Professor Kang Taekyung of Dong-Eui Science University awarded Minister of Education Commendation for achievements in operating Early Employment Contract Departments

Dong-Eui Institute of Technology (President Kim Young-do) announced on the 21st that Professor Kang Tae-kyung of the Smart Wellness Medical Beauty Department participated in the ‘2025 Early Employment Contract Department Performance Exchange and Excellence Award Ceremony’ held on the 13th at the Nine Tree Premier Lokaus Hotel Yongsan Harmonies Hall, where he received a commendation from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education in the contract department system and general operation category.

Professor Kang, the head professor of the Early Employment Contract Department’s Smart Wellness Medical Beauty Department at Dong-Eui Institute of Technology, was highly praised for his contributions to discovering industries, forming consultative bodies, developing degree and non-degree educational programs, and student recruitment.

In particular, since his appointment to the Early Employment Contract Department, Professor Kang has contributed to creating and spreading best practices by communicating with companies and students to achieve policy outcomes and to promote the development and revitalization of regional projects in the future.

Professor Kang Tae-kyung of Dong-Eui Institute of Technology’s Smart Wellness Medical Beauty Department said, “This Minister of Education Award is not merely a personal honor but the result of all our efforts and dedication. I would like to express my deep gratitude to the project team staff who have worked hard to activate industry-academia cooperation,” adding, “The Early Employment Contract Department has strengthened our confidence in nurturing future talents, and we will continue to do our best to strengthen close cooperation among students, companies, and universities and to cultivate talent.”

The Early Employment Contract Department is a department that fosters customized talents equipped with practical field skills through agreements between universities and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-sized companies. Strong regional mid-sized companies such as Pellia, Erica, Yaksun Myungga, J-Lin Clinic, and Kangho Food Co., Ltd. are actively participating.