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Yonsei University President Yoon Dong-seop, through his visit to the United States, expands global research cooperation and strengthens the foundation for securing excellent research talent.

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Yonsei University President Yoon Dong-seop embarked on a tour of the United States from August 2nd to 11th, aiming to expand research collaboration and strengthen the university's position in global academia. This visit was part of Yonsei's transition to a research-oriented institution. On August 3rd, President Yoon held a meeting with Emory University President Leah Ward Sears, negotiating strategic agreements for joint research and educational exchange, particularly in the fields of bioengineering and biomedical engineering.

The visit also included a meeting at Georgia Institute of Technology, where Yonsei's research capabilities and potential for joint research were assessed, leading to discussions on expanding joint research and researcher exchanges. During the UKC 2026 in Orlando, Yonsei held its first 'Yonsei Session' under the leadership of President Yoon, presenting the university's research vision and global research strategy to overseas Korean scientists and researchers.

Following the event, Yoon engaged in Q&A sessions with global researchers, exploring opportunities for enlarging global joint research. The 'Yonsei Booth' established during the event also served as a platform for interaction with foreign researchers, promoting Yonsei's research capabilities and future vision. President Yoon also attended the 16th Yonsei Overseas General Assembly and General Meeting, sharing the university's development direction and internationalization strategy with overseas Yonsei alumni.

Additionally, he discussed plans for expanding the next-generation alumni network and strengthening the global Yonsei community. President Yoon emphasized that leading global universities, research institutions, and overseas Korean scientists, along with Yonsei alumni, are key partners for enhancing Yonsei's global competitiveness.

He pledged to further expand international joint research and actively attract top research talent to position Yonsei as a globally leading research university. This US visit resulted in meaningful outcomes, strengthening strategic collaborations with world-class institutions, expanding international joint research, and broadening the overseas scientific and alumni networks, taking Yonsei's research-centric approach to the next level.

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·hani.co.kr

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