Popera Tenor Lim Hyung-joo Appointed as First Honorary Director Since the Founding of Baekseok Arts University

Popera tenor Lim Hyung-joo has been named the first honorary director since the founding of Seoul Baekseok Academy and Baekseok Arts University. According to his agency, DGNCOM Co., Ltd., Lim Hyung-joo attended an appointment ceremony held on August 21 at the President's office of Baekseok Arts University in Bangbae-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul, where he received his appointment certificate from Chairperson Yang Byeong-hui.

The school corporation Seoul Baekseok Academy highly evaluated the outstanding artistic achievements and external status Lim Hyung-joo has built as a world-class popera singer and cultural artist. They further explained that the decision for this appointment was made in recognition of his contributions to the development of culture and arts and the enhancement of national prestige.

Chairperson Yang Byeong-hui expressed expectations that Lim Hyung-joo's extensive global stage experience and capabilities will be of great help to the school's vision of leaping forward as a global leader for a Christian university. Additionally, he welcomed Lim Hyung-joo's joining, emphasizing that Baekseok Arts University is an arts education community that carefully cares for its students based on Christian values.

At the appointment ceremony, Lim Hyung-joo shared his thoughts, stating that he was deeply moved by President Yoon Mi-ran's faith and sincere attitude toward the students. He continued by expressing his ambition to lend his strength so that Baekseok Arts University can bear good fruit in the field of education.

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