Korea University Holds Completion Ceremony for Renovated Daechon Training Center

A renewed space for recharging batteries and interpersonal exchange

△ (From left) Won Jung-yeon, Director of the Office of Property Management; Park Jae-yong, Dean of the College of Health Science; Oh Won-ok, Dean of the College of Nursing; Yun Seong-taek, KU Vice President for Research; President Kim Dong-One; Jung Soon-young, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs; Park In-bae, Chair of the KU Labor Union; Lee Jung-won, President of the Student Union

Korea University (President Kim Dong-One) held a ceremony on August 22 at 4:30 p.m. to mark the completion of the renovation of the Daechon Training Center, located in Boryeong, Chungcheongnam-do.

The ceremony was attended by President Kim Dong-One, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Jung Soon-young, Vice President for Research Yun Seong-taek, Dean Park Jae-yong of the College of Health Science, Dean Oh Won-ok of the College of Nursing, Dean Jeong Ik-rae of the Graduate School of Information Security, Director Shim Dong-cheol of the Office of General Affairs, and Director Won Jung-yeon of the Office of Property Management, along with around 30 other faculty and staff.

The renovation of the Daechon Training Center was carried out as part of Korea University’s 120th anniversary initiatives, with the goal of improving safety and enhancing welfare through the refurbishment of aging facilities.

Built in 1999, the Daechon Training Center is a four-story building, including a basement, with a total floor area of approximately 2,212.35㎡ (about 669.24 pyeong). Renovation work included replacing interior finishes in guest rooms, upgrading restrooms for staff, installing new lighting and Wi-Fi, upgrading fire safety systems, and replacing refrigerators, air conditioners, and televisions.

△ President Kim Dong-One, Korea University

At the ceremony, President Kim Dong-One remarked, “The Daechon Training Center is a precious space where members of Korea University can step away from their daily routines in terms of academics, research, and administration and enjoy a supportive community and the opportunity to relax. It will continue to be a haven for our members as they embark on the next 120 years of KU progress.”

Park In-bae, Chair of the Labor Union, and Lee Jung-won, President of the Student Union, also delivered congratulatory messages celebrating the reopening.

Korea University currently runs three training centers: Naksan, Daechon, and Wando. Following last year’s renovation of the Naksan Training Center, this project marks the renewal of the Daechon Training Center. The university plans to continue improving its infrastructure to ensure that members enjoy a safe and top-tier environment.