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A Warm Welcome to Our Fall 2026 Exchange Students

As the Fall 2026 semester began, 220 new exchange students from 35 countries arrived at Dankook University on August 25 to begin their study abroad experience in South Korea. To help students adjust smoothly to their new campus environment, the Office of International Affairs organized a series of welcome programs. On August 26, an orientation session provided students with essential information about course registration, dormitory life, visa regulations, and other important aspects of studying at DKU. Students also had the opportunity to get to know one another and become familiar with their new environment. On August 27, students visited the Korean Folk Village, where they experienced traditional Korean culture firsthand. Later that day, they enjoyed a lively Welcome Reception organized by the Dankook International Ambassadors (DIA), where exchange students from around the world connected, made new friends, and shared memorable moments. Dankook University will continue to support exchange students as they adjust to life in Korea and on campus, helping them enjoy a meaningful and rewarding study abroad experience.    

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International Cooperation Strengthened Through MOU with I. Arabaev Kyrgyz State University

Dankook University welcomed a delegation from I. Arabaev Kyrgyz State University in Kyrgyzstan to its Jukjeon Campus on November 9 to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and discuss opportunities for student exchanges and international cooperation.   The meeting was attended by Aichurok Myrzalymbekova, Vice-Rector for International Communications and Investment at I. Arabaev Kyrgyz State University, along with other university representatives. DKU representatives included Executive Vice President Seong-Wan Park and Vice President for International Affairs Han-Seung Cho.   Through the agreement, the two universities established a foundation for international cooperation and discussed the possibility of developing student exchange programs. The agreement followed initial discussions held in April, when representatives from DKU's Office of International Affairs visited Kyrgyzstan to explore cooperation between the two institutions.   Following the signing ceremony, the delegation toured major facilities on the Jukjeon Campus, including the Dankook University History Museum and the Seok Juseon Memorial Museum. Founded in 1945, I. Arabaev Kyrgyz State University is a national comprehensive university located in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. With approximately 20,000 students, the university offers academic programs in various fields, including education, linguistics, international relations, natural sciences, business, economics, and the arts. It also operates a Department of Korean Studies.

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Nantes Université and DKU Hold Discussions on Dual Degree Programs and International Cooperation

Dankook University welcomed a delegation from Nantes Université in France to its Jukjeon Campus on November 6 to discuss potential cooperation in graduate dual degree programs and international academic exchanges.   The meeting was attended by three representatives from Nantes Université, including Corinne Miral, Vice-President for Doctoral Schools, along with DKU's Executive Vice President for External Affairs Seong-Wan Park and Associate Vice President for International Affairs Han-Seung Cho. During the meeting, the two universities discussed the possibility of establishing graduate dual degree programs, opportunities for cooperation in French language studies, and the progress of their ongoing cooperation agreement negotiations. DKU also introduced its International Summer School (ISS) program and explored opportunities for students from Nantes Université to participate.   Following the meeting, the delegation toured major facilities on the Jukjeon Campus, including the Dankook University History Museum and the Seok Juseon Memorial Museum. Founded in 1961, Nantes Université is a public comprehensive university located in Nantes, western France, with approximately 42,500 students. The university underwent a restructuring in 2022 to establish an integrated university system and continues to promote education, research, and international cooperation across various academic disciplines. Discussions on cooperation between the two universities began at the 2024 European Association for International Education (EAIE) Conference.

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DKU Renews Agreements with Mahasarakham University to Expand Cooperation in AI and Business

Dankook University welcomed a delegation of vice presidents from Mahasarakham University in Thailand to its Jukjeon Campus on October 28, renewing its existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Student Exchange Agreement while discussing opportunities to expand cooperation. The meeting aimed to strengthen the partnership established between the two universities in 2012 and explore further collaboration in academic and research activities, including curriculum benchmarking in business and artificial intelligence (AI). The signing ceremony, held at the Graduate School Building, was attended by a 17-member delegation from Mahasarakham University, including Vice President for Finance and University Council Affairs Monrodee Chaowarat and Vice President for Academic Services and Operations Methinee Khotdee, along with deans from the business school and members of the AI convergence curriculum committee. DKU representatives included Executive Vice President for External Affairs Seong-Wan Park, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Jaeil Kim, Associate Vice President for International Affairs Han-Seung Cho, and faculty members from the Department of International Business Administration, who welcomed the delegation and signed the agreements. Under the renewed agreements, the two universities will strengthen cooperation over the next five years in undergraduate and graduate student exchanges, faculty and researcher exchanges, joint research, and academic seminars. In particular, the Student Exchange Agreement provides for regular reciprocal student exchanges and benefits such as tuition waivers for exchange students. Following the signing ceremony, the Mahasarakham University delegation visited the DKU Cleanroom Center to explore its advanced research facilities. The delegation also toured Beartopia, the Dankook University History Museum, and the Seok Juseon Memorial Museum. Executive Vice President Park expressed his appreciation for renewing the agreements based on the longstanding relationship of trust with Mahasarakham University, a major national university in northeastern Thailand. He emphasized DKU's commitment to taking student exchanges to the next level and pursuing practical cooperation that creates synergies in promising fields such as business and AI. Founded in 1967, Mahasarakham University is a leading national comprehensive university located in northeastern Thailand, with approximately 41,000 students. Since signing its first cooperation agreement with DKU in 2012, the two universities have maintained active exchanges through the joint operation of a King Sejong Institute, student exchange programs, and short-term study programs.

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French University Representatives Visit DKU to Discuss International Cooperation

Dankook University welcomed representatives from Audencia Business School and University Marie and Louis Pasteur in October to discuss cooperation in student exchanges and international education programs.   On October 15, Joanne Bounin, Senior International Affairs Coordinator at Audencia Business School, visited DKU to discuss its International Summer and Winter School programs and potential collaboration through the Collaborative Campus program, which focuses on jointly operated academic programs. Since establishing a cooperation agreement in 2018, the two institutions have maintained active student exchanges through exchange and short-term study programs. On October 30, Lucie Guy, Head of International Development at University Marie and Louis Pasteur, visited DKU to discuss cooperation in French language study programs and international education. DKU introduced its International Summer School (ISS) and International Winter School (IWS) programs, and both universities explored opportunities to promote student exchanges. Founded in 1900, Audencia Business School is a business-focused higher education institution located in Nantes, France, holding all three major international business accreditations. University Marie and Louis Pasteur, founded in 1423, is a public comprehensive university located in Besançon, France, offering education and research across a wide range of academic disciplines.

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DKU Discusses International Cooperation with Setsunan University in Japan

Dankook University welcomed a delegation from Setsunan University in Japan on October 13 to discuss potential cooperation in student exchanges and international education programs. The meeting was attended by three representatives from Setsunan University, including Vice President Shinji Sakuma, along with DKU's Executive Vice President Seong-Wan Park and Vice President for International Affairs Han-Seung Cho.   During the meeting, the two universities discussed the development of student exchange programs and the possibility of establishing formal cooperation agreements. DKU also introduced its major international education programs, including the International Summer School (ISS) and International Winter School (IWS). Following the meeting, the delegation visited the Dankook University History Museum and the Seok Juseon Memorial Museum. They also observed classes to gain a better understanding of DKU's educational environment. Founded in 1975, Setsunan University is a private comprehensive university located in Osaka, Japan, with two campuses in Neyagawa and Hirakata. The university offers 17 departments across nine faculties, including law, international studies, economics, business administration, pharmacy, nursing, agriculture, science, and engineering, and has approximately 11,000 students.

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DKU Signs MOU with Kobe Shinwa University to Expand International Cooperation

Dankook University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kobe Shinwa University, an institution affiliated with Japan's Shinwa Gakuen educational foundation, during a visit by Shinwa Gakuen representatives on September 17. The two sides also discussed ways to expand student exchanges and international education programs. The visiting delegation included four representatives, including Kohei Yamane, Chairman of Shinwa Gakuen, and Hiroaki Takeuchi, Principal of Kobe Shinwa Girls' High School. DKU representatives welcomed the delegation and discussed opportunities for future cooperation. Through the agreement, the two universities established a foundation for international cooperation and discussed ways to promote student mobility, including exchange student programs and short-term study programs. The delegation toured DKU's Jukjeon Campus, visiting the Dankook University History Museum and Seok Juseon Memorial Museum. They also visited the Cheonan Campus, where they explored major educational and research facilities, including the College of Sports Science and Dankook University Hospital. Founded in 1887, Shinwa Gakuen is an educational foundation based in Kobe, Japan, operating Kobe Shinwa University, Shinwa Junior High School, Kobe Shinwa Girls' High School, and an affiliated kindergarten. Kobe Shinwa University offers academic programs in education, literature, and psychology and transitioned to a coeducational institution in 2023.

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DKU President Soon Cheol An Strengthens Global Education, Research, and Industry-Academia Cooperation in Vietnam

Dankook University President Soon Cheol An visited Hanoi, Vietnam, from October 13 to 17 to strengthen international partnerships in education, research, and industry-academia cooperation. During the visit, he met with leaders of Hanoi Medical University to explore collaboration in healthcare education and research and attended the signing of an agreement with Woori Bank Vietnam to support the international expansion of university-affiliated technology startups.   At Hanoi Medical University, President An discussed opportunities for student and faculty exchanges, joint academic programs, clinical training, and collaborative research in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and public health. He also proposed a scholarship program combining tuition and dormitory support to attract talented Vietnamese graduate students to DKU. Both universities explored potential research partnerships in digital healthcare, biotechnology, and clinical research, including opportunities to translate research outcomes into practical applications. On October 15, DKU's Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Woori Bank Vietnam to help university-affiliated technology startups enter the Vietnamese market. The agreement, established as part of DKU's 2026 G-BRIDGE Overseas Market Development Program, focuses on sharing local market and financial information, supporting business operations, expanding international business networks, and assisting Vietnamese students studying at DKU. President An emphasized that the visit laid the groundwork for broader cooperation, ranging from healthcare talent development to the overseas expansion of technology-based startups. He reaffirmed DKU's commitment to strengthening global industry-academia partnerships and helping transform university research achievements into international business opportunities.

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DKU Signs MOU with Astana International University to Expand Educational and Research Cooperation

Dankook University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Astana International University (AIU) in Kazakhstan to strengthen student and faculty exchanges and expand cooperation in education and research. The agreement was established in connection with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's state visit to South Korea, aimed at promoting academic collaboration between universities in the two countries. The signing ceremony took place on October 15 in Seoul during a Korea–Kazakhstan higher education exchange event, attended by Kazakhstan's Minister of Science and Higher Education, Sayasat Nurbek, along with university leaders and representatives from both countries. Executive Vice President Seong-Wan Park and Associate Vice President for International Affairs Han-Seung Cho represented DKU, while President Anar Myrzagaliyeva represented AIU. Under the agreement, the two universities will promote student and faculty exchanges, joint educational initiatives, and research collaboration. Both institutions aim to expand student mobility through exchange programs and develop practical cooperation opportunities by combining their academic and research strengths. Executive Vice President Park emphasized that the agreement marks an important step in strengthening educational ties between South Korea and Kazakhstan. He also reaffirmed DKU's commitment to supporting active student and faculty exchanges and expanding cooperation into broader academic and research fields. Located in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana International University is a private university offering programs in education, business, economics, law, information technology, and engineering. The university continues to expand its international academic network through partnerships and exchange programs with institutions worldwide.

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