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President of Sehan University
Yi Sung-hoon
Son of the Founder, Serving as President for 17 Years, Focusing on Internationalization with an Asian Emphasis [2024]
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Last Updated on May 14, 2024
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President of Sehan University
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Yi Sung-hoon is the president of Sehan University.
He was born on February 20, 1960, in Naju, Jeollanam-do, as the son of Lee Kyung-soo, the founder of Sehan University.
He graduated from Gwangseong High School in Seoul and the Department of Business Administration at Seoul National University. He obtained a master's degree in business administration from the University of Michigan in the United States.
He completed his doctoral program at Sogang University Graduate School and received his Ph.D. from Jeonju University Graduate School.
In 2006, he was inaugurated as the president of Daebul University (now Sehan University) but resigned due to embezzlement.
He returned in 2010 and has been serving as the president for 17 years.
He served as the chairman of the Association of Presidents of Private Universities in Korea.
He is strengthening relationships with universities in the Asian region, focusing on attracting international students.
He was born on February 20, 1960, in Naju, Jeollanam-do, as the son of Lee Kyung-soo, the founder of Sehan University.
He graduated from Gwangseong High School in Seoul and the Department of Business Administration at Seoul National University. He obtained a master's degree in business administration from the University of Michigan in the United States.
He completed his doctoral program at Sogang University Graduate School and received his Ph.D. from Jeonju University Graduate School.
In 2006, he was inaugurated as the president of Daebul University (now Sehan University) but resigned due to embezzlement.
He returned in 2010 and has been serving as the president for 17 years.
He served as the chairman of the Association of Presidents of Private Universities in Korea.
He is strengthening relationships with universities in the Asian region, focusing on attracting international students.
- Life Summary
- Career Highlights & Challenges
- · Operation of Jeonnam Unification Education Center
- · Yi Sung-hoon Devotes Efforts to Expanding Exchange with Chinese Universities
- · Laying the Foundation for Aviation Operations Expertise, Establishment of Unhwa International University
- · Strengthening Korea-Indonesia University Cooperation
- · Selected as a Certified University for Internationalization in 2023
- · Appointment of Yi Sung-hoon as Chairman of Private University Presidents' Association
- · Practical Music Department, Marine Leisure Department, and other flagship departments' success
- · Celebrating the 20th Anniversary with the Establishment of Dangjin Campus
- · Name Change from Daebul University to Sehan University
- · The Path Traveled by Sehan University
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- Market and Social Evaluation
- Notable Incidents & Legal Affairs
- - Controversy over 'Degree Trading' through Family-Owned Overseas Study Center
- - Embezzlement and Unpaid Wages Charges, Acquitted on Appeal
- - Maintained Dean Position Despite Conviction, Appointed as Special Vice-Chancellor
- - Exclusion from Education Ministry Financial Support
- - Criticized for clinging to the presidency despite receiving a fine
- - President's Wife Holds 7 University Positions 'Controversy'
- - Falsifying Technology Transfer Records by Fabricating Contracts with Companies
- - Per Capita Education Expenses per Student Fall Below Half of University Average
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- Educational Background
- Family & Personal Connections
- Awards & Recognitions
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