Seoul National University’s American center “SNU America” has opened its doors in Los Angeles. The opening ceremony was held on Thursday, May 14th, 2009 at 6 pm (local time) with President LEE Jang-Moo and LA Alumni President JE Yong-Hye in attendance.

Since 2007, SNU has been working to establish an overseas institution which can serve as a bridge between its main campus and a more global setting. SNU America will serve as a base for further cooperation with American universities, and provide international internships and opportunities for studying abroad.

“We saw the need for an overseas base as we intensified our globalization efforts. I hope SNU America will work as a home for further global cooperation and promote SNU internationally,” said President Lee Jang-Moo.

Professor John Duncan of the University of California in Los Angeles, a specialist in Korean Studies, gave a special lecture and a progress report by Professor Lee Sang-Oak, as well as a congratulatory address, and receptions followed.

June 3, 2009
CHOI Na Eun, SNU English Editor
SNU PR Office