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CHRISTIANITY

Yonsei Named Korea’s Most Reputable University for Social Responsibility

Yonsei University placed first in the 2018 Social Responsibility Private University Rankings in Korea for the second consecutive year, receiving top ratings in university employment, student education, environment, and university governance. The rankings focus on how universities contribute to social engagement and promote socially responsible behavior throughout the university as well as with the local community.

CREATIVITY

Yonsei Alumna Sets the Tone for Young Fashion in Seoul, Korea

StyleShare is a real-time online and mobile platform where everyday users post their daily look, share the hottest trends in fashion and beauty, and conveniently shop products relevant to the styles in the posts. The Pinterest-style platform has millions of registered users worldwide, including over 73% of all South Korean women aged between 15-29. (Photo by Sunyu Kim on Unsplash)

CONNECTIVITY

New IBS Building to provide state-of-the-art infrastructure for convergence research

Designed specifically to house the IBS (The Institute for Basic Science) Center for NanoMedicine, the building structure implements the “Center without Barriers” concept by removing all dividing walls within the building and featuring an embedded staircase to create an open environment for researchers to generate convergence research through collaboration without boundaries.

RESEARCH ARCHIVE

Cause of Drug Resistance
in Lung Cancer Patients

In some patients with lung cancer, tumor growth is promoted by an ALK gene rearrangement. Such tumors generally respond remarkably well to treatment with drugs known as ALK inhibitors. Unfortunately, resistance to such drugs is generally acquired within a year, leading to relapse in these patients. Professor Byoung Chul Cho's research suggests new possibilities for the treatment of patients with ALK mutation-positive lung cancer.

STUDY IN KOREA AT YONSEI

Humans of Yonsei

“I first came to study at Yonsei University for the summer to gain a broader perspective and see more sides of Korean life and culture. Because of the past history and cultural differences between Korea and Japan, I had expected to feel a sense of initial awkwardness when arriving in Seoul. But after coming to Yonsei and talking with the local students from the summer school as well as outside the program, I came to understand how people can overcome history and have a flexible mind about different issues.”

Name: Iroha Joy Richman
Home University: International Christian University (Japan)

For those of you who are interested in applying for the 2019 summer program, the application deadline is 17 May, 2019. You can find more detailed information on the website of the summer program.