Since its founding at the call to plant the education of the Society of Jesus in South Korea, which had previously led Catholic higher education in Europe, Sogang University has continued to make great contributions to the advancement of university education in Korea over the past 60 years.

Sogang implements the educational ideology of the Society of Jesus, represented by 4 C's. First, Sogang is an academic community embracing right Conscience. Second, Sogang pursues distinguished research capabilities through the utmost Competence. Third, Sogang studies the problems of the world with Compassion, along with respect and sincerity. Fourth, Sogang serves and makes the Commitment to live for others and with the world, at large. Through its consistent pursuit of academic excellence based on true character and virtue, Sogang has fostered numerous competent talents. As a natural consequence, Sogang's members continue to carry out the steps toward advancement for Korea and the world.

After 60 years of remarkable achievements, we are now moving on to new challenges. In the face of the unpredictably fast-paced changes brought on by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, digital culture, and the Era of New Industry, Sogang is setting out on a journey of new possibilities. With my inauguration as the 16th president of Sogang University on February 1, 2021, I will strive to hoist the sail of hope for Sogang's renewed leap forward. For all members of Sogang who are utilizing their dynamic excellence to open the doors to a truthful, beautiful, and prosperous future, Sogang will serve as the grounds for their dreams to grow and ripen in order to form substantial fruit. I am proud to be setting out on this dynamic voyage across the open seas of blue truth with Sogang – a most honorable point of pride for you. You are all invited to join us on this new voyage for Sogang's future, sharing your valuable efforts and wisdom along the way.Let us go forward together. We know that we can!!