On January 2 at 11:00 a.m., the ‘2026 Hanyang Foundation New Year’s Greeting Ceremony and Kick-off Meeting’ was held at the Paiknam Music Hall on Seoul Campus. This event was organized to bring together members of the foundation and the university to share the vision and operational direction for the new year. The ceremony started off with opening remarks and the pledge of allegiance, followed by the recital of the founding philosophy, the Chairman’s New Year’s address, New Year’s greetings, and the President’s kick-off speech.

During the New Year’s address, responsible management and sustainable development directions based on the Hanyang Foundation's founding philosophies were emphasized. In the following kick-off speech, the achievements of the past year were reviewed, and the direction and practical tasks for the foundation and university to pursue within the changing educational environment were shared. In the latter part of the event, a rice cake cutting ceremony and celebratory performances followed, providing a time for attendees to celebrate the new start together.