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President of Chonnam National University
Jung Sung-taek
Orthopedic Surgeon Turned University President, Faces Challenge of Restoring Reputation after Glocal30 Rejection
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Last Updated on Apr 8, 2024
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President of Chonnam National University
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Jung Sung-taek is the President of Chonnam National University.
He is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in pediatric orthopedics and bone and soft tissue oncology.
He was born on April 22, 1961, in Damyang, Jeollanam-do.
He graduated from Chonnam National University Medical School and received his master's and doctorate degrees in medicine from Chonnam National University Graduate School.
In 1999, he was appointed as a professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Chonnam National University Medical School.
He served as the Director of Planning and Coordination and Dean of Student Affairs at Chonnam National University Hospital.
He has been active as the president of the Korean Pediatric Orthopedic Society, the Korean Society for Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction, and the Korean Bone and Joint Oncology Society. He is also the president of the National Association of Presidents of National and Public Universities.
He was elected president through a direct election system in 2021.
He is committed to restoring the status of Chonnam National University as a leading national university and preparing for the future through change and integration.
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He is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in pediatric orthopedics and bone and soft tissue oncology.
He was born on April 22, 1961, in Damyang, Jeollanam-do.
He graduated from Chonnam National University Medical School and received his master's and doctorate degrees in medicine from Chonnam National University Graduate School.
In 1999, he was appointed as a professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Chonnam National University Medical School.
He served as the Director of Planning and Coordination and Dean of Student Affairs at Chonnam National University Hospital.
He has been active as the president of the Korean Pediatric Orthopedic Society, the Korean Society for Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction, and the Korean Bone and Joint Oncology Society. He is also the president of the National Association of Presidents of National and Public Universities.
He was elected president through a direct election system in 2021.
He is committed to restoring the status of Chonnam National University as a leading national university and preparing for the future through change and integration.
#JungSungtaek #ChonnamNationalUniversity #orthopedics #pediatricorthopedics #boneoncology #medicalprofessor #universitypresident #SouthKorea #nationaluniversity #educationleadership
- Life Summary
- Career Highlights & Challenges
- · Honorary Diploma Awarded to Democratic Merit Holder
- · Outstanding Research Achievements in Advanced Materials and Biotechnology
- · Joint Research with Prestigious American Universities in Advanced Fields
- · 52 Professors Included in the Global Top 2% Scientists
- · Elected as President of the National Association of Presidents of National and Public Universities
- · Discovered 20 Independence Activists Who Operated Overseas But Have Not Been Recognized
- · Ranked First in Student Education Investment and Faculty Research Funding
- · Actively Fostering Talent and Developing Technology in Next-Generation Communication
- · Operation of Bitgreen Industry-University Convergence Campus
- · AI Talent Development with Gwangju City and Google Cloud Korea
- · Expanded Exchanges with Polish Universities
- · The 5·18 Institute Explores Modern Values on Historical Significance
- · Former Prosecutor General of Moon Jae-in's Administration Chooses Chonnam National University Over Seoul National University
- · Inauguration as the 21st President
- · Chonnam National University's Average Tuition Fees are 61.5% of the University Average
- · University Overview
- · The Journey of Chonnam National University
- Vision and Goals
- Market and Social Evaluation
- Notable Incidents & Legal Affairs
- - Chonnam National University Sues Professor for 'Poor Project Performance'
- - Chonnam National University Museum Criticized for Poor Cultural Heritage Management
- - Re-Test Held for Practical Exam in Art Department Early Admission
- - Chonnam National University Fails to Qualify for Glocal University 30 Project
- - Allegations of Misappropriation of Regional Innovation Project Funds
- - Security and Safety Breach: Homeless Man Illegally Enters Library with Found Student ID
- - Technology Holding Company Misused Funds for Entertainment, No Legal Grounds for Punishment
- - University Criticized for Lukewarm Response to Professor Assault Incident
- - University with the Highest Staff Crime Rate Among National Universities
- - Allegations of Favoritism for Chonnam National University President's Daughter
- - Presidential Candidate Replaced Due to Research Ethics Violation
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- Educational Background
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