At the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas on July 7, 2020 (Tuesday), at 6pm, the two alumni
Young-kyun Shin (Graduated from the 9
th class) and Chan Suk Kim (Graduated from the 14
th class)
was appointed as ‘Co-honorary chairpersons of the 100th Anniversary Commemoration Committee.
Founded as Kyeongseong Dental School in 1922, Seoul National University School of Dentistry,
will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2022.
Dean Jung-Suk Han of SNUSD delivered his opening remarks by saying, “I am grateful to have
appointed two alumni with such great qualities as honorary chairpersons of the 100th Anniversary
Commemoration Committee. I believe that the history of SNUSD is the history of Korean dentistry.
I will try my hardest to organize our history well with the help of our two honorary chairpersons
in order to bring further development upon SNUSD.”
President of Seoul National University Dental Hospital (SNUDH) Young Ku said, “We are honored
to appoint Young-kyun Shin, who has left great achievements in society along with Chan Suk Kim
a great role model for female dentists to become the honorary chairpersons. SNUDH will also celebrate
its 100
th anniversary 2 years after SNUSD. I hope to invited these two honored guests to that event as well.”
The president of the General Alumni Committee Hee Un Park said, “We feel confident to have
such great alumni as our honorary chairpersons. I know that the school has been putting countless
effort in preparing for the 100th Anniversary Commemoration. The General Alumni Committee
will also help in every way possible to make the event successful.”
Young-kyun Shin, alumni appointed as co-honorary chairpersons, delivered his remarks by saying
“I feel very responsible as an honorary chairperson in such a meaningful event. After serving as a
naval surgeon, I opened ‘Dongnam Dental Clinic.’ From college, I devoted my passion to drama and
eventually came to this place. I was recognized and respected in the film industry because of my
background as a dentist. I am still proud to be a dentist. I will be sure to aid in the preparation process
of the 100th anniversary commemoration with everyone who are here today.”
Alumni Chan Suk Kim said “I was always grateful to be a dentist my whole life. I think the best thing
I did in my life was attending School of Dentistry. I always have a sense of attachment to my alma mater
and am happy to see it advance. I hope that there will be great progress made with everyone working
hard to bring improvement.”
Alumni, Young-kyun Shin graduated from the 9
th class and has starred in more than 300 films including
the famous The Red Scarf. He served as chairperson of the Korean Film Association, SBS Production, and
was once a member of the National Assembly. He also received the Lifetime achievement award at
the Daejong Film Awards in 2020.
Alumni Chan Suk Kim graduated from the 14
th class and has served as the chairperson of the Chung Ah
Dental Hospital, the Korean Women Dental Association, the president of the General Alumni Association
of Kyunggi Girls' High School, the president of the General Alumni Committee of the Seoul National University
School of Dentistry, and the vice president of the Seoul National University Alumni Association.
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