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Planting Hearts, Reaping Love: 2026 Summer Mission and Volunteer Activities of the Upper Room Evangelistic Association N

The Office of the Chaplain (Director: Lee YoonKyung) carried out various mission and volunteer activities both in Korea and abroad during the 2026 summer vacation with mission scholarship students, the Singing Mission Team, and the medical mission volunteer group “Eshel,” all affiliated with the Upper Room Evangelistic Association. From camps and music-based outreach for youth from immigrant backgrounds to overseas medical service for Myanmar refugees, the students served their neighbors by putting their academic majors and talents to use, putting Ewha’s spirit of sharing into practice. The “Mission Scholarship Student Team (Girls’ Future Camp),” consisting of six Ewha students from various academic majors, held the “Girls’ Future Camp” for girls from immigrant backgrounds in Geumcheon-gu from July 23 (Thu.) to 25 (Sat.) for two nights and three days at the Upper Room Evangelistic Association and E-House on campus. Held under the theme “My Emotion Diary,” the camp featured a variety of programs, including ▲ukulele lessons ▲education on psychological and physical changes during adolescence ▲finding hobbies suited to oneself. Each night, the participants exchanged diaries with their mentors, taking time to honestly express their thoughts and feelings and understand one another. Mission scholarship students leading ukulele lessons (left), the psychological class “Mind Prescription” (center), and the hobby-finding program (right) at the Girls’ Future Camp Kim Yeji (Department of Climate and Energy Systems Engineering, Class of 2021), who participated in the mission scholarship student program for the third and final time, shared, “Just as they say, ‘There is a time to plant and a time to reap in mission,’ I realized that all our efforts had borne fruit when I saw the children I had met through several camps opening their hearts to us first.” Team leader Cheon Sea (Department of Korean Language Education, Class of 2025) also shared how the participants had grown through the camp, saying, “I was deeply moved by seeing the children open their hearts with smiles, having grown so much both physically and emotionally in just six months.” On the evening of the first day of the camp, five music mission scholarship students held a small concert for the participants, giving them a special memory. “Mission Scholarship Students (Music)” performing at Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital Lobby (Wubokhee Art Hall) The “Music Mission Scholarship Student Team,” made up of students from various academic majors, then held a performance at the lobby of Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital on August 28 (Fri.) under the theme “Taking a Moment to Rest with Music.” They presented a relaxing repertoire including Korean art songs, opera arias, and hymns, offering comfort and rest through music to patients, their caregivers, and medical staff. The Singing Mission Team sharing hymns at a special worship service at Jangheung Church in Yangju, Gyeonggi-do Meanwhile, the “Singing Mission Team,” consisting of students from Ewha Womans University and the Department of Vocal Music at Yonsei University, also continued its summer mission activities. Having been active for the past 48 years as Korea’s first university-based singing mission organization, the Singing Mission Team visited Jangheung Church in Yangju, Gyeonggi-do, on August 28 (Fri.) and participated in a special worship service. The students performed three hymns, including “Deep in My Soul,” “Passing Through the Wilderness,” and “The Lord Will Keep You,” in three parts, spending time connecting and building fellowship with the local church. Eshel team during worship | Conducting preliminary examinations, including blood pressure measurement The medical mission volunteer group “Eshel” has continued the medical mission tradition of the Upper Room Evangelistic Association through annual medical mission activities in Korea and abroad since 1971. The Eshel team, consisting of seven students from the College of Nursing at Ewha Womans University and 18 students from the College of Dentistry at Yonsei University, visited MIKS Academy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from July 5 (Sun.) to 12 (Sun.) and carried out medical volunteer activities. Over five days, the students provided medical services to 984 local residents, including Myanmar refugees. Sex education session conducted by Eshel for 32 girls at a refugee elementary school In particular, during this activity, Ewha College of Nursing students independently planned and conducted sex education and intravenous injection seminars for the first time, actively applying their professional skills in the volunteer setting. Kim JiEun (Department of Nursing, Class of 2022), Chief of the Medical Team, said, “It was particularly meaningful that we were able to independently plan and implement programs that incorporated the unique strengths of the College of Nursing.” Shim YeJi (Department of Nursing, Class of 2024) shared, “I realized that making an effort to understand a patient’s language and culture, in addition to providing treatment, is also an important part of medical volunteering.” Local-language notes prepared to facilitate medical consultations (left), group photo (right) | Eshel Working in an unfamiliar environment where communication with patients was possible only through interpreters and amid unfamiliar languages and cultures, the students met nearly 200 patients a day on average. Although the conditions were challenging, they connected with patients through eye contact and gestures, experiencing firsthand that medical volunteering goes beyond simply providing treatment and is also a process of understanding one another and sharing human connection. Through this summer’s activities, the Mission and Volunteer Team of the Upper Room Evangelistic Association at the Office of the Chaplain met and served a wide range of neighbors, including youth from immigrant backgrounds, patients and caregivers, local churches, and refugees overseas. The students shared their academic expertise and talents with their neighbors, extending warm hearts and helping hands across generational and cultural boundaries.
- No.732
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- Date2026.09.11
- Views255
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Professor Cha Seungean of Fiber Arts, College of Art & Design, Wins the 2026 Focus Stand Prize at Frieze Seoul N

Professor Cha Seungean of Fiber Arts at the College of Art & Design, Ewha Womans University, has won the 2026 Focus Stand Prize at Frieze Seoul, a global contemporary art platform. Professor Cha Seungean | Woven Leaf-5_Cotton yarn, polyester yarn, dye_194x97cm_2026 Professor Cha Seungean participated in the Focus section of Frieze Seoul 2026 with Seoul-based PIPE Gallery, presenting a solo exhibition titled “0101 Weaving: Recovering Materiality in the Digital Age.” She was selected as the recipient of the Focus Stand Prize after an international jury highly recognized the artistic quality and contemporary significance of the exhibition. Frieze is an international contemporary art platform that organizes art fairs and exhibitions and publishes art-related works in major cities around the world, including London, New York, Los Angeles, and Seoul. In particular, Frieze Seoul has established itself as a major international art fair connecting the Asian and global art worlds. The 2026 edition recorded its broadest international participation to date, with more than 130 galleries from 30 countries and regions participating and collectors and art professionals from 54 countries and regions attending. It was also regarded as an important platform for promoting exchanges between Korean contemporary art and the international art world, with numerous representatives from major museums and institutions around the world taking part. The Focus Stand Prize, which Professor Cha Seungean received, is awarded to the outstanding presentation among the Focus section of Frieze Seoul. The Focus section is a program featuring young galleries established within the past 12 years that focus on presenting the work of a particular artist and is regarded as an important platform for introducing emerging artists and experimental currents in contemporary art to the international art world. In 2026, a total of 16 galleries participated, with each gallery presenting a solo exhibition specially conceived for Frieze Seoul. Installation view of Frieze Seoul | Professor Cha Seungean (center) and representatives of PIPE Gallery The international jury that judged the winning exhibition praised the presentation by Professor Cha Seungean and PIPE Gallery as “an all-encompassing and holistic presentation that exemplifies the spirit of the Focus Stand Prize.” The jury also stated that “this expansive installation propels a storied medium into new heights,” noting that Professor Cha Seungean’s work, in an increasingly hyper-digital environment, prompts us to recognize once again the complex, interwoven, and tangible material world in which we live. This award represents not only international recognition of Professor Cha Seungean’s artistic practice, but also a significant achievement demonstrating how traditional media with long histories, such as fiber and weaving, can be expanded into contemporary questions concerning materiality, embodiment, labor, and memory in the digital age.
- No.730
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- Date2026.09.10
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Ewha Students and Council of Korean Americans (CKA) Hold 2026 CKA × EWHA Next Generation Session N

Ewha's Next Generation Meets Global Korean American Leaders of the Council of Korean Americans (CKA) Students' Questions on Careers, Leadership, and Global Opportunities Lead to Conversations and Networking with Korean American Leaders from Various Fields in the U.S. Ewha Womans University held the 2026 CKA × EWHA Next Generation Session with a delegation from the Council of Korean Americans (CKA), the largest Korean American next-generation leadership organization in the United States, and Ewha students on September 1 (Tuesday) at Yoon Se Young Hall in the Graduate School Annex. The event was organized to provide Ewha students with an opportunity to meet CKA leaders who have worked in various fields in the United States, including global business, social impact, public leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation, and share their experiences and questions about career paths, careers, leadership, and global opportunities. CKA is a nonprofit organization that connects Korean American leaders across the United States and supports the development of next-generation leadership and networks between Korea and the United States. Celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, CKA has continued to provide opportunities for Korean American leaders from diverse fields to connect across generations and areas of expertise and share their experiences and networks with the next generation. At the event, CKA representatives also emphasized their strong interest in "the concerns of the next generation and the kind of leaders they will become," adding that they "hope this meeting will serve as the starting point for conversations that continue in the future." The event was prepared by students under the leadership of Professor Kang Minah (Department of Public Administration / Interdisciplinary Program of Social Economy), and was the result of a collaborative effort in which students in the Interdisciplinary Program of Social Economy planned the program while students in the Department of Public Administration took charge of its proceedings. Students from diverse academic backgrounds participated in the event, which included sessions designed to allow them to directly share their questions about career concerns, future planning, entrepreneurship, and global opportunities with CKA leaders. The panel talk, held under the theme "Building Your Next: Leadership, Career & Global Opportunities," focused on "Finding My Path," "Seeking Opportunities," and "Advice from CKA." CKA leaders shared with students the choices and turning points they had experienced in their careers, unexpected opportunities and failures, and their experiences of forging their own paths in new environments. CKA leaders shared personal stories of how experiences that did not go as planned and unexpected choices instead led to new careers and opportunities, conveying the message that careers can be shaped through multiple transitions and discoveries rather than by simply following the path initially chosen. As students continued to ask questions, the conversation became more specific. Key questions included how to change direction when an initial hypothesis or idea developed while preparing to launch a business is not accepted by the market, and how to confidently communicate one's abilities in a culture within Korean society that places importance on humility. In response, CKA leaders described entrepreneurship and careers not as "finding the right answer" from the outset, but as a process of continuously learning and making adjustments by developing and testing hypotheses. In particular, they advised that in entrepreneurship, rather than becoming attached to the solution one has created, it is important to focus on the problem one is actually trying to solve and listen to people's voices, adopting the attitude of "Fall in love with the problem, not the solution." Along with the message that successful entrepreneurs are people who constantly listen and learn, they also shared that failure and fear should be accepted as part of the process leading to the next choice and stage of growth. A young CKA leader also shared an experience in which a small conversation about their interests naturally led to their first internship. Following the panel talk and Q&A, a networking session was held, allowing students and CKA leaders to continue more individual conversations in a closer setting. CKA leaders also shared their LinkedIn profiles and expressed their intention to stay connected with students after the event. Professor Kang Minah, who prepared the event together with the students, said, "The significance of this event lies in giving students the opportunity to meet leaders who have forged their own paths in diverse fields, hear their stories up close, and directly share the questions they have." She added, "I hope this meeting will be a valuable experience for students to discover new perspectives and possibilities and naturally expand their relationships with a diverse range of people." The CKA × EWHA Next Generation Session went beyond being an occasion for students to passively listen to the experiences of global leaders. It became a platform for exchange where students began conversations with questions they were genuinely grappling with and connected those questions to new people, relationships, and possibilities.
- No.728
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- Date2026.09.09
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Ewha Global Institute for Sustainable Partnership and Empowerment Holds Closing Ceremony for 2nd Green for All (G4A) Sup N

The Ewha Global Institute for Sustainable Partnership and Empowerment (EGISE), led by Director Eun-Hee Ha, held the closing ceremony for the 2nd Green for All (G4A) Supporters on August 24 (Monday) at Room B142 of the Ewha Campus Complex (ECC). The closing ceremony was held to conclude the activities of the 2nd G4A Supporters, who spent the past four months promoting the values of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)* and advancing sustainability across campus, and to share their major achievements and experiences. The event began with welcoming remarks by Associate Director Park JiHyun (Department of Architecture) and congratulatory remarks by Director Ha EunHee (Department of Medicine), followed by △a report on the activities of the 2nd G4A Supporters △awards and presentations by outstanding activity teams △the presentation of certificates of completion and sharing of reflections on the activities △a group photo. The Green for All (G4A) Supporters is a student participation program operated by EGISE to share the values of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with members of the Ewha community and expand student participation in ESG and sustainability activities. Students from diverse academic backgrounds form teams centered on the SDGs to develop ideas for a sustainable campus and society and engage in various activities, including team projects and content production. A total of 83 students participated in the 2nd cohort, forming 17 teams. During the program, each team explored sustainable development agendas from a student perspective through promotional content production, SDGs team projects, and other activities, and shared the results with members of the Ewha community. In particular, based on areas of interest linked to each of the SDGs, the teams proposed ideas that could be put into practice at the university and in everyday life, connecting the values of sustainable development to concrete action. In her welcoming remarks, Associate Director Park Jihyun expressed her appreciation and encouragement to the supporters who had done their best in their respective positions throughout the program. "I would like to thank the students for their efforts in thinking about and actively participating in building a sustainable Ewha while balancing their studies with various activities," said Associate Director Park. "I hope that the experience of thinking and collaborating together through this program will serve as a valuable foundation for putting sustainability into practice in each of your respective fields in the future." Director Ha Eunhee highly praised the creative ideas and active participation demonstrated by the 2nd G4A cohort. "Each of the ideas proposed through this program showed me how deeply the students are thinking about a sustainable society and the future of Ewha," said Director Ha. "The students' fresh perspectives and ideas will become an important driving force for further advancing Ewha's sustainability and expanding the participation of members of the university community." She continued, "I hope that, based on your experience at G4A of thinking through issues yourselves, developing ideas into concrete forms, and putting them into practice together, you will grow into talented individuals who create positive change in society in the future." The closing ceremony also featured a presentation of the major achievements of the 2nd G4A cohort and awards for outstanding activity teams. The Grand Prize went to the G4A SDGs 6 team ( Ryu JooYoung, Department of Environmental Engineering; Lee Dayeon, Department of Cyber Security; Lee Yeonsoo, Department of Environmental Engineering; Jeong Haein, Department of Environmental Engineering; JIN KUNYING, Department of Life Science), while the Excellence Award went to the G4A SDGs 17 team (Jeong YuJin, Division of English Language and Literature; Ko Minji, Department of Environmental Engineering; Jin Jimin, Department of French Language and Literature; Lee Yunseo, Scranton College). In the team project category, Excellence Awards were given to the G4A SDGs 7 team (Choi Yujeong, Division of English Language and Literature; Gu Bitna, Department of Chemical and New Materials Engineering; Kim Kyungmin, Department of Architecture and Urban Systems Engineering; Kim Eunji, Department of Science Education; Park Sohyun Park, Department of Environmental Engineering; Choi Jiwon, Department of Environmental Engineering), the G4A SDGs 8 team (Lee Narim, Division of Business Administration; Kim Sihyun, Department of Statistics; Myeong Jiwoo, Department of Business Administration; Min Habyeol, Department of History; Oh Harim, Department of Instrumental Music), and the G4A SDGs 12 team (Lee Juhyun, Department of Chinese Language and Literature; Gu Nahyun, Division of English Language and Literature; Kim Jihu, College of Scranton; Han Hyeju, Department of Statistics; BAI ENHUI, Division of Communication and Media). In the promotional content category, Excellence Awards were given to the G4A SDGs 2 team (Kim Suyeon, Department of Consumer Studies; Lee Sujin, Department of Climate and Energy Systems Engineering; Lee Chaeeun, Department of Environmental Engineering; JIN JINGYA, Department of Korean Language and Literature) and the G4A SDGs 14 team (Lee Doeun Lee, College of Scranton; Kim Yubin, Department of Environmental Engineering; Noh Yunha, Department of Science Education; Park Hyunji, Department of Environmental Engineering; Lim Seobin, Department of Environmental Engineering). EGISE will continue to increase members' understanding of and participation in the Sustainable Development Goals through various student participation programs, including the G4A Supporters, and support students in turning their creative ideas into sustainability initiatives at the university. *The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of goals pursued collectively by the international community to create a sustainable human society and environment. Adopted by consensus among 193 UN Member States at the 70th session of the UN General Assembly in 2015, the SDGs consist of 17 goals and 169 targets covering social, environmental, and economic areas, including poverty, health, education, gender equality, climate change, energy, and sustainable production and consumption. They aim to be achieved by 2030.
- No.726
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- Date2026.09.07
- Views399
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Students in the Department of TeCSOL at the Graduate School of Teaching Foreign Languages Win Award at the 3rd Internati

Team of Students in the Department of TeCSOL at the Graduate School of Teaching Foreign Languages Wins Second Prize in the Korean Regional Finals of the 3rd International Chinese Language Education Case Competition for Chinese Graduate Students A team of students in the Department of TeCSOL in the master's degree program at the Graduate School of Teaching Foreign Languages, Ewha Womans University, consisting of Kim YunHee, Meng FanLu (孟繁璐), Park HanSol, and Jeon ChunMae (全春梅), under the guidance of Professors Shin SeungHee and Dong LinLi (董琳莉), won Second Prize in the Korean Regional Finals of the 3rd International Chinese Language Education Case Competition for Chinese Graduate Students, held on August 29 (Saturday) at the Confucius Institute of Honam University in Gwangju Metropolitan City. The Ewha team presented a case involving an adult learner whose goal was to obtain Level 3 of the TSC (Test of Chinese Speaking) under the title 「会说，为何不会写——韩国成人学习者从“回避汉字”到“主动学习”(Why Can They Speak but Not Write? — From “Avoiding Chinese Characters” to “Active Learning” among Korean Adult Learners)」. The team diagnosed the learner's tendency to avoid Chinese characters, based on the belief that "there is no need to memorize Chinese characters," as stemming from an outcome-oriented view of learning, while also pointing out that the teacher had failed to identify in advance the cognitive resources already possessed by learners from a Chinese character cultural sphere. Accordingly, the teacher applied three principles: separating cognition from writing to reduce the learning burden, combining character-level and word-level instruction, and exposing learners to Chinese characters through electronic media outside of class. (From left) Jeon ChunMae, Kim YunHee, Park HanSol, Meng FanLu The team also focused on two areas of self-reflection that emerged in this process. One was the teacher becoming impatient when the learner's progress accelerated, increasing the amount of homework, and then adjusting it again. The other was failing to check which characters the learner was referring to when the learner independently discovered that "there are also some characters here that I already knew," and simply moving on. Through these experiences, the team concluded that rather than judging learners' levels and experiences solely through the teacher's observations, it is important to directly confirm them with learners and adjust instruction accordingly. In its presentation, the team analyzed its own instructional design from a self-reflective perspective in light of Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) theory. In addition, through Byram's model of Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC), the team proposed that the starting point for Chinese character education for Korean learners should not be "teaching from the beginning" but "identifying what learners already possess," and presented a pre-class diagnostic procedure as a concrete measure. The team also introduced a web-based Chinese character learning tool it had developed as a future application, receiving recognition for going beyond analysis to propose ways to apply its findings in the field. The 3rd International Chinese Language Education Case Competition for Chinese Graduate Students is a competition that encourages graduate students majoring in International Chinese Language Education to organize and share cases based on practical experiences in Chinese language education, cultural dissemination, technology application, and intercultural communication. The competition aims to identify cases from actual educational settings that combine authenticity, innovation, exemplary value, and potential for dissemination. Established for the first time this year, the Korean regional competition was held in two stages, preliminary and final, with the Confucius Institute of Honam University participating as a partner institution. The competition was jointly judged by three Korean experts and four Chinese experts. Approximately 80 figures from various sectors of Korea and China attended the event, including Consul General Gu JingQi (顾景奇) of the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Gwangju, Wang Xun (王巡), General Manager of China Southern Airlines' Korea Branch, and Professor Kim HyunCheol of Yonsei University, Vice President of the World Chinese Language Teaching Association. With the establishment of the Korean regional competition, faculty members and graduate students from universities in Korea gained a platform to showcase their achievements in International Chinese Language Education, further expanding exchanges between the Chinese language education communities of Korea and China. The final round featured graduate student teams from nine major universities in Korea, including Ewha Womans University, Korea University, Yonsei University, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, and Hanyang University, who shared a variety of cases. Following the judging, one team was selected for First Prize, one team for Second Prize, and two teams for Third Prize. In particular, this year's competition highlighted cultural education and education utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) as major topics, demonstrating that Chinese language education is expanding toward reflective teaching practices grounded in individual learner characteristics. Team leader Kim YunHee said, "For nearly two months starting in early July, we repeatedly reread and revised the case, and I came to realize that there is more to learn when looking closely at moments when things did not go well than at classes that went smoothly." She added, "I was able to see how the theories I learned in the department operate in the classroom, and going forward, I hope to become a researcher who contributes to the field of International Chinese Language Education by maintaining an attitude of confirming things first rather than making assumptions about learners." This award is significant as an achievement that combined academic theory with reflection on real-world issues in the field of International Chinese Language Education and developed these insights into concrete improvements in teaching and learning. It is also meaningful in demonstrating the field-oriented research capabilities and practical educational competencies of graduate students in the Department of TeCSOL at Ewha Womans University's Graduate School of Teaching Foreign Languages.
- No.724
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- Date2026.09.04
- Views391
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Ewha ROTC Selected as Outstanding Unit in 2026 Summer Commissioned Officer Training, Receives Award for Fourth Consecuti

Ewha Womans University Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), led by Lieutenant Colonel Kwak Seong Hui, successfully completed the 2026 Summer Commissioned Officer Training held over two months from July to August at the Korea Army Cadet Military School in Goesan, Chungcheongbuk-do. Among 108 ROTC units nationwide, Ewha ROTC was selected as an “Outstanding ROTC Unit” and received a commendation from the Commandant of the Korea Army Cadet Military School. With this achievement, Ewha ROTC has been selected as an “Outstanding ROTC Unit in Commissioned Officer Training” for four consecutive years, reaffirming its reputation as a leading ROTC unit. This year was particularly meaningful as it marked both the 140th anniversary of Ewha’s founding and the 10th anniversary of the establishment of Ewha Womans University ROTC. The cadets’ passion and dedication resulted in an even more significant achievement. On Wednesday, August 13, during the training period, President Lee Hyang Sook and Vice President for Research and External Affairs Park Jeong Soo personally visited the Korea Army Cadet Military School to encourage the cadets undergoing intensive training in the midst of extreme heat and rain and delivered care packages. With the President’s encouragement and the university’s strong support, the cadets achieved a valuable accomplishment, carrying on the outstanding tradition of their predecessors. Lieutenant Colonel Kwak Seong Hui, Commanding Officer of Ewha ROTC, said, “I am proud of the cadets who achieved outstanding results without a single person falling behind, carrying the honor of Ewha in their hearts despite the extreme heat and arduous training. Receiving the Outstanding ROTC Unit in Commissioned Officer Training commendation for four consecutive years in this historic year, marking the 140th anniversary of the university’s founding and the 10th anniversary of the establishment of ROTC, is the result of the cadets’ unwavering passion and efforts, along with the support of the entire Ewha community.” Established in 2016 and celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Ewha’s 225th ROTC unit has produced outstanding officers every year since the first cadets of the 57th ROTC class were commissioned in 2019. Through military studies education on campus and commissioned officer training, the unit fosters global leaders equipped with intellectual ability, character, and military expertise. Despite its relatively short history, Ewha ROTC has established its competitiveness among 108 university ROTC units nationwide, having received numerous commendations for outstanding performance during commissioned officer training and been selected as an outstanding ROTC unit in evaluations by the Ministry of National Defense and in ROTC competency assessments. Building on the results of this training, Ewha ROTC will continue its on-campus education and autonomous activities during the second semester and remain committed to cultivating elite officers who contribute to the military and society based on the spirit of Ewha. In addition, with the start of the second semester, Ewha ROTC is recruiting new cadets in the latter half of the year from among first- and second-year students (including third-year students in five-year programs). For more information, please refer to the notices on the university website or the ROTC website. (http://ewha_rotc.ewha.ac.kr/)
- No.722
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- Date2026.09.03
- Views1070
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Ewha College of Engineering Students Receive Multiple Awards, Including Minister of Education Award, at 2026 ABEEK Capst

Undergraduate students from the Department of Architectural and Urban Systems Engineering in the College of Engineering achieved outstanding results at the 2026 ABEEK Capstone Design and Student Portfolio Competition, hosted by the Accreditation Board for Engineering Education of Korea (ABEEK), receiving multiple awards including the Minister of Education Award, the President of ABEEK Award, and the Outstanding Portfolio Award. The awards ceremony will be held at the 2026 Industry-University Cooperation EXPO at Exhibition Hall 2 of KINTEX in Ilsan on Thursday, October 1. The “An-neujeotjo” (We’re not late) team, consisting of Kim Tae Hee, Jeong Ha Rin, Jang Ju Won, and Jeong Jin A of the Department of Architectural and Urban Systems Engineering, received the Minister of Education Award in the Capstone Design Category. The “Da-aljo” (We know everything) team, consisting of Yoo Chae Yeon, Lee Ga Eun, and Jo Ha Yun, received the President of ABEEK Award. The “An-neujeotjo” team, which received the Minister of Education Award, developed “MA-JUNG: A Smart Shelter Based on User Arrival Time.” Focusing on the public transportation environment in rural and fishing communities, including long intervals between buses and a high proportion of elderly passengers, the team proposed an automatic smart shelter control system that activates heating and cooling in advance based on when users are expected to arrive at the bus stop. The system was designed to calculate users’ estimated arrival times using GPS and bus operation information and to predict the amount of time needed to pre-activate heating and cooling based on indoor and outdoor temperatures and weather information. The system is expected to improve users’ comfort while waiting and potentially reduce heating and cooling energy consumption by approximately 67% compared to continuous operation. The “An-neujeojo” team will participate in the Capstone Design Project Session at the COET International Conference 2026, to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, September 18, where they will share the results of their project. The “Da-aljo” team, which received the President of ABEEK Award, presented “A Situation-Adaptive Safety System for Pedestrians Using Smartphones Based on Integrated Digital Phenotyping, GIS, and Signal Information.” Focusing on the problem of pedestrians being unable to recognize surrounding hazards while using smartphones, the team developed a system that classifies pedestrian behavior using smartphone sensors, integrates GIS-based crosswalk information with V2X pedestrian signal information, and selectively provides safety alerts depending on the level of risk. In the Student Portfolio Category, Kim Rae Hee, Kim Seo Ro, and Yoo Chae Yeon received the Outstanding Portfolio Award. The students were recognized for excellence in systematically documenting their learning outcomes and engineering competencies accumulated through their major curriculum and various extracurricular activities in their portfolios. By producing award winners across both the Capstone Design and Student Portfolio categories, the competition once again demonstrated the strong academic and professional competencies and outstanding achievements of Ewha students cultivated through engineering education.
- No.720
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- Date2026.09.02
- Views548
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Ewha Center for Global Social Responsibility Successfully Completes 2nd ESG·SDGs Internship Program

Students Put ESG·SDGs into Practice for a Sustainable Campus 10 Students from Diverse Majors Participate, Strengthening Practical Skills from Planning to Implementation The Ewha Center for Global Social Responsibility (Director Ha Eun Hee) successfully completed the second cohort of its Internship Program, designed to enhance Ewha students’ understanding of ESG and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and provide them with hands-on experience directly participating in the university’s sustainability initiatives. Supported by the University Innovation Support Project, the Internship Program had a total of 10 students participate, all of whom successfully completed the program. The participating students were Kim Na Hyun (Department of Statistics), Kim Ye Eun (Division of Communication and Media), Kim Ha Eun (Department of Environmental Engineering), Min Seong Yeon (Department of Science Education), Park Sae Byeol (Department of International Studies, Graduate School of International Studies), Yun Eun Ji (Department of Educational Technology), Lee Jae In (Department of Science Education), Jang Seo Yun (Department of Economics), Choi So Yun (Department of English Education), and Han Seung Yeon (Department of Computer Science and Engineering). Over the past six months, the interns participated in major initiatives of the Ewha Center for Global Social Responsibility, broadening their understanding of ESG and sustainability while developing practical skills. Their responsibilities included ▲planning and operating ESG campaigns ▲planning and operating the Green for All (G4A) supporter program of the Ewha Center for Global Social Responsibility ▲producing promotional content ▲archiving materials for the EWHA Sustainability Report ▲supporting the operation of the 2026 Planetary Health Forum, held as part of Ewha’s 140th anniversary celebrations ▲organizing an ESG idea competition and conducting an awareness survey, among other activities, giving them firsthand experience in the university’s sustainability initiatives. In particular, the second-cohort interns went beyond simply carrying out assigned tasks. They examined the university’s ESG·SDGs activities from a student perspective and actively proposed new ideas. Drawing on their diverse academic backgrounds and areas of interest, they exchanged opinions and developed their ideas, then incorporated them into the planning and operation of actual projects. Through this process, they deepened their understanding of the university’s sustainability initiatives while simultaneously strengthening their practical skills. Director Ha Eun Hee of the Ewha Center for Global Social Responsibility encouraged the interns, saying, “Although there may have been challenging moments as you balanced your studies with your internship activities, I am grateful to all the students for carrying out their respective roles responsibly until the end. Above all, I was deeply impressed by the fresh ideas and enthusiasm you demonstrated as you took an interest in and actively participated in the university’s sustainability initiatives.” She continued, “I hope that the experience of directly reflecting on various issues facing the university and society and turning your ideas into actual activities through this internship will remain a meaningful asset for you. Based on this experience, I hope you will continue to grow into individuals who take an interest in and responsibility for society in your future careers and lives and create positive change in your respective fields.” The Ewha Center for Global Social Responsibility will continue to diversify student participation programs and expand opportunities for practical experience so that students can directly participate in the university’s ESG·SDGs activities and develop ideas for sustainability into concrete action.
- No.718
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- Date2026.09.01
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Ewha Law School Student Team Wins Speaker of the National Assembly Award at the 12th Yellow Envelope Act Moot Court Comp

Lee Ji Hyun, Choi Yun Min, and Kim Su Hyang, members of the 18th class of Ewha Law School, under the guidance of Professor Park Gwi Cheon, received the Speaker of the National Assembly Award, the highest honor at the 12th Yellow Envelope Act Moot Court Competition. “The Yellow Envelope Act Moot Court Competition”, the only labor law moot court competition in Korea, was established to increase aspiring legal professionals’ interest in and expertise in labor law. This year, a record-high 96 students from law schools across the country participated, forming a total of 32 teams and engaging in fierce competition in the preliminary round. Following a written evaluation, eight teams advanced to the final round. At the final round, held at Gwangbokgwan at Yonsei University on Saturday, August 22, each team presented arguments representing both the plaintiff and defendant. This year’s competition was particularly significant as it was the first moot court competition to address relevant legal principles in depth following the implementation of the revised Trade Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act, commonly known as the “Yellow Envelope Act.” With relevant precedents yet to accumulate, aspiring legal professionals directly interpreted newly emerging labor law issues and developed legal arguments based on the intent behind the amended law. Lee Ji Hyun, Choi Yun Min, and Kim Su Hyang of Ewha Law School received the highest honor, the Speaker of the National Assembly Award, in recognition of their thorough analysis of new legal issues, logical written arguments, and persuasive oral advocacy. In the final round, the Ewha team argued that the revised Trade Union Act should be interpreted in a way that substantively guarantees the three fundamental labor rights of subcontracted workers in principal contractor–subcontractor relationships, based on the intent of the amended law. They also argued that, even in industrial settings where hazardous materials are handled or continuous processes are carried out, workplace safety, facility protection, and workers’ right to collective action should be balanced. In addition, through the issue of replacement operations using physical AI robots, the team presented a legal interpretation of how existing labor law should be applied to changes in the labor environment resulting from technological advances. Lee Ji Hyun mentioned, “It was meaningful to have the opportunity to examine current issues such as bargaining between subcontractors and principal contractors and changes in labor brought about by AI robots. In particular, as this was the first year since the revised labor law came into effect, it was also very meaningful to have the opportunity to thoroughly consider the intent behind the amendments to the Yellow Envelope Act.” She added, “I will continue studying labor law with gratitude, keeping in mind what I learned from this competition throughout my time at law school.” This award demonstrates the strong practical legal capabilities of Ewha Law School students in analyzing new legal issues and seeking solutions amid rapidly changing industrial and labor environments.
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- Date2026.08.31
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Professor Chung ByungJun Receives the 22nd Independence Hall of Korea Academic Award

Professor Chung ByungJun of the Department of History received the 22nd Independence Hall of Korea Academic Award at the ceremony commemorating the 81st anniversary of Korea’s Liberation Day, held at the Independence Hall of Korea on Saturday, August 15. The Independence Hall of Korea Academic Award was established in 2005 to encourage and promote research on the history of Korea’s independence movement and to inspire researchers in the field. Each year, in conjunction with Liberation Day, the award recognizes one outstanding publication in the field of independence movement history. This year, Professor Chung ByungJun’s three-volume work, Kim KyuSik and His Times, was selected as the award-winning publication in recognition of its outstanding academic value and contribution to the field of independence movement studies. <Kim KyuSik and His Times> is a monumental work that vividly reconstructs the development of Korea’s independence movement and the broader trajectory of modern and contemporary Korean history through the life of Kim KyuSik, an independence activist and diplomat. Based on extensive historical sources and meticulous research, the work revisits Kim KyuSik’s activities, from his diplomatic efforts at the Paris Peace Conference to his involvement with the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea, his anti-Japanese struggle in China, the development of international diplomacy, and the liberation of Korea. The work has been recognized for broadening the horizons of research on the history of Korea’s independence movement and deepening the study of the period. Going beyond a biography of a single individual, it offers a new interpretation of the history of the independence movement and modern Korean history, while presenting historical significance to be remembered on the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation and reflections for the future. The work was also selected as one of the Outstanding Academic Books of 2026 by the National Academy of Sciences, Republic of Korea. Professor Chung is a leading historian who has examined key issues in modern Korean history from structural and international perspectives based on extensive analyses of primary historical sources. He has continuously published acclaimed works, including A Biography of Mongyang Yeo WoonHyung, A Study of Unam Rhee Syngman, The Korean War, Dokdo 1947, Hyun Alice and Her Times, and A History of Korea Immediately after Liberation in 1945. He has received prestigious academic awards, including the Ewha Academic Award (2026), the Korean Publishing Culture Award (2007, 2015), and the Wolbong Book Award (2011). Through the discovery of rare historical sources overseas, he has expanded the horizons of research on modern Korean history and played a pivotal role in the Korean historical studies community. He has also contributed to the dissemination of academic achievements and the development of the research community through the popularization of the humanities via mass media and his editorial work for academic journals.
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- Date2026.08.25
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