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Towards the development of UNIST
UNIST development foundation & recent donations

Mimi Interview 1 Donated one million won of Development Fund for diverse independent activities that will raise the sense of fellowship and membership among students in the era of COVID-19 President of Student Association, Kim Tae-Yun, Industrial Engineering
Q. Can you please introduce yourself briefly?
A. Hello, my name is Kim Tae-Yun. I’m a student who entered the Department of Industrial Engineering in 2016. I was elected as the president of Student Association during the general election. I have been working hard for the welfare and convenience of undergraduate students. I have acquired an accounting license as I had much interest in finance and banking. I will continue my studies in that direction.
Q. Is there any reason that motivated you to donate?
A. At first, I was motivated to donate when I thought that the budget for students’ independent activities was less than those in other specialized colleges of science and technology. I decided to donate so that I would be of some help. Students’ independent activities and cultural events play an important role in forming a sense of fellowship and membership among students. I regretted the relatively small budget in view of its importance and wrote the donation agreement. Especially, I believe that a new measure should be prepared to connect students because the classroom lessons and group activities have been reduced to a large extent due to COVID-19.
Q. You have asked that the donation would be used to support the student activities in school. Do you have any specific idea as to how the donation would be used?
A. I wish that the Development Fund would be added to the budget for students’ self-administration and used for various cultural projects for fellow students. Even under the untact situation, it will be possible to plan and execute new types of cultural events. Also, through the support for culture or autonomous activities, I hope the fund would be used for independent organizations like the student association in colleges in order for students out of school to retain a sense of fellowship.
Q. There must be many who cannot feel the importance and necessity of donation. Why is it important to donate to UNIST?
A. In fact, our heart cannot be easily followed by action because donations do not necessarily bring any benefit in return. Regarding the preparation of the Development Fund, I think that many members of UNIST will gradually take action on their goodwill for the school with donations if we promote diverse donation cases actively. In fact, the donations for the school should be made in the spirit of caring for our junior students and helping them to receive the education under a better environment. Especially, the Development Fund created through donation will have guaranteed independence compared to the funds that the school receives from the government and other organizations. It is more important because the school can use the fund independently for diverse areas of students’ welfare.
Q. Everyone wants to accomplish his plan or dream after graduation. What would you say about your impression of UNIST and what kind of role UNIST should play for juniors and the society?
A. When I took my first step in UNIST, it was very uneasy and hard. One reason was that I had studied liberal arts in high school and moreover it was hard to adapt myself because I had come to Ulsan for the first time. But as I retrospect the past, I realize that UNIST also went through the same experience. The construction of the school was not completed yet even after many years passed since the foundation in the land of Eonyang. Such situation of the school was similar to my experience. While I have accomplished my plan or dream after graduation, UNIST also has grown together pursuing its vision and dream. It was good because the students were guaranteed the independence to choose paths that were not always conventional although the school has a short history. I hope that UNIST would remain as a school that can maintain the pioneering spirit as if nothing is predetermined rather than following the formalities of tradition. I hope that befitting the school slogan ‘First in Change’, juniors also can take on new challenges and pursue opportunities and accomplish their goals, in directions that seniors have never attempted.
Q. As the president of the Undergraduate Student Association in UNIST, what would you like say to alumni who will read this book?
A. Not as the president, but rather as an undergraduate student Kim Tae-Yun, this is what I cordially wish to say to juniors and seniors of the alumni. As much as I went through much hardship while I studied in UNIST, I treasure every happy and good memory of the days at UNIST. Perhaps, other alumni also feel the same way as I do. Some students were annoyed in their early freshmen period because the recognition of the school was low. Now, many people have come to be proud of the school thanks to the foundations the alumni have laid. I believe UNIST has grown to the present reputed school thanks to excellent alumni. I cordially ask alumni who have been working in many different areas to maintain contact with junior students who are walking behind. Especially, I ask all to pay attention to students of diverse independent groups who have been leading the students’ society. Hoping that you will achieve great success in all your endeavors!
Mimi Interview 2 Alumna Moon Seon-Young who donated 1 million to the UNIST Development Fund for current students in the Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Management
Q. Can you introduce yourself?
A. My name is Moon Seon-Yung. I joined the Graduate School of Interdisplinary Management in UNIST in 2019. In 2009, I passed the examination for a certified public accountant and worked as an accountant in Hanyoung Accounting and Shinwoo Accounting. Currently, I am running my own accounting office in Ulsan City.
Q. What motivated you to make a donation to the UNIST Development Fund?
A. It was a really new and wonderful experience when I was in the second year at the Graduate School of Interdisplinary Management in UNIST. First of all, I could meet good peer students and learn. New study was a fresh stimulation. Also, I used to live in Seoul but I came down to enter the graduate school in Ulsan at a time when I felt constrained. I went over that difficult time well. The school offered scholarship during my attendance, so that I was thankfully able to relieve the burden and study well. I wanted to reciprocate for the help I received from the school through assisting junior students again after my graduation.
Q. Would you have anything to say to alumni and current students?
A. I would like to say thanks for all your great efforts. I hope you will do your best to step forward gradually in your position and accomplish your dreams. Unless we give up our effort, no conclusion is made.
Q. What would you say to alumni who hesitate to donate.
A. One man cannot be successful only by his own effort. It is made possible when countless small aids are gathered. I hope that alumni who are successful in society will provide the support to create such aid.
Q. What would you wish from UNIST?
A. I know that there are not many institutes in the City of Ulsan where students can receive higher education. I hope that UNIST will play the role of an excellent educational institute in the area for students like me who have the desire for learning.
UNIST
Alumni Association will provide support for UNIST’s continuous development

Kim Sung-Hwan, the president of Alumni Association of UNIST (2009 year), and Lim So-Won the vice president (2010 year) met with Lee Yong-Hun the President of UNIST on August 13. The presidents of Alumni Association congratulated the inauguration of the new President Lee Yong-Hun and presented a specially made cake with a wish for the endless development of UNIST. The newly elected President Lee Yong-Hun greeted the presidents of the Alumni Association and explained in detail about the current status and past development of the school and the purpose of creating the UNIST Development Foundation in the spirit of thankfulness. He requested their effort for the activation of the Alumni Association and gave some warm advice for the activities of the Alumni Association. The president of Alumni Association Kim Sung-Hwan said, “The activity of Alumni Association has been shrinking due to the spread of COVID-19, but if we can play the role of a lighthouse through continuous activities around alumni who have freshly settled down, many more alumni will take interest and participate.

Specialized in secondary battery materials, SJ Materials Co., Ltd delivered 50 thousand masks to UNIST

SJ New Materials Co., Ltd presented 50 thousand masks to support the research activity of the UNIST Industry-Academy Collaboration Group in the UNIST Management Hall on September 15. These masks will be utilized to enhance industry-academy collaboration between the two institutes and to support the R&D activities being promoted by UNIST. SJ New Materials Co., Ltd is a company engaged in the manufacturing and sales of secondary battery materials. Its main office is located at Ulsan Bancheon General Industrial Complex. In 2011, SJ New Materials Co., Ltd had acquired the technology for the mass synthesis of high-safety cathode active material and high-capacity anode active material transferred from UNIST, which is the original technology of core materials for the secondary battery. They have retained 30 patents in relation to the secondary battery and developed the business.
SJ New Material Co., Ltd established a successful model for industry-academy collaboration with UNIST to operate the Technology Research Center in UNIST. Starting this year, they have attracted investment from the leading investor of ‘Mirae Ohsung’ to establish a mass production system for the cathode material and conductor of secondary batteries. The company has accelerated R&D and planned to expand the business as a sustainable future growth company. The director Kwon Soon-Yong of UNIST Industry-Academy Collaboration sent the greetings, “SJ New Materials have donated masks that contain their warm mindset. We will use them to facilitate industry-academy collaboration and the activities of R&D. I appreciate the gesture shown by the staffs and employees of SJ New Materials.”

Please show your appreciation!

Please send your love to foster creative global talented personnel, to bear a small seed toward the development of science and technology and to encourage UNIST take on new challenges toward the future. We at UNIST pledge to work toward a bright future for Korea and the entire world with a precious and grateful heart.
  • Types of Development Funds
  • General Development Fund
    • Fund donated without any specific purpose of use or the designation of the execution department
    • 2030 Vision Fund Entrusted fund from the Foundation for various projects to promote the development and strategy of UNIST
    Designated Development Fund
    • Fund for which a donator designates the purpose of use or the execution department, which consists of 4 types of funds.
    • Facility Fund Fund that is used for the establishment of a high-notch eco-friendly environment for education and research and collaboration with global talented personnel Research Fund Fund used for research on the latest science and technology and the purchase of high-tech equipment and materials for research Scholarship Fund Fund that helps students to concentrate on their studies without the worry of tuition fee Undergraduate Designated Fund Fund that is used for diverse projects to foster specific undergraduate schools
  • Grateful people who have donated to the Development Fund (2021.7.1.~9.30.,
    in the order of donation date)
    • Cash
      7.2. 10 million won by the undergraduate Chang Dong-Hyun
      7.9. 1 million won designated for the Graduate School of Interdisplinary Management by alumnus Moon Sun-Young
      7.28. 250 thousand won by alumnus Huh Jae-Woong for the research fund
      8.11. 2.5 million won designated by Capro Co., Ltd, for Research Support HQ
      8.19. 600 thousand won designated by Professor Yu Ja-Hyung for the Department of Chemistry
      8.19. 1 million won designated by CEO Kim Chae-Gyu of Fusion Biotech for the Department of Chemistry
      8.20. 10 million won designated by unknown for the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering
      8.31. 200 thousand won by CEO Kim Chae-Gyu of Fusion Biotech
      8.31. 48.4 million won by Lotte Scholarship Foundation for Excellent Talented Foreign Students Scholarship
      9.1. 800 thousand won designated by Professor Yu Ja-Hyung for the Department of Chemistry
      9.6. 10 million won award by Lotte Fine Chemical for excellent Master’s & PhD researchers in the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering
      9.17. 1 million won by the president of Student Association Kim Tae-Yun to support independent activities by students
    • Regular Donation through Agreement (New)
      8.5. Monthly 50 thousand won by alumnus Chung Min-Bok (Scholarship Fund)
      8.6. Monthly 5 thousand won by alumnus Chang Han-Lim (Entrusted Fund)
      8.6. Monthly 20 thousand won by alumnus Chang Sae-Min (10 years agreement, Facility Fund)
      8.6. Monthly 20 thousand won by employee Moon Sae-Young (Entrusted Fund)
      8.10. Monthly 5 thousand won by employee Kim Young-Ki (Entrusted Fund)
      9.13. Monthly 20 thousand won by alumni Park Tae-Hong (10 years agreement, Entrusted Fund)
      Goods
      6.25. 43,253,000 won (Investment stocks) by Professor Seok Sang-Il
      8.26. 5.9 million worth of office supplies by Dream General Merchant
      9.15. SJ New Materials Co., Ltd donated 50 thousand masks

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