Kookmin University (President Jeong Seung Ryul) announced that it successfully held the opening ceremony for the “Korea-China College Student Soccer Friendship Exchange Match” on Sunday, October 25, at the university’s athletic field.
 
Co-hosted by the Korea-China Students and Scholars Association (CSSAK) and the Korea-China Research Society, the tournament brought together approximately 160 student athletes from a total of eight universities—including Kookmin University, Korea University, Kyung Hee University, and Hanyang University—who shared a meaningful time of both fierce competition and friendship.
 
The opening ceremony, held at Kookmin University’s main athletic field, was attended by Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Dai Bing, key officials from the Chinese Embassy in South Korea, university officials including Kookmin University Vice President for Academic Affairs Rha Changsoon, student athlete delegations from both countries, and distinguished guests from inside and outside the university, who celebrated the successful launch of the tournament.
 
Rha Changsoon, Vice President for Academic Affairs at Kookmin University, delivered a welcome and congratulatory address on behalf of President Jeong Seung-ryeol. He particularly emphasized the significance of hosting this soccer tournament at Kookmin University in this meaningful year, as the university celebrates its 80th anniversary. He also stated, “We will continue to play an active role in promoting friendship among young people in both South Korea and China through sports and in further expanding exchange and cooperation between universities.”
 
In his congratulatory remarks, Dai Bing, the Chinese Ambassador to South Korea, congratulated the organizers on hosting the tournament and expressed his gratitude to the officials and supporting organizations involved in its preparation. He also emphasized his hope that this tournament would serve as an opportunity for Korean and Chinese university students to engage in ongoing exchanges, that various group activities involving students from both countries would expand, and that the positive energy of youth exchange and cooperation would spread even further.
 
In the quarterfinal matches held after the opening ceremony, Kookmin University defeated Kyonggi University 4–2 to advance to the semifinals. In the match between Myongji University and Korea University, Myongji University secured its spot in the semifinals after winning in a penalty shootout. The semifinal matches are scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 31, at the Gangbuk District Sports Complex.
 
Through this tournament, Kookmin University plans to continue expanding its international sports exchange programs and strengthening cooperation with overseas universities and related institutions to contribute to the development of global sports talent.