Mayor Lee Sang-il Congratulates Yongin University on 73rd Anniversary...“Hopes It Becomes a Hub for Semiconductor Talent”

Attends 73rd Anniversary Ceremony of Yongin University
Offers Congratulations at Yongin University College of Martial Arts
Encourages Little League Team, Double National Champions

On June 12, Lee Sang-il, Mayor of Yongin Special City, attended the 73rd anniversary ceremony of Yongin University held at Byeokso Hall, College of Martial Arts, Yongin University. During the event, he extended his congratulations and emphasized the importance of mutual growth between the university and the local community.

Yisangil, Mayor of Yongin Special City, is delivering a congratulatory speech at the 73rd anniversary ceremony of Yongin University on the 12th. Provided by Yongin City

Approximately 100 attendees were present at the ceremony, including Mayor Lee, Park Yun-kyu, President of Yongin University, Lee Seong-jin, Chairman of the School Foundation, as well as faculty and staff members.

In his congratulatory address, Mayor Lee stated, "I sincerely congratulate Yongin University on its 73rd anniversary. Over the past 73 years, Yongin University has contributed greatly to national development by fostering countless talents in line with its founding philosophy. As the mayor of Yongin, I am extremely proud."

Mayor Lee added, "Yongin is building the world's largest semiconductor ecosystem thanks to 360 trillion won in investment from Samsung Electronics and 600 trillion won from SK hynix, as well as the presence of component, material, and equipment companies. I look forward to seeing outstanding talents emerge from the newly established Department of AI System Semiconductors at Yongin University, who will lead the future semiconductor industry and play a crucial role in strengthening the competitiveness of both the region and the nation."

He reiterated, "Yongin is creating the world's largest semiconductor ecosystem through large-scale investments from Samsung Electronics, SK hynix, and semiconductor materials, components, and equipment companies. I hope that the Department of AI System Semiconductors to be established at Yongin University will produce outstanding talents who will lead the future semiconductor industry and play a vital role in enhancing regional and national competitiveness."

He continued, "The city is building a collaborative system with local universities and promoting various support policies to strengthen semiconductor competitiveness. I hope Yongin University will also join these efforts and contribute to the development of local industries and the nurturing of talent."

He also mentioned the upcoming 'Yongin Clean University Sports Games,' which will take place at Yongin Mir Stadium on September 4, saying, "Five universities in the city, including Yongin University, Dankook University, Kyung Hee University, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, and Yongin Arts and Science University, will participate. The event will serve as a venue for exchange and cooperation among students, and the city will actively support communication and unity between universities."

Founded in 1953, Yongin University has led the development of sports in Korea by establishing the world's first Department of Taekwondo and producing numerous Olympic medalists. Starting in the 2027 academic year, the university will launch the Department of AI System Semiconductors to nurture talent for advanced industries.

Lee Sang-il, Mayor of Yongin Special City, is taking a commemorative photo with the Suji Little League baseball team members in the mayor's office on the 12th. Provided by Yongin City

Mayor Lee Sang-il Encourages Suji-gu Little League Team, Double National Champions

On the same day, in the afternoon, Mayor Lee met with members of the Suji-gu Little League team—winners of two national Little League tournaments—at the mayor's office in City Hall, encouraging the players and receiving their championship flag and trophy.

About 20 people attended the event, including Mayor Lee, Team Director Yoo Jae-o, Head Coach Ahn Kyung-hwan, players, and parents.

The Suji-gu Little League team claimed victory at the 6th Lee Seung-yeop Cup National Little League Baseball Tournament held in Daegu on June 7, as well as the 21st Domino's Pizza Cup National Little League Champions Tournament, which took place in Hwaseong Special City on May 11.

The team also recorded the runner-up position at the Chuncheon Mayor’s Cup National Little League Tournament in April, continuing their outstanding achievements on the national youth baseball stage.

Mayor Lee stated, "I am grateful that the Suji-gu Little League players have brought honor to Yongin Special City with their outstanding skills at national tournaments. I also extend my congratulations and appreciation to the coaching staff for their excellent guidance and to the parents for their steadfast support."

He further emphasized, "One of the key strengths in this election was that 1,054 parents wrote their names and dates of birth on a petition in support of me. During my four years in the eighth term as mayor, I held meetings with principals and parents from 198 elementary, middle, and high schools in Yongin to improve the school commuting environment, and I believe your trust and encouragement were based on my sincere efforts."

Mayor Lee added, "In the ninth term, I will continue working to improve the educational environment and will actively invest in the sports sector. I will also seek ways to expand the infrastructure for everyday sports so that Little League members can pursue their dreams of becoming professional baseball players, and I will support them wholeheartedly as mayor."

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