Top-Scoring Passers in Seoul, Incheon, Gangwon, Daegu, and Gyeongbuk

Outstanding Performance Across All College of Education Departments

Solidifying Its Status as a Leading Institution for Teacher Training in Korea

[March 14, 2025]

<Panoramic View of YU College of Education>

 Yeungnam University (YU), led by President CHOI Oe-chool, has once again reaffirmed its reputation as a prestigious teacher training institution, producing multiple top-scoring passers in the 2025 Teacher Certification Exam across Seoul, Incheon, Gangwon, Daegu, and Gyeongbuk.

<Top-Scoring Passers of the Teacher Certification Exam (From left: HONG Se-rin, PARK A-rim, JEON Jin-seong, LEE Chan-hee, PARK Jong-beom, LEE Chung-ryeol)>

 According to the latest exam results released by provincial and metropolitan education offices, LEE Chan-hee and PARK Jong-beom, both graduates of YU’s Mathematics Education Department, achieved the highest scores in Gyeongbuk (Mathematics) and Daegu (Information & Computer), respectively. Given the highly competitive nature of the national teacher certification exam, earning top scores on a first attempt holds even greater significance. Notably, the Mathematics Education Department (with an annual intake of 30 students) produced a total of 18 public and private school teacher candidates, marking a remarkable achievement.

The Chinese Character Education Department also demonstrated exceptional performance, with HONG Se-rin (Seoul), PARK A-rim (Gangwon), and JEON Jin-seong (Gyeongbuk) securing top ranks in their respective regions. The department produced a total of six successful candidates, further proving its competitive edge.  Meanwhile, the Special Physical Education Department saw LEE Chung-ryeol emerge as the top scorer in Incheon, with seven additional candidates passing the exam, highlighting the department’s excellence. YU’s Korean Language Education Department also recorded impressive results, with KIM Min-jeong securing second place in Daegu and a total of 15 candidates passing the exam. Notably, two of the three newly appointed Korean language teachers in Daegu’s public schools this year are YU graduates, underscoring the department’s strength.

 The English Education Department also stood out, with two out of four newly appointed English teachers in Daegu’s public schools being YU graduates. KIM Min-ji secured second place in Daegu, and the department produced 11 successful candidates in public school teacher certification. Among them, LEE Hong-seok, a former president of the English Education Department’s student association, was recognized for his dedication to academic and departmental advancement. His direct transition from graduation to teaching appointment serves as a model case for aspiring educators.

 Beyond these achievements, YU’s College of Education continued its nationwide impact, producing six successful candidates from the Early Childhood Education Department and three from the Education Department, with successful candidates across nearly all provinces except Sejong, Jeonbuk, and Jeju. In an era of declining student populations and reduced teacher recruitment quotas, these achievements highlight the dedication of YU’s faculty and students, who worked together to overcome challenges and achieve outstanding results.

 Dean CHO Seong-eun of YU’s College of Education stated, "This success is the result of the collective efforts of our faculty and students, reaffirming YU's excellence in teacher education. We will continue to adapt to the evolving educational landscape and provide the utmost support for students to realize their dreams and grow into outstanding educators."