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Kim Jeong-Kyoum is the 20th President of Chungnam National University. His term began on April 1, 2024, and will last for four years.

He has committed to playing a pivotal role in regional and national development, advocating for the university to lead in global higher education and innovation ecosystems.

Born in 1963, Kim Jeong-Kyoum graduated from Chungnam National University with a degree in Education and went on to earn both a master's and a doctoral degree in Education from the same institution.

He joined the faculty of Chungnam National University's Department of Education in 2001 and has held several key positions within the university, including Director of the Basic Liberal Arts Education Center, Director of the Leading University Project for Undergraduate Education, Dean of Academic Affairs, and Director of the AI Convergence Education Research Institute.

Kim has also served as a member of the Presidential Committee for National Integration and as an Educational Policy Advisor to the Ministry of Education. Additionally, he is the President of the Korean Society for Educational Technology.

Through the university's long-term vision for development, "Vision 2040," he aims to establish a mega-campus and create a unique educational model, positioning Chungnam National University as a strong leader in the future society.

Although Chungnam National University initially failed to make the list for the "Glocal University 30" project in its early stages, it was placed on the preliminary selection list after a reapplication in 2024. However, following Kim Jeong-Kyoum's appointment as president, the university's proposed merger with Hanbat National University fell through, putting its selection in jeopardy.

All eyes are now on Kim Jeong-Kyoum to see whether he can demonstrate the leadership needed to resolve this crisis.

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