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Korea Maritime & Ocean University on its 77th Anniversary”: “We will make every effort to nurture talents”: Korea Maritime line-height: 200%; word-break: keep-all;">The 77th anniversary will be commemorated with a ceremony at the Media Hall on the 4th … and will be attended by the former and incumbent presidents, as well as many distinguished guestsKorea Maritime Since its inception in 1945, KMOU has contributed to the development of Korea’s maritime industry and the nurturing of talents in the field. Mr. Kitack Lim, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), is among its alumni.Many distinguished guests will attend the ceremony, including KMOU President Prof. Do Deok-hee, former KMOU presidents and deans, former and incumbent presidents of the KMOU alumni association, academic board members, and representatives of award winners.The event will begin with the opening ceremony followed by: ▲Awards presentation for KMOU symposium participants; ▲Medal ceremony for long-serving faculty members; ▲Presentation of KMOU alumni association president awards; ▲Medal ceremony for model students.KMOU plans to continue fulfilling its responsibility to nurture skilled and experienced talents for Korea’s maritime industry who can contribute to the country’s future development.KMOU President Prof. Do Deok-hee said, “I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone for their support and endeavor for KMOU’s continuous and outstanding development throughout its 77-year-long history,” and “KMOU students, alumni, and faculty members will be collaborating to open the new era of the maritime and ocean industry for the next century.”; 2022.11.03

KMOU hosts a Guest Lecture by the Secretary-General of IMO, Mr. Kitack Lim: KMOU hosts a Guest Lecture by the Secretary-General of IMO, Mr. Kitack LimMr. Lim gave a special lecture titled “The New Maritime Era and the Role of KMOU”Around 500 KMOU staff and students attendedOn September 22, Korea Maritime Secretary-General Lim is a KMOU alumnus who majored in nautical science and graduated in 1977. In 2016, Mr. Lim started his first term as Secretary-General of IMO, the United Nations specialized agency responsible for international shipping management. The IMO Assembly renewed his appointment as Secretary-General in 2019. He is serving his second four-year term (2020-2023).With about 500 KMOU students and staff members in attendance, Secretary-General Lim delivered the lecture “The New Maritime Era and the Role of KMOU” to share his visions for the new maritime era and strengthening the capacity of the KMOU family.Mr. Lim said, “Now is the best time to go overseas because there is a high global demand for technology in shipping and shipbuilding.” He also advised students to wisely utilize their advantage and potential strength as KMOU students.As this special lecture was about consolidating the primary capacity of KMOU members, such as acquiring specialized maritime-related knowledge and nurturing multidisciplinary thinking, it significantly influenced the lecture attendees.KMOU president Doh said he appreciates Secretary-General Lim for spending his valuable time by visiting his alma mater and added that he will make the utmost effort to provide indispensable opportunities such as similar lectures to embolden the students’ capacities for the globalized era.; 2022.10.04

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