On September 16, Zhang Xi, President of Jilin University, met with Lee Ki-jeong, President of Hanyang University, ROK, and his delegation.

Zhang Xi extended a warm welcome and expressed gratitude to Lee Ki-jeong and his delegation for visiting at the significant milestone of the 80th anniversary of Jilin University. He reviewed the fruitful outcomes of the two universities’ long-standing exchanges and cooperation, and noted that in its pursuit of building a world-class university with Chinese characteristics, Jilin University stays committed to following its own path of development while actively drawing on the advanced experience of universities worldwide. Hanyang University has accumulated rich experience in internationalized education, and many of its practices can serve as valuable references for Jilin University. He expressed the hope that the two sides would further build cooperation platforms, create opportunities for exchange, continuously promote practical exchanges between faculty and students of both universities, and work hand in hand to advance the high-quality development of both institutions.

Lee Ki-jeong extended sincere congratulations to Jilin University on its 80th anniversary. He stated that Hanyang University and Jilin University are closely tied like brothers, with deep-rooted cooperation between the two institutions, and that the various exchange activities jointly carried out in the past have achieved remarkable results. He said he had listened attentively to President Zhang Xi’s report on Jilin University’s history and future development at the JLU 80th Anniversary Ceremony, and was deeply inspired and resonated with it. Hanyang University will mark its centennial in 2029, and the two universities share many points of alignment in their development plans. He looks forward to the two sides continuing to tap into their cooperation potential, deepening practical cooperation across various fields, and promoting the steady and long-term development of the friendly relations between the two universities.

Kim Hyunju, General Manager of International Admissions at Hanyang University, Nan Jinhong, Program Officer of International Admissions at Hanyang University, and relevant personnel from the Office of Global Engagement of Jilin University attended the meeting.