology to not only reduce energy consumption but also contribute to creating a comfortable learning environment for students.

Participation of 25 Advanced Companies Providing Practical Employment Support through On-site Interviews and MentoringAt the 2025 Advanced Industry Outstanding Talent Campus Recruiting held by Gachon University on the 30th, students are participating in mentoring sessions with company representatives.On the 30th, Gachon University s University Job Plus Center, in collaboration with IBK Industrial Bank of Korea and the Korea Industrial Technology Promotion Association, successfully hosted the 2025 Advanced Industry Outstanding Talent Campus Recruiting event.The event took place in the first floor and basement lobby of Gachon Hall and featured 25 leading companies representing advanced industries such as semiconductors, IT, electrical and electronics, bio and medical, and machinery and construction. Through on-site interviews and one-on-one mentoring, the event provided Gachon University s current students and alumni with practical employment opportunities.Participating companies included semiconductor firms such as Unisem and Mikoceramics; IT companies like Abakus and SK Shieldus; electrical and electronics companies including Ubiquoss and Youngin Energy Solution; machinery and construction firms like Estate and Advantest Korea; and bio and medical companies such as Dentium, i-Sense, and Ilyang Pharmaceutical. Additionally, leading companies from various industries, including Coway, Sesco, JCNM, and Myunghwa Industrial, also took part..Commemorative Photo from the Opening Ceremony of Gachon University s 2025 Advanced Industry Outstanding Talent Campus Recruiting EventAt the opening ceremony of Gachon University s 2025 Advanced Industry Outstanding Talent Campus Recruiting, key figures attended, including Gachon University s Vice President Wonjung Yoon, Director of Employment and Career Choi Hoimyeong, Korea Industrial Technology Promotion Association s Executive Vice Chairman Seogon Ko, IBK Industrial Bank s Deputy CEO Geonhong Lee, and CEO Youngtaek Lim of Abakus Co., Ltd., representing the participating companies.The event featured several zones: the Recruitment Hall where job interviews took place; the Success Making Hall offering employment skill enhancement programs such as VR interview experiences, personal color analysis, and image making; and the Promotion Hall providing information from the organizing institutions. Additionally, various side events like a job support caf and photo wall received enthusiastic responses from participating students.Notably, Bok Seonghyun, CEO of D3 Co., delivered a special lecture titled Employment Without Losing Your Dream, sharing his unique career design strategies and offering practical employment tips and motivation to students.Vice President Wonjung Yoon stated, This event is a great example of collaboration between industry and university, providing students with real employment opportunities. Gachon University will continue to strengthen industry-academia cooperation linked to advanced industries and expand employment support programs.

Graduates Jeon Se-cheol, Lim Ye-won, Jang Ho-won, Kim Young-jae, Yoon Ye-rim, and Lee Soo-minGraduates Jeon Se-cheol, Lim Ye-won, Jang Ho-won, Yoon Ye-rim, and Kim Young-jae from the Department of Law, and Lee Soo-min from the Department of Social Welfare (from top left in the photo).Six Gachon University graduates passed the 14th Bar Examination announced on the 24th. Theyare Jeon Se-cheol (Class of 13), Lim Ye-won ( 15), Jang Ho-won ( 14), Kim Young-jae ( 17), and Yoon Ye-rim ( 16) from the Department of Law, and Lee Soo-min ( 16) from the Department of Social Welfare.A total of 3,336 people took the bar exam this year, and 1,744 candidates who scored 880.1 points or higher passed, resulting in a pass rate of 52.28%.The first-time pass rate for those who obtained a master s degree from law school this year (14th class) was 74.78%, and the pass rate compared to the law school enrollment quota reached 87.2%. Additionally, the final cumulative pass rate for test takers who used all their five attempts within five years after graduation was 88.29%.

Gachon University Proud Alumni InterviewPraised as a work that once again reminds us of art s power to bring comfort, among other positive reviews Gachon University alumnus Yang Jung-uk has been awarded the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art s 2024 Artist of the Year Award.Yang Jung-uk, a Gachon University alumnus from the Department of Sculpture (Class of 2003), was selected in February as the final recipient of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art s 2024 Artist of the Year Award, jointly hosted with the SBS Culture Foundation. This award recognizes the leading figure in the art world for the year.The Artist of the Year Award annually selects four talented visual artists, providing them with opportunities to create new works and exhibit them. Among these, one artist is chosen as the final winner. Each nominated artist receives a creative grant of 50 million won, and the final awardee is granted an additional 10 million won.Yang Jung-uk s work received high praise from the judging panel, including comments such as a piece that once again reminds us of art s power to bring comfort (Kim Hae-joo, Senior Curator at Singapore Art Museum) and it is moving how the large-scale works and the humble pieces made from leftover materials after the creation process connect and interact (Charles Landbrouet, Head of Research at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, Netherlands).At the nominee exhibition held at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Seoul, Yang presented works including In a Field of the Familiar Yet Unknown (2024), Hearts That Care for Each Other (2024), Technology Comes from Devotion, Temporary Map (2024), and The Drawing of One Who Wishes to Remember (2024).After receiving the award, Yang returned to his alma mater on the 15th to give a special lecture for junior students despite his busy schedule. An interview was conducted with him at the university s PR office, where he shared his thoughts on the award.Interview HighlightsQ. Congratulations on winning the 2024 Artist of the Year Award. Please share your thoughts on receiving this honor. The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art s Artist of the Year award was established when I graduated from university. It is one of the highest honors in the Korean art world, on par with the National Art Exhibition (Gukjeon), so I had long aimed to receive it at least once.This award is both a personal honor and a recognition of the artistic trajectory I ve built since graduation, as well as my response to new directions demanded by the art world. Seeing my work being understood and appreciated by both the art community and the public through this award gave me renewed motivation. I feel I ve achieved a major goal as an artist.Q. How did your time at Gachon University s Department of Sculpture influence you as an artist? When I entered, Gachon s art entrance exam had no standardized format, which allowed for a unique and flexible artistic approach. The school looked at me beyond conventional entrance art styles, which was also well known among private academies.Though I majored in sculpture, I also took painting classes to develop my sensibility as a painter and began seriously focusing on sculpture after admission. I won awards in university-hosted art competitions, receiving benefits as an art-specialized student. From my second year, I participated in the then-popular Ssamzie Space exhibitions and took classes with artist Ham Jin, a fellow Gachon alumnus and Venice Biennale invitee, gaining diverse artistic inspiration.At that time, Gachon s art college was nicknamed the barbarian university. While Hongik University held the shield and sword, we were recognized for our original and creative style like a bent trident, which gave students great pride.Many renowned artists also graduated from Gachon. These experiences laid an important foundation for my artistic direction and independence.Q. What was the most difficult moment starting out as an artist, and how did you overcome it? I studied for seven years, repeatedly taking leaves of absence and returning due to financial difficulties while juggling part-time jobs. Professor Kim Yoo-sun understood my situation and personally supported me with scholarships and living expenses. Even after receiving that help, I was so desperate I couldn t return to school immediately. Later, I saved money to repay the professor, but she refused to accept it except for tuition. I have never forgotten that kindness and now try to support young artists myself.Right after graduation, it was hard to make a living from exhibitions, especially with installation and large-scale works. To support myself, I worked as a director at a design company and ran a craft business alongside my art. When struggling, I often visited my alma mater s campus to reflect and sought advice from juniors working late nights.Q. Your moving sculptures convey stories of life. Could you tell us about your philosophy of art? My work starts with people and the heart. People are beings moved by the heart, which in turn moves others and changes the world. Machines run on electricity, but humans act on the heart, and the output is different. Visualizing emotional waves and the energy of the heart is central to my work. I believe I received the Artist of the Year award because, in this era, the movement of the heart and small human stories have become key themes.Q. Your works communicate comfort and connection. Where do you find inspiration for these themes? I ve always been interested in emotional exchange. I see art as a medium that visually captures and shares moments of emotion. From my first year, I pondered questions like Where is the wrist? and delved into the essence of things, which evolved into a philosophical reflection on vocation and influenced later series. I ve sought the essence of emotion within small, subtle feelings and adhesive-like relationships.Q. Your work titles, such as In a Field of the Familiar Yet Unknown and Technology Comes from Devotion, are very unique. How do you choose them? I believe titles must be short but convey a strong message. After putting my child to sleep, I sometimes spend 1-2 hours focused on writing or titling. Titles should stick in people s memories like advertising copy. Writing is occasionally my main occupation because the title is the cover that best explains my work. Since grabbing the audience s attention is crucial, I put great care into naming.Q. What are your future creative plans or projects you want to challenge? I am preparing a series about mothers. Raising a child has made me deeply appreciate the greatness of mothers as creators and nurturers, and I want to express that in my work.Q. What message would you like to share with Gachon University s College of Arts students and young artists? The AI era is an era of opportunity for artists. If you can showcase the uniqueness of your creativity, emotion, and tactile skills, you can definitely get noticed. I encourage students to visit libraries and study magazines from the past five years to learn about trends in architecture, advertising, real estate, etc. At school, it s important not just to learn but to absorb and awaken to new insights. When lost or struggling, following the paths of seniors can help you explore your own way.Art is romantic, but realization requires thorough calculation and execution. How you spend each day and how efficiently matters. Artists must grow not only through imagination but also through realistic planning. Calculate your daily productivity and keep your mind active even on the way to school. From the moment you enter the gate, the work has already begun. I m very proud to be a Gachon University art graduate, and our university is gaining recognition in the domestic and international art scenes. Don t forget this, and I support your future as artists.Thank you.

Reported by Chosun Ilbo, TV Chosun, MBN, and others praised as The World's Youngest-Looking Person Who Could Make It into the Guinness Book TVchosun link The recent status of Gachon University President Lee Gilya has been widely reported by the media, sparking ongoing buzz both online and offline. On the 13th and 14th, major outlets such as Chosun Ilbo, Dong-A Ilbo, Maeil Business Newspaper, and Korea Economic Daily highlighted President Lee s appearance in a university promotional video, where she delivered her message with clear pronunciation, a steady voice, and upright posture showcasing her remarkably youthful look. TV Chosun and MBN each covered the story in segments lasting around five minutes. President Lee Gilya has drawn attention as a symbol of ageless beauty, with features that defy her 93 years such as a youthful appearance, full head of hair, sharp eyes, and a bright e-x-p-r-e-s-s-i-o-n. Media outlets have pointed to several secrets behind her seemingly 60-something physical condition, including genetics, drinking warm water upon waking, never skipping breakfast, regular walking, a positive mindset, and a diligent, disciplined lifestyle. Her commitment to daily stretching, avoiding spicy and salty foods, and complete abstinence from alcohol and smoking is cited as the foundation of her sustained health and vitality. President Lee recently appeared in a university promotional video released on Gachon University s official YouTube channel, where she stated, In the age of AI and platforms, there are no boundaries, expressing a strong determination that Gachon University will leap forward as the top platform university. The video also shows President Lee smiling and engaging warmly in conversation with students. In May 2023, President Lee spontaneously danced to Psy s Gangnam Style in front of students at the university festival. A short-form video of this, produced by the university s PR office and shared on the official YouTube and Instagram channels, has surpassed 5 million views.