INU Alumni Association Leadership Transition Ceremony

‘Practicing Sharing through Rice Wreath Donations’… Hae-yong Seo Inaugurated as President of the INU Alumni Association

New leadership of the INU Alumni Association launched… President Hae-yong Seo: “We will strengthen alumni unity and drive a new leap forward”

The Alumni Association of Incheon National University (President: Hae-yong Seo) announced that it held the retirement ceremony of the 19th President Se-yong Kim and the inauguration ceremony of the 20th President Hae-yong Seo on the evening of the 3rd at the Faculty Club on the university’s campus.

The event was attended by the Chair of the University Foundation Board and the President, along with key figures from politics and public administration, former alumni association presidents, and alumni candidates preparing for the upcoming June local elections, drawing significant attention and participation.

(Left) Transfer of the alumni association flag / (Right) Rice donation ceremony

The newly inaugurated President Hae-yong Seo, a member of the Class of ’82 from the Department of Civil Engineering, has long been respected within the alumni community for his strong leadership and inclusiveness. Notably, instead of traditional congratulatory flower wreaths, attendees contributed rice wreaths, adding deeper meaning to the event. A total of 50 sacks of rice were donated to the student council to support the university’s “1,000-won breakfast program” for students, while the remaining rice will be distributed to local welfare organizations, reflecting the association’s commitment to social contribution.

In his inaugural address, President Seo stated, “I feel a great sense of responsibility in taking on the role of the 20th President of the Alumni Association,” adding, “I will work to create a platform of unity that brings together our 90,000 alumni and serve as a strong pillar to help our alma mater grow into a globally prestigious university.”

The outgoing 19th President Se-yong Kim was awarded a plaque of appreciation in recognition of his contributions to strengthening the foundation of the alumni association and supporting the development of the university during his tenure.

The ceremony also featured celebratory programs such as violin performances and vocal recitals, serving as an occasion to reinforce solidarity among the 90,000 alumni. In addition, the event included a segment to encourage alumni candidates running in the June 3 local elections, highlighting the role and influence of INU alumni in contributing to regional development.