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Opening of Youngsan Theater as a Locus for the Value of the Humanities, Culture, and Art

Opening of Youngsan Theater as a Locus for the Value of the Humanities, Culture, and Art Ewha Womans University established Youngsan Theater to promote the value of the humanities, culture, and art, and to foster the personal growth of students. The naming and signboard unveiling ceremony for the theater was held on January 8, 2025 (Wed.) on the fourth basement floor of the ECC. Youngsan Theater was established to honor the cause of Chairperson Kim Jeong-ok (German Language and Literature, graduating class of 1969) of the Kim Hee-Kyung Scholarship Foundation for European Humanities. Chairperson Kim pledged a donation in 2022 to create a space for supporting Ewha students as they grow into creative talents through cultural activities such as theater performances in various foreign languages. Remarkably transformed from the former ECC Theater, Youngsan Theater has become a theatrical venue for various live performances, such as plays and musicals. The theater boasts a 667.8㎡ space with 288 retractable seats, dressing room, green room, ticket booth, etc. following its recent renovation. President Eun Mee Kim expressed her gratitude, saying, “Youngsan Theater project shows Ewha Womans University’s unique spirit with an innovative and experimental cultural and art space which will serve as a venue for cultural and artistic events that communicate the value and significance of the humanities to many people in society.” Chairperson Kim Jeong-ok remarked, “I hope Ewha students create something new by staging plays and live performances at Youngsan Theater, unleashing their passion to achieve their dreams with individuality and creativity during their four years at university.” The third session of the ceremony provided a showcase of Youngsan Theater as a theatrical venue. After screening a special video celebrating the 20-year legacy of the Kim Hee-Kyung Scholarship Foundation for European Humanities, the German drama club Auf die Bretter from the Department of German Language & Literature performed “Die Sumpfmeise” from Bookpink, a play by Caren Jeß, in German. In addition, Ewha Sori, a changgeuk club from the Department of Korean Music, received a big round of applause for its gala performance of songs from a traditional Korean opera titled Scranton: Flame of Education.
- No.777
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- Date2025.01.10
- Views93111
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Po Goo Nyo Goan Selected as a 2024 Excellent Hanok House of Seoul

Po Goo Nyo Goan Selected as a 2024 Excellent Hanok House of Seoul Po Goo Nyo Goan, located within Ewha’s College of Medicine and Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital, was selected as one of the 2024 Excellent Hanok Houses of Seoul, announced by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. Established in October 1887 by missionary Mary F. Scranton near Ewha Haktang in Jeong-dong, Po Goo Nyo Goan was Korea’s first modern women’s hospital and medical education institution for women, as well as the predecessor to Ewha Womans University’s College of Medicine and Ewha Womans University Medical Center. The name Po Goo Nyo Goan (普救女館), meaning “a place that widely protects and saves women,” was bestowed by Emperor Gojong. Located in Jeong-dong, Po Goo Nyo Goan was used as an annex to Ewha Haktang after 1914, but faded into history with the establishment of Ewha Kindergarten in 1921. In 2019, alongside the opening of Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital in Magok-dong, Gangseo-gu, Po Goo Nyo Goan was restored to continue its founding spirit of “service and sharing.” The current Po Goo Nyo Goan has been restored to its original state based on the diary of Rosetta Hall, who was the third director of the hospital, and rebuilt as a 128 m2 hanok (traditional Korean house). The structure faithfully replicates the original layout, including operating rooms, patient rooms, and consultation rooms, allowing visitors to experience the atmosphere of Po Goo Nyo Goan in its era. The site also features exhibition areas dedicated to Dr. Esther Kim Pak, past Po Goo Nyo Goan directors, and a nurse training institution. Visitors can explore the interior, which houses old photographs and artifacts, free of charge on weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed for lunchtime from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., as well as on weekends and public holidays). Detailed explanations from archive staff are also available upon request.
- No.775
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- Date2025.01.03
- Views109210
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Tech-Biz EWHA 2024 Held to Showcase Innovative Growth Technologies

Tech-Biz EWHA 2024 Held to Showcase Innovative Growth Technologies The Ewha University-Industry Collaboration Foundation (EUICF) hosted Tech-Biz EWHA 2024 at 2 p.m. on December 18, 2024 (Wed.) at Lee Sam-bong Hall of the ECC building, bringing together cutting-edge innovative growth technologies in one place. Tech-Biz EWHA has been held annually since 2021 under the auspices of the EUICF to facilitate the commercialization of promising future technologies possessed by Ewha and to provide a venue for networking between companies and researchers. This year’s event was held successfully and attracted about 200 participants, including Ewha professors and researchers, member companies, and technology-demanding companies, as well as officials from related organizations such as Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, Seoul Business Agency, Korea Technology Finance Corporation, and Korea SMEs and Startups Agency. The event showcased major promising technologies held by Ewha’s faculty members in various fields such as biotechnology, medicine, new drugs, secondary batteries, data, security, and healthcare. Key technologies introduced include a communication-based language-cognitive diagnosis and rehabilitation program (Professor Jee Eun Sung of the Department of Communication Disorders); artificial intelligence (AI)-based image and video processing technology (Professor Jewon Kang of the Electronic & Electrical Engineering major); FMCW radar signal processing-based monitoring system and AI-based semiconductor vision inspection technology (Professor Jeong-Tae Kim of the Electronic & Electrical Engineering major); ultra-fast, ultra-compact respiratory monitoring and humidity sensing technology (Professor Jerome Kartham Hyun of the Chemistry & Nanoscience major); interface control technology for improving the performance and stability of next-generation secondary batteries (Assistant Professor Kwan Woo Nam of the Department of Chemical Engineering & Materials Science); BCI-sound-based sleep induction solution (Professor Eunju Jeong of the Department of Music Therapy); sensor and therapeutic technology using human receptor nanodiscs (Professor for Special Appointment Tai Hyun Park of the Department of Nutritional Science & Food Management); and therapeutic adjuvant development technology for breast cancer treatment (Clinical Assistant Professor An Jeongshin of the Ewha Womans University Medical Center). Additional presentations were given by external organizations, including the Scripps Korea Antibody Institute and University of Seoul. The event also featured a session showcasing key technologies from member companies of EWHA Tech-Net that have partnered with Ewha for industry-academia collaboration, subsidiaries of Ewha Womans University, and startups founded by alumnae. During the session, corporate support programs were introduced and a one-to-one technology partnering segment was conducted for participating companies. Furthermore, consultation booths for institutions and exhibition booths for alumnae-founded companies were set up to facilitate the vitalization of the industry-academia collaboration network. Ewha holds more than 3,000 outstanding patents across diverse fields, including advanced biotechnology, AI, semiconductors and displays, next-generation communications, hydrogen, and quantum, gradually expanding the scale of its patents with the establishment of 32 faculty-founded companies, more than 100 student-founded companies, as well as 13 subsidiaries. In particular, through the Tech-Biz EHWA event since 2021, the university has served as a platform for 200 companies to showcase 75 technologies, attracting investment funding of KRW 10.5 billion, two mid-to-large-scale technology transfers, one global technology transfer, and the creation of five technology-based startups.
- No.773
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- Date2024.12.27
- Views113921
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Distinguished Professors Juyoung Yoon and Sue Goo Rhee Recognized as Korea’s Outstanding Scientists and Engineers in 20

Distinguished Professors Juyoung Yoon and Sue Goo Rhee Recognized as Korea’s Outstanding Scientists and Engineers in 2024 Distinguished Professor Juyoung Yoon of the Chemistry & Nanoscience major was awarded the Korea Science Award, which is presented to individuals who have produced world-class research achievements. Professor Yoon was honored with the Korea Science Award for his significant contributions to the development of phototherapeutic agents for intractable cancers, which can be selectively delivered to tumors, thereby enabling simultaneous imaging and treatment. These phototherapeutic agents are expected to pioneer new possibilities in cancer treatment, such as reducing side effects and maximizing treatment effects, thereby elevating cancer treatment research in Korea to a global level. Professor Yoon, a world-renowned scholar in fluorescent chemosensors and molecular recognition research, was named among the world’s top 1 percent of highly-cited researchers (HCR) for 11 consecutive years. He has also demonstrated his world-class research capabilities by ranking in the top 0.05 percent of scientists in the field of organic chemistry, as reflected in the world’s top 2 percent scientist rankings (based on 2023 citation data), jointly organized by Stanford University and Elsevier. To date, he has published over 500 SCI papers (h-index: 134) and has received the 16th Kyung-Ahm Prize (2020) and the Toray Science and Technology Prize (2019). Since 2024, he has also been selected as an Honorary Fellow of the Chinese Chemical Society, further cementing his reputation as a scholar of global prestige. Distinguished Professor Sue Goo Rhee was recognized as a distinguished contributor to science and technology in recognition of his outstanding contributions to advancing research on cell signaling. The distinguished contributor to science and technology system is designed to designate scientists and engineers who have contributed to the advancement of science and technology in Korea and to provide them with honorable treatment and support, with the aim of fostering a social atmosphere of respect for scientists and engineers. A pioneer in the research of cell signaling, Professor Rhee was the first to isolate and purify phospholipase C (PLC), a key enzyme in signal transduction, and to identify its gene, thereby elucidating its role in cell signaling mechanisms. His groundbreaking work presented new directions for antioxidant research and led the way in the research on the role of reactive oxygen species in intracellular signaling. In recognition of these achievements, he was honored as Korea’s First National Scientist by the Ministry of Science and ICT in 2006. From 1979 to 2004, as a principal investigator at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), he trained about 40 outstanding full-time faculty-level researchers through the postdoctoral research program, most of whom are now spearheading the life sciences field in Korea. Beyond advancing research at Ewha, he has played a pivotal role in elevating Korea’s advanced biotechnology sector to a globally competitive level. Ewha has endeavored to bolster its research competitiveness by launching the R&D Coordination and Planning Council and promoting the Ewha Frontier 10-10 Project, with the goal of establishing a world-class research ecosystem. These efforts have resulted in remarkable achievements by the university’s distinguished scholars and exceptional faculty members, both domestically and internationally. Notably, a total of 39 researchers from Ewha were included in the world’s top 2 percent scientists list (based on 2023 citation data), jointly published by Stanford University and the world-leading publisher Elsevier. Ewha’s outstanding researchers are expected to play a crucial role in solidifying its status as a research-oriented university by conducting innovative research in collaboration with globally renowned research institutes and expanding its International Research Network (IRN) through various international events, such as international academic conferences and special lectures.
- No.771
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- Date2024.12.24
- Views107518
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A Total of 39 Researchers from Ewha Listed Among the World’s Top 2 Percent of Scientists

A Total of 39 Researchers from Ewha Listed Among the World’s Top 2 Percent of Scientists The Ewha Frontier 10-10 Project, which has been promoted to facilitate world-class research outcomes, is greatly contributing to bolstering Ewha’s status as a research-intensive university. Ewha has been dedicated to building a creative research ecosystem and enhancing its research capabilities by formulating the development strategy of Ewha Vision 2030+, reinforcing its research vision and planning centered around the newly established R&D Coordination and Planning Council, and promoting the Ewha Frontier 10-10 Project to actively foster leading fields with global competitiveness and future-oriented challenging fields. These initiatives have consistently yielded remarkable outcomes, including the selection for major government-funded projects and the publication of world-class international research papers. In addition, a total of 39 researchers from Ewha were listed in the world’s top 2 percent scientist rankings (based on 2023 citation data) jointly released by Stanford University in the U.S. and the leading global publisher Elsevier. This represents an increase of nine researchers compared to the previous year, and notably, Distinguished Visiting Professor Richard M. Ryan of the Department of Education was recognized as the most influential researcher in Korea for his top-tier research achievements, ranking in the world’s top 0.01 percent of researchers. The top 2 percent of scientists are selected based on the analysis of the paper citation impact of researchers who have published at least five papers across 22 major academic fields and 174 sub-fields using the Scopus academic research paper database. Remarkably, Professor Ryan, a world-renowned scholar in the fields of educational psychology and cognitive science, was among the top 0.01 percent of the most-cited researchers worldwide. Among the world’s top 2 percent of scientists, he secured the 16th place globally and ranked first among faculty members affiliated with universities in Korea. Also the Professor Emeritus of Psychology at University of Rochester in the U.S., he currently serves as Distinguished Visiting Professor of the Department of Education at Ewha under the Frontier 10-10 Project Team (led by Professor Anna Kim). Specifically, a total of 39 researchers from various majors at Ewha were named in the top 2 percent scientists list, including eight distinguished scholars invited as part of the Ewha Frontier 10-10 Project: Distinguished Professor Yeomin Yoon (Environmental Science & Engineering), Distinguished Professor Kwangmeyung Kim (Pharmacy), Distinguished Visiting Professor Oliver Richmond (International Studies), Distinguished Visiting Professor Heejung Kim (Psychology), Distinguished Visiting Professor Eun-Ah Kim (Physics), Research Professor Shunichi Fukuzumi (Chemistry & Nanoscience), and Professor for Special Appointment Tai Hyun Park (Nutritional Science & Food Management). The list also features Distinguished Professor Juyoung Yoon (Chemistry & Nanoscience), a globally renowned scholar in fluorescent chemosensors and molecular recognition research, who has been named among the world’s top 1 percent of highly-cited researchers (HCR) for 11 consecutive years and Distinguished Professor Wonwoo Nam (Chemistry & Nanoscience), a world-renowned authority in oxygen chemistry research. The increase in global top-level researchers can be largely attributed to the Ewha Frontier 10-10 Project, which was introduced with the aim of creating a world-class research ecosystem. To lead changes in future society and propel Ewha’s innovative growth, the university selected a total of 15 project teams in five leading fields with global competitiveness and ten future-oriented challenging fields, respectively. Each project team has solidified Ewha’s status as a research-oriented university by recruiting distinguished scholars and competent faculty members from both home and abroad, conducting innovative research in collaboration with world-class research institutes, and expanding the International Research Network (IRN) through various international events, including international academic conferences and special lectures.
- No.769
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- Date2024.12.11
- Views80826
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2024 Ewha Family Christmas Service Held

2024 Ewha Family Christmas Service Held The 2024 Ewha Family Christmas Service was held at Welch-Ryang Auditorium at 3 p.m. on December 5, 2024 (Thu.) to share the joy of Christmas with Ewha members. Co-hosted by the Chaplain’s Office and the Ewha Alumnae Association, the Ewha Family Christmas Service brings together Ewha students, current and retired faculty members and staff, and alumnae to celebrate the meaning of Christmas early. Since 1996, this event has been held on the first Thursday of December every year. This year’s Christmas service was attended by around 2,000 participants, including students, faculty, staff, and alumnae, as well as Chairperson Chang Myong-Sue of the Ewha Womans University Board of Trustees, President Eun Mee Kim of Ewha Womans University, President Lee Myung Kyung of the Ewha Alumnae Association, and University Chaplain Sunhee Ahn, with the aim of ruminating together upon the meaning of Jesus’ birth. Led by University Chaplain Sunhee Ahn, the service commenced in grandeur, featuring a performance by ballet majors from the Department of Dance, followed by the Ewha Christmas Prayer, recited by a group of four people—an Ewha faculty member, staff, student, and alumna—and a scripture reading by President Lee Myung Kyung of the Ewha Alumnae Association. University Chaplain Sunhee Ahn then delivered a Christmas message titled “Now It’s Our Turn.” The service also included a moment for collecting offerings, while screening a video titled “Tracing the Roots of Ewha Womans University” by the Mission Department of the Ewha Alumnae Association. As in previous years, the offerings gathered during the service will be delivered by Ewha Alumnae Association to Ewha graduate missionaries serving around the world, including in Cambodia, Bangladesh, and South Africa. President Eun Mee Kim extended her Christmas greeting by remarking, “I hope you will appreciate the opportunities given to you, show empathy for the difficulties faced by others, and practice the spirit of compassion by sharing the joy of Christmas together.” Meanwhile, the Chaplain’s Office held lighting ceremonies for “Ewha’s Houses of Christmas—Nativity Scene” to illuminate the displays at 4 p.m. on the same day. Since its first showing at the ECC in 2018, the Ewha’s Houses of Christmas have been set up each December around campus to celebrate the birth of baby Jesus and to share the warm glow of love with everyone who visits Ewha.
- No.767
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- Date2024.12.06
- Views63197
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Exploring Challenges and Opportunities: The 1st Ewha-Asan UniverCT Climate Tech Entrepreneurship Forum

Exploring Challenges and Opportunities: The 1st Ewha-Asan UniverCT Climate Tech Entrepreneurship Forum The Ewha University-Industry Collaboration Foundation (EUICF) hosted the 1st Ewha-Asan UniverCT Climate Tech Entrepreneurship Forum at the auditorium of the University-Industry Collaboration Building on November 26, 2024 (Tue.). As part of the Ewha-Asan UniverCT (University x Climate Tech) program, this forum was designed to raise awareness of climate tech and entrepreneurship, while identifying and supporting female climate-tech entrepreneurs. In March 2024, Ewha Womans University and the Asan Nanum Foundation signed an agreement to spread the culture of climate-tech startups and nurture climate-tech entrepreneurs. Based on this agreement, Ewha has worked to establish a climate-tech startup track in its undergraduate programs and organize various events, including boot camps and forums, with the aim of enhancing students’ awareness of the climate crisis and strengthening their capabilities in climate-tech entrepreneurship. In the first session of this forum, entitled “Challenges and Opportunities in the Climate Tech Era,” lectures were given by Shin-Young Ahn, CEO of A-Stone Ventures, on “Opportunities for Female Entrepreneurs from the Perspective of a Venture Capital CEO,” and by Professor Ji Hun Park of the Department of Science Education on “From Lab to Market.” This was followed by a talk show focusing on venture capital and entrepreneurship. In the second session, Jae-Hong Park, CEO of Code of Nature, took the stage as a speaker to share his insights on climate-tech entrepreneurship. The EUICF discovered 15 climate-tech startup teams through the Ewha-Asan UniverCT program. Among them, “CarbonSings” introduced a retrofit solution for CO2 reduction devices based on artificial photosynthesis technology, while “Birna” developed eco-friendly antifouling paint made from protein-degrading enzymes and alginic acid derived from marine byproducts. Both teams advanced to the University Integrated Demo Day and were selected as alumni of the Asan Nanum Foundation, qualifying for follow-up support such as recommendations for venture capital investors and opportunities to participate in growth support programs. In addition, the Ewha-Asan UniverCT program team has been offering interdisciplinary courses, seminars, and forums to introduce climate-tech entrepreneurship to students who are unfamiliar with the field. To explore various approaches to tackling the climate crisis, the team has established a climate-tech startup track and launched a liberal arts course titled “Understanding Climate Tech and Entrepreneurship.” The EUICF plans to continue supporting students by lowering the barriers to climate-tech entrepreneurship and empowering them to take the lead in shaping their careers through various curricular and extracurricular programs. Additionally, it aims to expand the “Ewha-Asan UniverCT” brand further.
- No.765
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- Date2024.12.02
- Views66074
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Eight Successful Candidates Pass the 2024 Open Competitive Examination for National Public Service for Grade V Position

Eight Successful Candidates Pass the 2024 Open Competitive Examination for National Public Service for Grade V Positions Ewha Womans University produced a total of eight successful candidates in the 2024 Open Competitive Examination for National Public Service for Grade V Positions, including four in general administrative positions, one in finance and economy positions, two in international trade positions, and one in prosecutorial positions. For Grade V administrative positions, Ha-neul Kim (Public Administration), Su-jin Park (Public Administration), Ji-hye Song (Health Education & Management), and Jeong-won Lee (Political Science & International Relations) were successful in general administrative positions. Seo-jin Hong (Nursing) was selected for finance and economy positions, while Mi-yeon Kim (Economics) and Seung-min Lee (Sociology) succeeded in international trade positions. This demonstrates the diverse representation of successful candidates across various fields and majors. In the highly competitive prosecutorial positions where only two candidates are typically selected each year, So-hui Kim (Journalism) passed the exam to become the second successful candidate from Ewha to achieve this honor since 2015. In particular, all eight candidates who passed the second round were successful in the final round of this year’s National Public Service for Grade V Positions, marking a tremendous achievement. The Career Development Center actively supports the entry of Ewha students into public service by offering various programs including state exam preparation classes (for Grade V, Diplomatic, and Legislation exams), public corporation EDU, and LEET EDU, as well as a mock interview program led by faculty members and successful alumnae to prepare for the third round of interviews. This enthusiastic support has led Ewha to join the ranks of top universities in Korea in producing many successful candidates in state examinations, including top scorers for general administrative positions in the 2015 National Legislation Examination and for education administrative positions in the 2015 Civil Service Examination; three final successful candidates in the 2016 Diplomatic Service Examination; the top scorer for finance and economy positions in the 2016 Civil Service Examination; the top scorer for education administrative positions in 2020 National Public Service for Grade V Positions; a successful candidate who passed both the 2021 National Legislation Examination and the 2021 Open Competitive Examination for National Public Service for Grade V Positions; top scorers in general administrative positions and education administrative positions in 2022 National Public Service for Grade V Positions; and the top scorer in the 2023 Diplomatic Service Examination. These achievements have consolidated Ewha’s status as a university that leads the empowerment of women in state examinations.
- No.763
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- Date2024.11.21
- Views48345
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Research Team under Professors Yun-Sil Lee and So-Yeon Park of the College of Pharmacy Identifies Fibrosis Development

Research Team under Professors Yun-Sil Lee and So-Yeon Park of the College of Pharmacy Identifies Fibrosis Development Mechanism Mediated by GTSE1, a New Therapeutic Target The research team led by Professor Yun-Sil Lee from the Fibrosis Control Center (FCC) at the Ewha Womans University College of Pharmacy has identified a new therapeutic target for pulmonary fibrosis treatment, demonstrating both its efficacy and clinical applicability. The findings were published in the world-renowned journal Molecular Therapy on September 27, 2024, thereby drawing significant attention from the academic community. Pulmonary fibrosis is a type of fibrotic disease where the lungs become stiff and lose their function, which has a high incidence rate among the elderly. It can be triggered by various factors, including fine particulate matter, toxic substances, and COVID-19. Currently, no curative treatment is available. The research team identified G2 and S phase-expressed protein-1 (GTSE1) as a novel biomarker, whose expression is elevated specifically in lung tissues of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and elucidated the molecular mechanisms underlying the role of GTSE1 in the disease. The research findings indicate that GTSE1 promotes pulmonary fibrosis through the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and exacerbates the condition by inhibiting the protein degradation of zinc-finger E-box-binding homeobox 1 (ZEB1), a key transcription factor of EMT. Furthermore, experimental evidence confirmed that removing GTSE1-expressing cells alleviates fibrosis symptoms. The academic value of this study was bolstered by the implication that GTSE1 may have the potential to selectively regulate disease-related EMT without affecting EMT in healthy tissues. The research team demonstrated that the GTSE1-ZEB1 axis plays a major role in the pathology of pulmonary fibrosis, thereby paving the way for the development of new therapeutic strategies based on these findings. This study implies that GTSE1-based therapeutic strategies may open new potential for the treatment of pulmonary fibrosis. It was conducted with support from the National Research Foundation of Korea (Advanced Research Center Program, Creative and Challenging Research Project, STEAM Research Project) and the 2024 new faculty research grant from Ewha Womans University.
- No.761
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- Date2024.10.30
- Views56086
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Roundtable Meeting of Global Leaders Held on Climate, Nature and Development

Roundtable Meeting of Global Leaders Held on Climate, Nature and Development On October 21, 2024 (Mon.) at 2 p.m., a roundtable meeting titled “Climate, Nature and Development” was held at Emerson Chapel, featuring President Eun Mee Kim of Ewha Womans University, U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy, and Sang-hyup Kim, Co-chair of the 2050 Presidential Commission on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth. This meeting was made possible after British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, during his visit to Korea for discussions on enhancing security cooperation, expressed his interest in visiting Ewha, a leading institution renowned for its various research initiatives and social contributions related to climate change. Ewha has been taking active steps to address climate change and pursue carbon neutrality by establishing the nation’s first academic programs in environmental and renewable energy studies and leading the development of a global climate risk management model. This event was designed to share the steps taken by Korea and the U.K. in combating the climate crisis, while encouraging Korean universities to advance their research and practical initiatives on climate change. Moderated by President Eun Mee Kim and held in the form of a fireside chat, the event was highly successful and drew over 200 attendees, including distinguished guests from both within and outside the university, as well as current students from the Graduate School of International Studies and the Department of Political Science & International Relations. “The new U.K. government is determined to play its part in tackling climate and nature crises,” said Secretary David Lammy at the meeting. “We see this as critical to our security and also a great opportunity for growth.” He stressed the importance of collaboration, stating, “We both know climate and nature are critical for our partners in the Global South—primarily emerging and developing nations located in the Southern Hemisphere—who matter so much more in a geopolitically contested world.” “South Korea is leading the way in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, driven by its expansion of clean energy sources such as renewable energy and nuclear power,” emphasized Sang-hyup Kim, Co-chair of the 2050 Presidential Commission. “The country is also making efforts to green its industries through advanced technologies including small modular reactors (SMRs), offshore wind power, green hydrogen, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), and artificial intelligence (AI),” he added. President Eun Mee Kim stated, “Ewha takes pride in being the first university in Korea to establish a major in environmental and renewable energy studies, and it has been at the forefront of various research and social contribution activities related to climate change.” She further expressed, “We hope that today’s discussion will inspire more active research and practical initiatives to address climate change at Korean universities.” Ewha has continuously worked to strengthen its capabilities in education and research in the field of climate and environment by establishing the Climate and Energy Systems Engineering major in 2017, being selected for the Priority Research Institute Program in Science and Engineering (Center for Climate/Environment Change Prediction Research) by the National Research Foundation of Korea, and being chosen as the Specialized Graduate School for the Convergence Analysis of Meteorological and Climate Data by the Korea Meteorological Administration. Furthermore, the university has spearheaded climate change research by developing a global climate risk management model named “Frontier-1.5D” in 2021 in collaboration with the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), major domestic corporations, and the British Embassy in Korea, all while fulfilling its role as a “Creative and Innovative Platform Leading to a Sustainable Society.”
- No.759
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- Date2024.10.23
- Views51161

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