{
  "id": 3193289,
  "title": "1,138 graduates receive degrees at University of Seoul's commencement ceremony",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/1-138-graduates-receive-degrees-at-university-of-seouls-commencement",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T05:27:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/education/20260825/1138-graduates-receive-degrees-at-university-of-seouls-commencement-ceremony"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 21, 2026, the University of Seoul held its annual commencement ceremony, conferring degrees upon 1,138 graduates. This included 601 bachelor's degrees, 464 master's degrees, and 73 doctoral degrees. Attendees at the event consisted of graduates, their families, faculty, staff, alumni, and distinguished guests.\n\nAmong the undergraduate graduates, 10 received awards for their outstanding academic achievements. These awards were presented by various institutions, including the Seoul Mayor's Award, the Seoul Metropolitan Council Chairperson's Award, the University President's Award, and the Alumni Association President's Award.\n\nIn his commencement speech, university president Won Yong-kul emphasized the essential capabilities required for graduates to succeed in the rapidly evolving era of artificial intelligence. He highlighted the importance of understanding AI's principles and limitations, as well as the ability to use AI proactively and creatively. Additionally, he stressed the necessity of developing the ability to question AI, as there are aspects that AI cannot answer.",
  "summary": "The University of Seoul held its August 2026 commencement ceremony at its campus on Aug. 21, the university said Friday. According to the university, a total of 1,138 graduates received their degrees: 601 bachelor’s degrees, 464 master’s degrees and 73 doctoral degrees. Graduates, their families, faculty, staff, alumni and other distinguished guests attended the event to celebrate the graduates’…",
  "key_points": [
    "1,138 graduates received degrees at University of Seoul's 2026 commencement ceremony",
    "601 bachelor's, 464 master's, and 73 doctoral degrees conferred",
    "University president emphasized AI capabilities for graduates"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The University of Seoul's commencement ceremony underscores the institution's focus on preparing graduates for a future driven by artificial intelligence, with capabilities to think creatively and critically about the technology.",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "1,138 graduates receive degrees at University of Seoul's commencement ceremony",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/1-138-graduates-receive-degrees-at-university-of-seouls-commencement",
        "published": "2026-08-25T06:02:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}