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KOR

Boundless Imagination

Dreaming Beyond Ambiguity

Imagination is the power to believe in what cannot yet be seen.
By enduring uncertainty and venturing a step further, new paths begin to emerge. We met SNU people who are harnessing this power to envision the future from where they stand today.

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In Conversation

Explorers of the Unseen World

Kim, Seong Heui, Professor in the Department of Oriental Painting and Ko Heejeong, Professor in the Department of Linguistics

Ko Heejeong, Professor in the Department of Linguistics, explores the universal structures underlying thousands of languages, while Kim, Seong Heui, Professor in the Department of Oriental Painting, expresses the hidden forces operating beyond visible phenomena through lines and empty space. The two scholars, who have long explored unseen worlds, suggest that the path to “boundless imagination” lies in combining—and ultimately transcending—rules and principles.

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Interview

Precision in Systems, Flexibility in Leadership

SOO KYUNG LEE, President of the Korea Skating Union (Department of Physical Education, Class of 2003)

The Milan–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics marked a historic moment for Korean sports, as the nation delivered strong performances across the board rather than in only a handful of events. Behind this achievement stood SOO KYUNG LEE, President of the Korea Skating Union, whose years of experience as an athlete, natural ability to connect with people, and meticulous preparation helped shape the journey. This is the story of a leader who realized in her forties the dreams she once imagined for her sixties, transforming a long-held vision into reality.

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Inquiry

From Vague Questions to Definite Answers

Sung, Yung Eun, Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering

The achievements of Professor Sung, Yung Eun, who has opened new paths in next-generation energy research through nano-catalyst design, stem from his relentless pursuit of fundamental questions. Long before electrocatalysis research began attracting widespread attention, he had already immersed himself in the field. When asked why he chose this area of study, he offered a surprisingly simple answer: “I was confused, and I wanted to understand.”

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