Dongmyung University has advanced to the finals of the men's college soccer division at the National Sports Festival, while also achieving the highest number of top awards at the Korea Architectural Society's student exhibition.
The Dongmyung University soccer team is competing for a gold medal at the 107th National Sports Festival after defeating Yonsei University, the Seoul representative, 3-1 in the quarterfinals and beating Chungnam representative Dankook University 2-0 in the semifinals.
This marks the first time in 25 years that a Busan team has reached the finals in the men's college soccer division. Dongmyung University has secured a silver medal, and if they win against Kyunghee University in the finals, it will be the first gold medal for Busan college soccer in 34 years. The team also reached the finals in two national competitions held in July and August, finishing as runners-up in both.
Lee Seung-jun, the head coach, expressed gratitude for the players' hard work, saying, "The players have done an amazing job, playing four matches in five days, starting from the round of 17. We will prepare well to ensure we can win this time." The final match is scheduled for October 22 at 2 PM at the Seogwipo Citizen Soccer Field in Jeju.
In addition to the soccer team's success, Dongmyung University has also excelled in the field of architecture. Fifth-year students Park Jun-hee and Choi Jin-young were awarded the top prize, the Korea Architectural Society President's Award, at the '2026 Student Works Exhibition' held by the Korea Architectural Society.
This year's exhibition featured 110 works from 59 universities nationwide, with only nine receiving the top award. Dongmyung University had both of its submitted works recognized, accounting for 22.2% of all top awards.
Park Jun-hee's project, 'Urban Introduction: Cultivating a Metabolic Habitat,' proposes a self-sufficient urban space that combines residential and production facilities using the large framework of the Busan Banyeo Agricultural Wholesale Market. It explores architectural solutions for the era of population decline by integrating small residential spaces with production and circulation infrastructure.
Choi Jin-young's project, 'Layered Civic Commons: An Integrated Public Platform of Underground Cultural Facilities and Aboveground Plaza,' envisions converting a surface parking lot between Busan City Hall and the City Hall Plaza into underground parking while creating a public plaza above ground. It aims to connect underground cultural facilities with the plaza using natural light and open spaces, improving pedestrian flow.
The Dongmyung University Department of Architecture has received the highest accreditation from the Korea Architectural Accreditation Board (KAAB) in both 2017 and 2022. The department also offers specialized education in BIM, international joint classes with the Paris-Belleville School of Architecture, and an exchange program with the University of Kansas.
The award-winning works will be exhibited at the Korea Architectural Society's fall academic conference at the Daejeon Convention Center from October 22 to 23 and will also be available on the student exhibition website.
Programs have been implemented to connect students' entrepreneurial ideas with actual business opportunities.
The Dongmyung University Local Content Focused University Project Team held the '2026 LIPS (Small Business Investment Linkage Support Project) Investment Briefing' to support student entrepreneurs in securing investments. Five students, including Ko Hae-young, Kim Yang-soon, Kim Yu-jin, Kim Tae-rin, and Ryu So-hyung, who completed the local content-focused curriculum, presented their startup ideas.
The students proposed wellness and food tech businesses utilizing local resources, a digital technology-based platform for revitalizing local commerce, and an eco-friendly lifestyle product brand. Investment experts, including representatives from Southeast Gyeongnam Glitch Partners, attended the event. Students received advice on refining their business models, market validation, and investment strategies through one-on-one consultations.
Seo Seong-yeo, head of the entrepreneurship support team, stated, "This was an opportunity for students to showcase their local content development and practical skills in the actual investment market," and emphasized the commitment to strengthening support for entrepreneurship and investment linkage.
A developer exchange event where students plan the program will take place in the gaming sector.
The '2026 Club Union Conference GAME OVER?' led by Dongmyung University game department students will be held on October 31 from 9:30 AM to 6:10 PM in Room 107 of the university's main building.
Supported by the anchor project, this event will involve game development clubs UPTRAND and GIZMO, along with clubs from universities in Busan and Ulsan, as well as industry professionals. The theme is 'I thought it was a failure, but it was an experience,' focusing on sharing failures and challenges encountered during the development process and collaboration.
In the morning session, Ha Sang-seok, CEO of Magic Cube, will speak on 'Surviving in the Age of AI,' while Kang Hyun-woo, CEO of Next Stage, will discuss 'Examples of Game Development Using AI and Practical Insights.'
In the afternoon, students from Ulsan University's game development club GG, Pukyong National University's WAP, and Dongmyung University's UPTRAND will share their experiences in game production and release.
Third-year student Kim Gyeom from the game graphics department remarked, "While making games, projects may be halted or fail to meet expectations, but the lessons learned in that process become crucial experiences for completing future projects."
The event is open to university students and aspiring developers interested in game development and AI utilization. Registration can be done via the QR code on the event poster. AI game creation education for high school students is also ongoing.
The Dongmyung University game graphics department operates 'Game Creation Class with AI,' inviting high school students to the university or visiting schools in Ulsan. Programs have been conducted for students from Busan Dong High School on July 15 and Dongnae Girls' High School on October 16, with upcoming sessions planned for Busan Myungho High School on November 25 and Ulsan Ho-gye High School on December 21.
In classes led by Professor Lee Jong-pyo, students plan character personalities and worldviews, create images using generative AI, and connect them with 3D models and animations.
The curriculum is designed to help students learn the planning and expression processes necessary for game graphics by writing prompts for AI and modifying the generated results.
Seo Mi-ra, head of the game graphics department, stated, "For high school students, hearing about the major and creating their own works are two different experiences. I hope this will help them discover their interests and potential in creative activities."
The Dongmyung University Central Library will hold the '2026 Dongmyung University Central Library Ribbon Book Festa (TULIB Re-Born Book Festa)' from October 27 to 29 in the library's first-floor lobby and outdoor booths.
Under the slogan 'Books, Reborn,' this event is a reading culture festival involving students, international students, and local residents. The festival will feature four themes: sharing and circulation, experience and participation, exhibition and culture, and information and scholarship. Activities include 'Ribbon Book Dream,' where duplicate and discarded books from the library are given away for free, and 'Overdue Escape DAY,' which waives penalties for overdue books.
Participants can explore their reading preferences through the 'Book BTI Research Institute' with nine questions, create bookmarks, and take photos at a photo zone. Bookmark creation will be available for the first 600 participants.
In the large screening room on the basement level, 'TULIB CINEMA' will showcase concert footage of BTS, DAY6, and IVE. An electronic information fair featuring domestic and international e-book and academic information service providers, including Kyobo Bookstore's e-books, Kyobo Scholar, DBpia, KISS, and EBSCO, will also take place.
Participants in the stamp tour, who complete missions at the event booths, will receive snacks and book giveaways, as well as chances to win prizes such as Apple Watches, AirPods, Galaxy Buds, Sony headsets, and cultural gift certificates.
Lee Jin-wook, the head of the Central Library, stated, "This event is designed to ensure that all activities lead to reading and library usage. I hope that both students and local residents, including international students, can enjoy books and culture together this fall."
The Dongmyung University Central Library provides membership and book lending services to local residents as part of its open library policy.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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