KENTECH Holds First Graduation Ceremony, Producing Talent to Lead K-Energy

Degrees Awarded to 30 Undergraduates and 11 Graduate Students

Full-Scale Cultivation of Experts to Lead the Energy Transition

Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH) has produced its first graduating class. As the first batch of energy sector specialists to enter society since the university's establishment as an energy-specialized institution, KENTECH is now being recognized for delivering tangible results.

On February 27, the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment announced that the "1st Graduation Ceremony" was held at KENTECH in Naju, Jeollanam-do. A total of 41 degrees were awarded at this ceremony, including 30 to undergraduate students and 11 to graduate students. Although the enrollment quota is 100 per year, the actual timing of graduation was adjusted for some students due to military service, re-enrollment, or leaves of absence.

KENTECH, founded in March 2022 with the goal of cultivating high-level talent in the energy sector, is the world’s only university dedicated exclusively to energy. It was launched with a focus on interdisciplinary education and research, going beyond traditional academic boundaries, and in a short time has established itself as a top-choice university attracting the nation’s highest-achieving students.

The graduation ceremony was attended by Lee Hohyun, Second Vice Minister of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, and Ha Jungwoo, Chief of AI Future Planning. During his congratulatory remarks, Chief Ha stated, "The government will ensure the energy transition proceeds smoothly and create an environment where you can realize your dreams."

The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment Award was presented to Kim Suhong, the top undergraduate student, and Jang Hyeongyu, the inaugural student council president.

Vice Minister Lee toured the campus, inspecting the residential and research environments, and listened to feedback from students onsite. He encouraged creative challenges, saying, "The innovative technologies you have developed will strengthen the competitiveness of Korea’s energy industry and serve as a driving force to enhance the global status of K-Energy."

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