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Dongguk University’s matriculation ceremony for the academic year 2021 was held virtually on Feb. 22. (Kim Hye-yun)

Dongguk University, in Seoul, held a virtual matriculation ceremony yesterday via Zoom and YouTube for its incoming freshman class for the academic year of 2021. This was the first time the university’s matriculation ceremony was held online, with 100 of the 1,000 pre-registered students attending the ceremony via Zoom while the rest watched the ceremony on YouTube live stream.

Dongguk University President Yoon Sung-yee conversed with three students, asking them why they chose the university and what they hope to accomplish during their undergraduate careers.

By Kim Hye-yun, staff reporter

Dongguk University’s matriculation ceremony for the academic year 2021 was held virtually on Feb. 22. (Kim Hye-yun)

Dongguk University President Yoon Sung-yee speaks to students who attended the ceremony on Feb. 22. (Kim Hye-yun)

Dancers perform for the incoming freshman class. (Kim Hye-yun)

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