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Kim Chong-yang is the Chairman of Hanyang University.

His father, Kim Yeon-jun, was an educator, entrepreneur, and musician who founded Hanyang University.

Through the foundation, he oversees Hanyang University, Hanyang Women's University, Hanyang Technical High School, Hanyang Middle School, Hanyang Women's High School, Hanyang Women's Middle School, Hanyang Elementary School, and Hanyang Women's University Kindergarten.

He was born on September 4, 1950, in Seoul.

He graduated from Seoul National University High School and Yonsei University with a degree in Education, studied at New York University Graduate School, and earned a Ph.D. in Education from Columbia University Graduate School.

He joined Hanyang University as a professor in the Department of Educational Technology in 1984.

He was appointed president in 1993 and served for 18 years until 2011, after which he moved to the position of chairman.

He has served as President of the Korean Educational Technology Society, Vice President of the Korean Olympic Committee, Vice President of the Association of Private University Presidents, Vice President of the University Social Service Association, and Advisor to the National Science and Technology Council.

He is humble yet bold. He has a keen interest in university sports and contributed to hosting the World Universiade Games in Korea.

Following his father's educational philosophy, he participates in the Sunfull Movement and human rights activities.

He is a Christian and enjoys hiking. His wife is Choi Kyung-hee, a cousin of SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won.

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