Kyungbok University held the 2025 Summer Graduation Ceremony on the 22nd at the Udang Art Hall on its Namyangju campus. The ceremony was attended by 83 graduates, as well as key university officials, department heads, faculty members, and other university representatives.
The event proceeded in the following order: the opening ceremony, the national pledge, a reading of the founding philosophy and declaration of the Kyungbok spirit, the Tessel Ceremony, the presentation of awards, a reading of the graduation address, a congratulatory speech, and the singing of the Kyungbok anthem.
The Tessel Ceremony is a ritual that publicly announces the conferral of bachelor's degrees to the graduates. In this symbolic act, graduates move the tassel on their mortarboard from the right side to the left.
Kyungbok University held the 2025 Summer Graduation Ceremony on the 22nd. Photo by Kyungbok University
Kyungbok University President Jeon Jiyong stated, "Graduation marks the starting point for entering society as an intellectual, a professional, and a well-rounded adult." He encouraged the graduates, saying, "Clearly define the concepts of career and workplace, maintain and develop your expertise, set clear goals for the next ten years, hold steadfast beliefs, ask yourself the right questions, and put them into practice every day."
He also quoted the ancient philosopher Epictetus, saying, "The choices you make in the face of future challenges and failures will determine your future," and added, "I hope you build a successful life through conviction and action."
Meanwhile, in the 2024 university information disclosure, Kyungbok University ranked first nationwide among universities with more than 2,000 graduates, achieving an employment rate of 80.6%.
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