Yoon-ha Shin, Chairman of KUKJAE INDUSTRIES Co., LTD., Presented with an Honorary Doctorate Degree of Science
- 자연과학대학
- Hit2158
- 2019-07-23
Sungkyunkwan University held an honorary doctorate ceremony at 2 p.m. on May 17 (Friday) in the first room on the third floor of the 600th Anniversary Hall. At the ceremony, Yoon-ha Shin, chairman of KUKJAE INDUSTRIES Co., LTD., who served as the president of SKKU general association, received the honorary doctorate degree of science.
Chairman Yoon-ha Shin majored in biology at SKKU and continues to practice social contribution, sharing and thinking, "It is basic for companies to return their profits to the society." He established a scholarship fund for life sciences and helped foreign students from developing countries to grow into global men of talent by establishing the Global Sungkyun Scholarship Foundation. He was also awarded the honorary doctorate for his contribution to promoting international exchanges through overseas plant industry.
Chairman Shin was awarded the prime minister's commendation in 1999 and received a government reward in 2006 for his contribution to the development of plant technology. He also won the commendations of the National Tax Service Commissioner and the Strategy and Finance Minister each in 2010 and 2012, respectively, for his contributions to the country through corporate activities.
About 100 guests attended the ceremony, including Joon-young Kim, president of SKKU, Dong-ryul Shin, dean of SKKU, and Duk-hee Ryu, chairman of Kyungdong Pharmaceutical Co..