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Jeon Gyeong-guk takes office as president of Sunlin University
Jeon Gyeong-guk began work as Sunlin University president on Oct.
14.
The university is in Pohang, South Korea, and Jeon is 46.
He did not hold a separate inauguration ceremony because of the admissions schedule.
Jeon has held several roles at Sunlin, including professor in its defense technology program, lifelong education center director, administrative support director and academic vice president.
He also earned degrees in life sciences, business administration and public administration.
He says the university will train skilled professionals for future society while growing alongside the local community.
No further plans or next steps were announced.
Jeon Gyeong-guk took office as president of Sunlin University on October 14.
The 46-year-old began his duties without a separate inauguration ceremony because of the university’s admissions schedule.
Jeon said he aims to help the university grow with the local community and train professionals needed by future society.
He previously held teaching and administrative roles at Sunlin University.
- Who
- Jeon Gyeong-guk, 46, the new president of Sunlin University.
- What
- He took office and began his duties as president.
- When
- October 14, 2026.
- Where
- Sunlin University in Pohang, South Korea.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Age
- 46
- University
- Sunlin University
- Location
- Pohang
- Took office
- October 14, 2026
- Previous roles
- Professor in the defense technology field, director of the lifelong education center, head of administrative support, and academic vice president
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What people are saying
I will build a university that grows together with the local community and trains professionals needed by future society.