August 2025 Commencement Address Beloved Yonsei family, Today, you graduate from Yonsei University and become part of a proud network of 400,000 alumni. I warmly congratulate you on this milestone. From the moment you first set foot on this campus, filled with curiosity and hope, to this day of stepping into a wider world and a brilliant future, you have made us proud. I would also like to sincere

140th Anniversary Commemorative AddressDistinguished guests, beloved members of the Yonsei community,It is a great honor to welcome you all to this momentous occasion. First and foremost, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Speaker of the National Assembly, the Honorable Woo Won-shik, as well as Members of the National Assembly, the Honorable Bae June-Young and the Honorable Ihn Yo-ha

2025 Matriculation AddressFebruary 24, 2025President Dong-Sup YoonDear Incoming Class of 2025,I extend my heartfelt welcome to each of you on your matriculation to Yonsei University. I also extend my sincere appreciation and congratulations to the parents and families who have supported our freshmen with unwavering dedication, making this moment possible.Dear Freshmen,Today, you take your first s

February 2025 Commencement AddressFebruary 24, 2025President Dong-Sup YoonDear graduates who are leaving this beloved campus today with your well-earned degrees, my heartfelt congratulations on your graduation!I extend my deepest gratitude and congratulations to the parents and families who have provided unwavering love and support throughout this journey. I would also like to express my apprecia

2025 New Year's AddressJanuary 2, 2025President Dong-Sup YoonDear Yonsei Family,The New Year has dawned. May the grace of God fill all your days with hope and joy.The year 2024 was indeed a turbulent one. From around the world came heartbreaking news of disasters and conflicts; domestically, we faced a rapidly shifting and chaotic political situation. Within our university, we also encountered cha

August 2024 Commencement AddressAugust 30, 2024President Dong-Sup Yoon Dear Graduates,Today, you depart from our beloved campus with honorable diplomas in hand. Congratulations!I also want to express my sincere gratitude to Honorable Chairman Hur Dong-Soo and Members of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Lee Kyoung Ryul, President of the Yonsei Alumni Association, former Presidents of Yonsei University, a

139th Founding Anniversary Commemorative SpeechMay 11, 2024President Dong-Sup Yoon Dear Yonsei Family, today we have gathered here to celebrate the 139th anniversary of Yonsei University's founding. We extend our deepest gratitude to Honorable Chairman Hur Dong-Soo and Members of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Lee Kyoung Ryul, President of the Yonsei Alumni Association, and all our distinguished guest

2024 Matriculation AddressFebruary 29, 2024President Dong-Sup Yoon To the entering class of 2024, congratulations! I am so happy to welcome you as you take your first steps into Yonsei University.When I entered Yonsei, the list of successful candidates was posted on a makeshift bulletin board at the sport s field. The day was cold. The wind was biting but I can still feel the warm joy I felt as I

Commencement AddressFebruary 26, 2024President Dong-Sup Yoon Congratulations to our magnificent Yonsei graduates of 2024! I extend my heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to the parents and families who entrusted their beloved children to Yonsei, sparing no effort in supporting them until this significant day. My thanks also go to Honorable Chairman Hur Dong-Soo Hur and the other members of the

Inaugural AddressProfessor Yoon Dong-SupThe 20th President of Yonsei UniversityGreetings, esteemed members of the Yonsei community. I, Yoon Dong-Sup, stand before you to begin my term as the twentieth President of Yonsei University.Today, many distinguished guests have graced this honorable occasion. First of all, I am grateful to have the presence of H.E. Mr. Kim Jin Pyo, Speaker of the National