YU’s Records Manager KIM Tae-hoon receives Minister of the Interior and Safety Award at the 2025 Records Day ceremony

Recognized for contributions to digital archives enhancing the public value and accessibility of university records

YU’s Records Management Team leads efforts to build archives and promote a culture of records in higher education

[June 13, 2025]

<KIM Tae-hoon of Yeungnam University’s Records Management Team> 

 KIM Tae-hoon (age 37) of Yeungnam University’s Records Management Team (President CHOI Oe-chool) received the Minister of the Interior and Safety Award at the “2025 Records Day” ceremony held at the Government Complex Seoul on June 9.

 The National Records Management Award is presented to individuals who have contributed to improving record management capabilities within public institutions and advancing archival culture. Mr. KIM was honored for his service of 6 years and 3 months with YU’s Records Management Team since 2019, during which he contributed to the collection, organization, preservation, and utilization of university records, promoting the dissemination of archival culture and advancing national records management. 

 This award highlights the external recognition of YU’s systematic records management system and its efforts in building a robust archival infrastructure. While most awardees were affiliated with central government ministries, local governments, or public institutions, Mr. KIM was the only award recipient from a private university, garnering even greater attention. His recognition underscores YU’s exemplary leadership in university record management.

 YU’s Records Management Team has not only focused on preserving documents but also recognized records as valuable assets that reflect the university’s identity and values, systematically managing and utilizing them. The team has systematically managed and utilized records, capturing the university’s history and transformation through education, exhibitions, and digital content, thereby enhancing the public value and accessibility of records. Notable efforts include:

▲Organizing major historical records of the university ▲Expanding record collections through contests and public donations ▲Digitizing administrative and historical records and building a database ▲Advancing a digital-based archive system ▲Operating a COVID-19 disaster archive

These initiatives have been recognized as meaningful outcomes that document the evolving story of both the university and the local community.

 Mr. KIM stated, “Records are not just a collection of information but essential assets that reflect the identity and values of a university. I’m grateful that our team's efforts have been recognized with such a meaningful award. I hope to continue contributing responsibly to the promotion of archival culture and the enhancement of record management.”

 Going forward, Yeungnam University plans to strengthen the foundation for precise management and use of administrative records on campus so that records can serve as living administrative assets and knowledge resources. The university also intends to continue expanding its leadership role in promoting archival culture and enhancing the public function of its university archives.