By Kang Shin-who
Staff Reporter
Sangmyung University's new president Lee Hyun-chong, 60, said he will take steps toward globalization of the university.
``We should put top priority on global education of liberal arts,’’ he said at his inauguration ceremony at the school’s campus in Seoul, Tuesday.
Lee also said the school will put a greater focus on 3D industry fields ― digital, DNA and design.
Among the participants in the ceremony were Lee Se-ung, president of the Republic of Korea National Red Cross and Lee Kyung-sook, president of Sookmyung Women’s University.
Lee was named the eighth president of the university earlier this month, succeeding Seo Myung-duk. He will take the helm of the school over the next four years.
Lee served as president of Honam University in Gwangju Graduated from Southern Illinois University, Lee has lectured at the university and Pusan National University. He also served as secretary-general of Korean Council for University Education and worked for the Education Ministry and international higher education organizations.