German U15, Germany, Friday, May 22, 2026
On Friday, May 22, 2026, Korea University's Office of International Affairs was visited by a delegation from German U15, Germany. The delegation consisted of:
Prof. Michael HOCH, Rector, University of Bonn
Prof. Frauke MELCHIOR, Rector, University of Heidelburg
Prof. Eva Ines OBERGFELL, Rector, Leipzig University
Prof. Karla POLLMANN, Rector, University of Tubingen
Prof. Axel SCHOLMERICH, President, University of Gottingen
Prof. Paul PAULI, President, Julius-Maximilian University of Wurzburg
Prof. Monica STOLL, Vice Rector for Research, University of Munster
Dr. Friederike SCHRODER, Deputy Director, German 15
Mrs. Katharina GOTZLER, Advisor for Events & Communication, German U15
Mrs. Anett SCHWARZ, Counsellor, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany Seoul
Mrs. Sun Young PARK, Science Officer, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany Seoul
Dr. Hokyeong RHEE, Deputy Director, German Academic Exchange Service Seoul
The delegation was greeted by:
Prof. Dong-One KIM, President
Prof. Hikyoung LEE, Dean, College of Liberal Arts
Prof. Kihang CHOI, Dean College of Science
Prof. Gilsoo JANG, Dean, College of Engineering
Prof. Ji Hoon PARK, Dean College of Media and Communication
Prof. Sang Kee SONG, Vice President for International Affairs
Prof. Yong Hyun KIM, Department Chair, Dept. of German Language and Literature
Prof. Alexander ROTHKOPF, Professor, Department of Physics
Prof. Stefan RINGE, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry
Dr. William STEWART, Associate Director, International Cooperation
The purpose of the meeting was to build and expand networks with Korea University and discuss collaboration in natural and life sciences and in a number of cross-cutting issues like research security and transfer. The meeting concluded with the exchange of gifts and photos.
