YU ROTC Leadership Camp Strengthens Cadets’ Skills through Alumni Talent Donation N
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- Date : 2025.10.15 10:28
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Leadership Training for ROTC Class 64 & 65 Cadets through Dale Carnegie Program
Organized by YU ROTC 35th Alumni Association President KANG Hee-rak as a Talent Donation
Cradle of Army Officer Training with Over 5,400 Graduates across 60 Classes
[September 29, 2025]
Yeungnam University (President CHOI Oe-chool) held the “ROTC Cadet Competency Enhancement Dale Carnegie Leadership Camp” from September 26 to 27 for cadets of ROTC Classes 64 and 65. This camp, based on the 113-year-old global Dale Carnegie Leadership Program, was organized with the sponsorship and participation of KANG Hee-rak, President of the 35th YU ROTC Alumni Association and Director of the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Carnegie Human Resource Development Institute. The program provided practical leadership development opportunities to help cadets grow into competent and principled officers.
The camp began with a lecture by President KANG titled “Leadership and Attitude Development,” followed by diverse sessions such as “Core Values of a Leader,” “Understanding Others and Building Better Relationships,” “Overcoming Worry and Stress,” “Communication for Leaders,” “Self-Discovery,” and “Motivation.” Through these activities, participants examined their personal leadership styles and strengthened their interpersonal, teamwork, and self-management skills.
President KANG Hee-rak, who organized and led the program, has been actively supporting cadet development through initiatives such as “100°C Alumni Talks” for career exploration and overseas battlefield study programs.He stated, “I hope this leadership camp strengthens the pride and sense of mission of YU ROTC cadets. May they dedicate themselves to their studies and training to become officers who honor our university and the nation.”
Since the establishment of the 121st Student Military Training Corps in 1964, YU ROTC has produced 5 generals and more than 5,400 Army officers across 60 classes, earning its reputation as a premier cradle of elite Army leadership in Korea.Furthermore, since being selected as a pilot university for female ROTC cadets in 2010, YU has continued to cultivate well-rounded leaders equipped with knowledge, virtue, and physical strength through systematic education and training programs.