Former FISU EC Member Dr. Byong-Jin YOU decorated

Dr. YOU received the Order of Civil Merit, Cheong Stripe, for his contributions to higher education, internationalisation, and sports development.

Former Myongji University President Byong-Jin YOU received the Order of Civil Merit, Cheong Stripes, on the 29 August. The Order of Civil Merit, the highest honour a private school faculty member can receive, recognises his contributions to national and social development in various fields, including education, research, university innovation, internationalisation, and sports diplomacy.

Dr. YOU has distinguished himself not only in the educational field but also in the sports world. He has served as Executive Committee Member of the International University Sports Federation (FISU), member of the Organising Committee for the 2003 Daegu Summer Universiade, Chairman of the Korea University Sports Committee (KUSB), Vice-Chairman of the Korea University Sports Council (KUSF), Head of the Korean Delegation for the 2015 Gwangju Summer Universiade, Member of the Organizing Committee for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, and Vice Chairman of the Organising Committee for the 2024 Gangwon Winter Youth Olympic Games, contributing to the development of sports both domestically and internationally.

A strong advocate of FISU values

The International University Sports Federation’s President, Leonz Eder, sends his warm congratulations. “Former FISU EC member Prof. Byong-Jin YOU has always been a strong advocate of FISU values in Korea and has contributed significantly to both the World University Games and WUC being held in his home country. With his academic background and extensive network, he has helped FISU achieve a high profile in Korea.”

Dr. YOU began his career as an educator in 1978 as a professor of business administration at Kwandong University. He served as president of Kwandong University and then as president of Myongji University, leading the development of higher education in Korea for over 40 years.