Recruitment of 10 Members for a Disability Orchestra:
Realizing ESG Values through “Art Walking Together”
- Providing stable employment for artists with developmental disabilities and establishing a systematic operation through collaboration with specialized institutions
- Expanding a “positive influence” through cultural and artistic activities on campus, beginning with a performance at the 2026 Graduation Ceremony
SKKU has recruited 10 members for a disability orchestra under the Research & Business Foundation (President: Koo Ja Choon) to fulfill its social responsibilities and create sustainable employment opportunities. The members officially began their activities on the 9th.
The newly launched disability orchestra presented a moving debut performance at the pre-ceremony event of the “2026 Winter Degree Conferral Ceremony” held on February 25. The performance, which celebrated the new beginnings of graduates, provided a meaningful opportunity for members of the university community to improve awareness of disabilities and share the value of culture and the arts.
This recruitment initiative was carried out to put the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management values of the Research & Business Foundation into practice and to translate inclusiveness toward socially vulnerable groups, particularly through the employment of persons with disabilities, into tangible outcomes.
Starting with the Graduation Ceremony performance, the orchestra will be invited to participate in various major events both on and off campus, including entrance ceremonies, college-level graduation ceremonies, and events for major donors, thereby enhancing the practical effectiveness of its operations.
Beginning with this recruitment of 10 members, the Research & Business Foundation plans to closely analyze operational outcomes and continue developing exemplary cases of ESG management, including initiatives to improve awareness of disabilities and to establish mutually beneficial models in collaboration with local communities.
Koo Ja Choon, President of the Research & Business Foundation, stated, “This recruitment has achieved a twofold outcome: providing quality employment opportunities for artists with disabilities while improving awareness of disabilities within the university.” He added, “Beyond simple employment, we will support them so that they can take pride and grow as professional performers, and we will strive to ensure that our university becomes a hub for spreading positive influence throughout the local community.”
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