PHOTOS: Traditional welcome ceremony for Sungkyunkwan freshmen
By Cho Bo-heePosted : March 17, 2025, 14:09Updated : March 17, 2025, 14:09
SEOUL, March 17 (AJP) - Sungkyunkwan University, tracing its lineage to the Joseon Dynasty's national academy, revived a traditional welcome ceremony for its incoming class, Feb. 16.
Freshmen gathered at Myeongnyundang, the university’s historic hall in Seoul’s Jongno district, to participate in "Shinbangrye," a ritual echoing the formal induction of Confucian scholars of centuries past.
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Freshmen at Sungkyunkwan University perform formal greetings to their senior peers. Yonhap
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Freshmen at Sungkyunkwan University/ Yonhap
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Freshmen at Sungkyunkwan University/ Yonhap
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Freshmen at Sungkyunkwan University/ Yonhap
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Sungkyunkwan University freshmen take selfies during "Soshinbangrye," a social gathering where they share refreshments with their seniors and build friendships. Yonhap