Shinhan University Holds Welcome Event for Haileybury (UK) and BIEK

By Reporter Kim Guk-jin | E-News Today | Published February 25, 2025, 10:07 https://www.enewstoday.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=2241635

Shinhan University (President Kang Sung-jong) announced on the 25th that it held a welcome event on February 21 for representatives from Haileybury, a prestigious British school, and BIEK.

The event was attended by President Kang Sung-jong, along with the university’s senior deans and department heads. From Haileybury, attendees included Chairman Martin Rayfield, Principal Eugene du Toit, and Director Mark Smith. From BIEK, participants included Directors Ian Hunt, Henry Aronsson, Sebastian Pozzo, Korea Representative Byeongdo Choi, and Director Benjamin Lee—a total of 12 members.

During the meeting, both sides discussed the establishment of an international college and the creation of a global education network.

President Kang stated,

“Shinhan University is expanding international education and exchange in line with the era of globalisation. We are especially working to establish international schools so that the northern Gyeonggi region can grow into an innovative hub where international education and future industries converge, rather than being seen merely as an outer area of the capital region.”

He continued,

“The Namyangju and Paju sites owned by our university provide ideal conditions for developing international schools. Paju, while close to the capital area, offers a nature-friendly learning environment. Here, we aim to establish a leading global education hub representing Korea and to continue practical cooperation for nurturing global talent.”

He added,

“Shinhan University will not only work toward founding international schools but will also grow alongside the northern Gyeonggi region to become a university that leads both global education and regional development.”

Haileybury Chairman Martin Rayfield said,

“I am very grateful for President Kang’s warm welcome, and we will strive to achieve positive outcomes through ongoing cooperation with Shinhan University, which has strong global education capabilities.”

BIEK Director Ian Hunt shared his impressions, saying,

“I was deeply moved by the Taekwondo Department’s demonstration, and through the students, I could truly see Shinhan University’s educational philosophy.”

This visit is expected to further strengthen the cooperative relationship between Shinhan University and Haileybury, with continued practical discussions anticipated for the establishment of an international school and the expansion of a global education network.

(Reporter: Kim Guk-jin, kkj123@enewstoday.co.kr | © E-News Today. Unauthorized reproduction or redistribution is prohibited.)