BUSAN — Four people affiliated with Youngsan University passed the national Master Craftsman Cook certification exam, the highest state-recognized qualification in the culinary field.
The four are Park Mi-sook, Park Eun-kyung and Pyeon Mi-hee of the university's Graduate School of Culinary Arts, and Kil Hyo-ryun, who graduated from the Department of Well-being Cuisine and Food Startups in 2025.
Park Eun-kyung transferred into the university's K-Food Cuisine program, completed bachelor's and master's degrees and is now pursuing a doctorate. Park Mi-sook is also in a doctoral program after finishing a master's degree, while Pyeon Mi-hee is in the second semester of a master's program.
Kil transferred to Youngsan University and set the goal of earning the Master Craftsman Cook certification while enrolled, balancing coursework with practical training.
"I am glad to have earned the certification on the strength of high-quality hands-on training and a systematic curriculum," Kil said. "I will become a professional recognized in the field."
Choi Young-ho, lead professor at the Graduate School of Culinary Arts, said the university would "further solidify an education system that strengthens major-related skills from admission through after graduation."
Song Hye-young, head of the Department of Well-being Cuisine and Food Startups, said, "We will continue to provide systematic support so that students grow into skilled professionals in the culinary field."