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Ewha Researchers to Lead Korea-EU Clean Hydrogen Innovation

Ewha has been officially selected as the lead organization for the “2025 BrainLink” program, an exchange support project for outstanding researchers organized by the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) and implemented by the National Research Foundation of Korea, with the aim to actively engage in international joint research and talent cultivation in the field of clean hydrogen. Professor Won Jae Choi, Professor Suyeon Cho, Professor Woo-Jae Kim, Professor Hoi Ri Moon, Professor Dong Ha Kim The BrainLink program is an MSIT-led initiative designed to promote exchanges between outstanding researchers across nations. Its primary goals are to enable leading Korean researchers to conduct joint research through cooperation with overseas research institutions and to cultivate next-generation talent with a global perspective. With its selection for this project, Ewha plans to lead research in the ESG sector, with a focus on the “Korea-EU Global Hydrogen Research Exchange and Advanced Human Resources Development Project Team.” Over the next two years and eight months, Ewha will receive a total of KRW 3.7 billion in government funding to drive the development of core original technologies across the entire lifecycle of clean hydrogen—from production to storage/transportation, and utilization— while also nurturing global hydrogen experts. Key researchers involved in the project include Project Director Woo-Jae Kim, along with Associate Professor Suyeon Cho of the Department of Chemical Engineering & Materials Science, Professors Dong Ha Kim and Hoi Ri Moon of the Department of Chemistry & Nanoscience, and Assistant Professor Won Jae Choi of the Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering at Ewha. In addition, Associate Professor Hyunchul Oh of the Department of Chemistry and Professor Kwangjin An of the Department of Energy and Chemical Engineering at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) will join the project as part of the collaborative research team. The Ewha project team will collaborate with leading hydrogen institutions across Europe, including Syensqo in Belgium—an industry partner of Ewha that has accumulated a diverse portfolio of joint research outcomes through over a decade of steady academia-industry collaboration—Air Liquide in France, Paris-Saclay University in France, TU Dresden and Leipzig University in Germany. Through these partnerships, the project team aims to promote substantial and sustainable international cooperation by facilitating joint research between domestic and international researchers as well as implementing overseas placement programs for students and researchers. This project will also focus on carrying out high-value-added research across the entire spectrum of hydrogen technologies. Concurrently, the team plans to develop hydrogen utilization technologies with global commercialization potential, thereby enhancing international competitiveness. Through this project, collaboration with leading EU hydrogen companies and universities will offer participants the opportunity to gain firsthand experience with world-class hydrogen technologies and demonstration infrastructure, while jointly developing advanced technologies in catalysis, storage, and utilization. This collaboration is expected to allow participants to learn from Europe’s advanced technologies and industrialization knowhow, helping them grow into globally-minded professionals through overseas placement programs. In addition, it will deepen their practical understanding of European hydrogen policies and market structures, thereby enhancing their prospects for future careers worldwide and technology commercialization.
- No.807
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- Date2025.05.29
- Views35280
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Ewha Fellows and Emerging Ewha Fellows Selected for the 2025 School Year

Ewha Fellows and Emerging Ewha Fellows Selected for the 2025 School Year To support the research and academic activities of its outstanding faculty members, Ewha has selected the 2025 Ewha Fellows and Emerging Ewha Fellows and is committed to fostering leading “first-mover” researchers. Professor William Jo, Professor Dong Ha Kim, Professor So-Jung Park, Professor Jin-Byung Park The selected Ewha Fellows included Professor William Jo of the Department of Physics, Professors Dong Ha Kim and So-Jung Park of the Department of Chemistry & Nanoscience, and Professor Jin-Byung Park of the Department of Food Science & Biotechnology. For the Emerging Ewha Fellows, consisting of assistant and associate professors at Ewha, Associate Professor Jonggeol Na of the Department of Chemical Engineering & Materials Science and Associate Professor Tae-Jin Song of the College of Medicine were selected. Professor Jonggeol Na, Professor Tae-Jin Song Ewha boasts 39 faculty members listed among the “world’s top 2 percent of scientists” who have continually advanced global research based on their exceptional research capabilities. Among them are eight Distinguished Professors including Professor Andreas Heinrich of the Department of Physics, a world-renowned researcher in quantum mechanics; Professor Wonwoo Nam of the Department of Chemistry & Nanoscience, a leading researcher in bioinorganic chemistry; Professor Juyoung Yoon of the Department of Chemistry & Nanoscience, who has been named among the world’s top 1 percent of highly-cited researchers (HCR) for 11 consecutive years; Professor Goo Taeg Oh of the Department of Life Science (Graduate School), a distinguished scholar in molecular developmental genetics; Professor In Kyoon Lyoo of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Graduate School), a prominent authority in brain and cognitive sciences; Professor Kwangmeyung Kim of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Graduate School), a representative researcher in the field of nanodrug delivery systems; Professor Chang-Hoi Ho of the Department of Climate and Energy Systems Engineering, Korea’s representative leading climate scientist; and Professor Yeomin Yoon of the Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, a leading researcher in the field of water environment management. The Office of Faculty & Academic Affairs commissioned and installed plaques in the faculty offices of professors selected as Distinguished Professors, Ewha Fellows, and Emerging Ewha Fellows. The design for these plaques, which display the names of the selected professors and the duration of their designation, reflect feedback gathered from the researchers themselves during a luncheon hosted by President Hyang-Sook Lee. This initiative aims to visually highlight the prestige of Ewha’s exceptional researchers and to promote their achievements both within and outside the university. The Office of Faculty & Academic Affairs stated, “The installation of these plaques goes beyond a mere symbolic gesture as a tangible recognition to convey our deep respect and encouragement for their outstanding research accomplishments.” They added, “We anticipate this recognition will have a positive impact on attracting top-tier graduate students and further motivating faculty members in their academic pursuits.” Under the vision of “Ewha Leading the Great Transformation through Inclusive Innovation,” Ewha is dedicated to creating a world-class research environment and enhancing its global competitiveness by fostering leading “first-mover” researchers and establishing the “Ewha Global Excellence Program” to strengthen international joint research.
- No.805
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- Date2025.05.28
- Views30683
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College of Music Successfully Holds a Large-Scale Concert in Celebration of Its 100th Anniversary

College of Music Successfully Holds a Large-Scale Concert in Celebration of Its 100th Anniversary On May 21, 2025 (Wed.), the College of Music at Ewha successfully held a large-scale concert at the Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall to commemorate its 100th anniversary. The event featured more than 300 performers, including faculty members, alumnae and current students of the College of Music, making it an extraordinary event with one of the largest numbers of participants ever recorded at the Seoul Arts Center. The event drew a full house of over 2,000 attendees, including Chairperson Chang Myong-Sue of the Ewha Womans University Board of Trustees, President Hyang-Sook Lee, and former presidents, students, alumnae, and supporters of Ewha. Even after the performance, which lasted well over two hours, the audience remained in their seats, sharing in the emotional resonance of the College of Music’s 100th anniversary as conveyed through music. Founded in 1925 at Ewha College as Korea’s first music department, the College of Music has stood at the forefront of change in Korean music education, taking on new challenges such as the training of professional female musicians, the establishment of Gugak (Korean traditional music) education, the formation of an orchestra ensemble, and opera productions. In March 2025, the College of Music celebrated its centennial with commemorative concerts at Lancaster Methodist Church and Carnegie Hall in New York, showcasing its presence and prestige on the global stage. The concerts served as an occasion to reflect on the College of Music’s music education and artistic achievements over the past 100 years and to set the stage for the next century, with the participation of about 300 attendees, including faculty members, alumnae, and current students. The program offered a rich and diverse repertoire that blended classical music, traditional Korean music, and original compositions, drawing an enthusiastic response from the audience. In addition, the 100th Anniversary Concert of the College of Music was organized as a meaningful stage to reaffirm the values of “Ewha the First, Ewha the Best.” The College of Music plans to continue its performances both internationally in countries such as Japan and the United States, and domestically in cities across Korea, including Busan and Gwangju. Through these performances, the College will reflect on its century-long musical journey, while sharing its tradition of engaging with and contributing to society through music, along with its vision for the future.
- No.803
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- Date2025.05.22
- Views26482
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College of Education Hosts the Emma Lecture 2025

The College of Education held the Emma Lecture 2025 on May 16, 2025 (Fri.) in Room B151 of the Education Building B to commemorate Ewha’s 139th anniversary and the 110th anniversary of its teacher training education. The Emma Lecture is an academic lecture series that began in 2000 in honor of the philosophy and spirit of Kim Ae-ma, the first dean of the College of Education. For over 50 years, she dedicated her life to learning and teaching at Ewha, contributing to the education of women, teachers, and children. This year’s event, held under the theme of “The AI Era: Educational Transformation and Teacher Competencies,” commenced with welcome remarks by Dean Eunhye Park Han of the College of Education and a congratulatory address by President Hyang-Sook Lee. The event was successfully held with over 100 attendees. Dr. Miho Taguma, Project Manager for the OECD Future of Education and Skills 2040 initiative, delivered a presentation titled “Preview of the Forthcoming OECD Teaching Compass: Future of Education and Skills 2040.” In her presentation, she introduced the OECD’s new future-oriented framework for education, “Teaching Compass,” which redefines the role of teachers and outlines changes across the entire educational ecosystem in preparation for the future of education by 2040. Dr. Miho Taguma proposed a collaborative model involving teachers, students, and technology, which is grounded in the concept of coexistence with artificial intelligence (AI). She highlighted that teacher competencies must expand beyond traditional knowledge to encompass new areas of knowledge such as data, AI, and neuroscience, along with metacognition, digital technology, and social-emotional competencies. As President of the Korea Education and Research Information Service (KERIS), Professor Jae Young Chung has been spearheading a range of digitalization initiatives in Korea’s education and academic research sectors. In his presentation titled, “Digital-Based Educational Innovation in AI Era,” he began by outlining the changes driven by the digital transformation era. He then discussed competencies for digital talent, the significance of personalized education, and the direction of digital innovation in education. Professor Chung further stated, “The success of educational innovation depends on the ability of teachers and learners to think and design in collaboration with AI. AI is not intended to replace teachers, but rather to serve as a ‘tool’ that enhances teachers’ high-touch engagement with learners.”
- No.801
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- Date2025.05.20
- Views24716
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Ewha Campus Town Project Team Earns the Top A+ Rating in Seoul City’s Performance Evaluation

Ewha Campus Town Project Team Earns the Top A+ Rating in Seoul City’s Performance Evaluation The Ewha Campus Town Project Team achieved a notable outcome of receiving the top A+ rating in the “2024 Campus Town Project Performance Evaluation” conducted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. This evaluation was carried out on 27 universities that participated in the Seoul City Campus Town Project in 2024, based on four criteria: cultivating talented entrepreneurs, fostering start-ups, revitalizing the local economy, and supporting specialized start-ups. The Ewha Campus Town Project Team garnered strong evaluations across all criteria and particularly earned recognition for its outstanding performance in creating a start-up ecosystem and enhancing community engagement. The team was highly evaluated for systematically assessing the sophistication of resident start-ups based on their development stages, characteristics, and business sectors, subsequently providing differentiated programs tailored to their needs. In particular, based on these assessment results, the team further reviewed the specific needs and demands of the start-ups and offered various customized consulting services, leading to practical support essential for these companies. Through this systematic support, Ewha ranked among the top performers in securing selections for government start-up programs compared to peer institutions in the same evaluation cohort. The team also showed excellent performance in revitalizing the local economy. It supported the shared use of the “Sinchon Youth Food Store” space in Seodaemun-gu by both local merchants and start-ups, contributing to attracting visitors and boosting the local economy. Furthermore, through the “Digital Marketing Comprehensive Support Center,” a collaborative program with Seodaemun-gu, the team provided systematic food business start-up consulting for both local residents and youths. As a result, Ewha also achieved top-tier participation rates in start-up incubation programs compared to comparable institutions in the same evaluation round.
- No.799
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- Date2025.05.16
- Views28507
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Ewha Law School Produces the Top Scorer in the 14th Bar Exam

Ewha Law School produced a total of 103 successful candidates in the 14th bar exam, including the top scorer. In particular, many of them were appointed as new judicial researchers, public prosecutors, and rapporteur judges, demonstrating their outstanding capabilities. Seo-yeon Choi, a graduate from the 14th cohort of students at Ewha Law School, earned the distinction of finishing first in the 14th bar exam with a total score of 1,248.07 points. Out of a record-high 3,336 examinees, 1,744 passed the exam, reflecting fierce competition with a slightly lower pass rate than the previous year. Ewha Law School produced 103 successful candidates, thereby affirming its excellence as a top law school. A total of 11 graduates from the 14th cohort of students at Ewha Law School, including Seo-yeon Choi, were newly appointed as judicial researchers, marking the fourth-largest number among law schools nationwide. As a result, a total of 88 judicial researchers now hail from Ewha Law School. Judicial researchers, often considered “prospective judges” due to their favorable standing for future judicial appointments, assist judges in trial proceedings by preparing various review reports, researching legal principles and precedents, reviewing theses and literature, and conducting extensive studies on individual cases. Meanwhile, eight graduates from the 13th and 14th cohorts at Ewha Law School were appointed as new public prosecutors, ranking in second place among law schools across the nation. Furthermore, two graduates from the same cohorts were appointed as rapporteur judges, reaffirming Ewha’s position as Korea’s premier institution for fostering female legal professionals.
- No.797
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- Date2025.05.12
- Views27477
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Special Conversation with Invited Speaker Wendy Cutler, a U.S. Trade Expert

Special Conversation with Invited Speaker Wendy Cutler, a U.S. Trade Expert On April 30, 2025 (Wed.), the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) hosted a special lecture titled “U.S.-Korea Economic Relations: Opportunities for Cooperation” at Lee Sam-bong Hall of the ECC building, featuring invited speaker Wendy Cutler, former Acting Deputy U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). The lecture was delivered as part of the William J. Perry Lecture Series, co‑hosted by Ewha Womans University and the Pacific Century Institute, and drew about 150 attendees, including President Hyang‑Sook Lee, Dean of the Graduate School of International Studies Brendan Howe, GSIS students and undergraduate students majoring in international studies, faculty and staff, as well as diplomatic, trade, and academic professionals. During the lecture, Ms. Cutler engaged in conversation with Invited Professor Sohn Jie Ae of Ewha’s Department of International Studies on the topic “U.S.-Korea Economic Relations: Opportunities for Cooperation.” Recognized as one of the most seasoned U.S. experts in diplomacy and trade, former Acting Deputy USTR Wendy Cutler discussed recent developments and future opportunities in Korea-U.S. trade relations, bilateral economic cooperation and responses to global economic changes. In particular, she noted with regard to the Trump administration’s trade policies, “Trump is using tariffs as negotiating leverage but then he’s also using tariffs to earn revenue, which often results in policy conflicts.” She emphasized, “Korea is one of the countries, which have a 90-day reprieve period, designated by the Trump administration, and Korea has been very serious through proposals for shipbuilding cooperation or cooperation on LNG. A strategic, time-sensitive approach is essential for negotiations.” She went on to share her experiences as a trade negotiator and her insight on female leadership, advising, “Women need to have more confidence, and networking and listening are so important to your careers.” The event concluded with a Q&A session and discussions with GSIS students and undergraduate students majoring in international studies, alongside members of the general public, covering various topics such as U.S. credibility, political interpretations of trade deficits, and strategic responses by Korea and China.
- No.795
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- Date2025.05.09
- Views25914
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President Hyang‑Sook Lee Participates in the “THE Asia Universities Summit”

President Hyang‑Sook Lee Participates in the “THE Asia Universities Summit” President Hyang‑Sook Lee attended the “THE Asia Universities Summit 2025” as a session speaker at the invitation of Times Higher Education (THE), a British publication of world university rankings. The summit this year, co-organized by THE and Macau University of Science and Technology, took place in Macau from April 21 (Mon.) to 23 (Wed.), 2025 under the theme of “Asia’s Rise: A Transformative Journey in Science, Technology and Innovation.” On the morning of April 23, 2025, while speaking in the session “Pioneering innovation: A spotlight on the role of South Korean universities in advancing science and technology,” President Lee shared Ewha’s development strategy and plans, approaches to enhancing research excellence and university–industry cooperation, and examples of contributions to national technological advancement, also offering advice for other institutions that intended to strengthen their influence in science and technology. Ewha has ranked first among Korean universities for four consecutive years (2020-2023) in the “Gender Equality” category of the “THE World University Impact Rankings.” Ewha has also been highly rated in the “No Poverty” category, particularly for its financial aid and academic support for low-income students, as well as its community outreach to relieve poverty. Meanwhile, on April 22, 2025 (Tue.), President Lee met with President Nancy Y. Ip of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and other HKUST officials to discuss ways to expand inter-university exchanges and cooperation, including the launch of a dual degree program. She also had a meeting with THE staff to exchange views on the composition and adjustment of the THE ranking indicators, contributing to strengthening global networks, and broadening strategic international engagement.
- No.793
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- Date2025.05.08
- Views25073
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Unveiling Ceremony for the Plaque in Honor of Rim Family Foundation Chairperson Soon Kyung Suh

Unveiling Ceremony for the Plaque in Honor of Rim Family Foundation Chairperson Soon Kyung Suh Ewha Law School held an unveiling ceremony for the “Rim Family Foundation Chairperson Plaque” on April 30, 2025 (Wed.) in honor of alumna Soon Kyung Suh (Law, graduating class of 1957), who has taken the lead in fostering future legal professionals and supporting the development of the law school through generous contributions. After earning both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Department of Law, Suh settled in Los Angeles, the United States in 1982 and became a successful entrepreneur. In 2014, she co-founded the Rim Family Foundation with her two sons to give scholarships to Korean-Americans. Building on its ongoing support for 10 to 20 Korean-American students each year, the Rim Family Foundation has extended its contributions to Ewha Law School since 2018 through semester-based scholarships and development funds. This plaque-unveiling ceremony was held in appreciation of Chairperson Soon Kyung Suh’s generosity toward the law school through her scholarships and development funds and to honor her continued commitment to sharing and action in pursuit of Ewha’s further advancement in a new era. Chairperson Suh expressed her pride, saying, “From its founding, Ewha has nurtured numerous talented individuals. With the establishment of the law school, Ewha now produces numerous legal professionals each year and has elevated its standing.” She encouraged Ewha students, adding, “I am counting on you all to endeavor all the more diligently to let Ewha Law School shine in every field, alongside my wholehearted support.” The law school installed the plaque in Room 103 of the Law Building, a new, state-of-the-art lecture hall established with Chairperson Soon Kyung Suh’s sponsorship. The ceremony was attended by President Hyang‑Sook Lee, Chairperson Suh, her daughter-in‑law Eunice Rim, Dean of Ewha Law School Hyeon Cheol Kim, Vice President for University Relations and Development Yun Jung Choi, and faculty and students from the law school.
- No.791
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- Date2025.05.07
- Views24022
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Ewha Selected for the Ministry of Science and ICT Stipend Program for Graduate Students in STEM Fields

Ewha Selected for the Ministry of Science and ICT Stipend Program for Graduate Students in STEM Fields Ewha Womans University has been selected as a participating institution in the “Stipend Program for Graduate Students in STEM Fields,” run by the Ministry of Science and ICT. As a result, graduate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields who are involved in research projects at Ewha will receive monthly stipends of KRW 800,000 for master’s students and KRW 1.1 million for doctoral students. This program holds great significance as a first step toward establishing a Korean-style stipend system aimed at providing STEM graduate students with a stable research environment. The Korean-style stipend system refers to a R&D support framework designed to strengthen the financial safety net for student researchers and improve their overall treatment through the integrated and systematic management of all types of research stipends including student wages and research scholarships provided to STEM graduate students. William Jo, Head of the Ewha University-Industry Collaboration Foundation (EUICF), stated, “Ewha was highly rated for its strong institutional budgetary contributions, the ample revenue and disbursement scale for student stipends managed by the EUICF, and the presentation of a concrete disbursement plan.” He added, “As such, we will build a system for comprehensively tracking changes in graduate student enrollment status and fluctuations in research funding allocations per faculty member, as well as an integrated system for managing and supporting project funding, so that the Korean-style stipend system can successfully take root.” This initiative focuses on improving existing support systems with a more systematic focus by allowing the government and universities to take on the responsibility for student support, which was traditionally borne by the principal investigator alone, and by introducing a university-level comprehensive management framework. This is consistent with Ewha’s commitment to creating a world-class research environment and enhancing institutional competitiveness under its long-term vision of “Ewha Leading the Era of Great Transformation through Inclusive Innovation.” Ewha is working to create an immersive research environment for full-time graduate students, help them enhance their research capabilities, and foster future generations of academics with global research competitiveness. President Hyang-Sook Lee emphasized, “A career in science and technology requires years of rigorous training and the utmost immersion. Therefore, it is essential to provide comprehensive, full-lifecycle support for female scientists and engineers through policy integration spanning education, research, career development, and leadership.” She added, “In addition to this stipend program, we are committed to attracting diverse research funding initiatives. We also aim to enhance graduate students’ core competencies by supporting them in publishing in SCI-grade journals and developing capacity-building programs, and to cultivate a sustainable research environment.”
- No.789
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- Date2025.05.02
- Views34232

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