"To compete in the global market, we need creative and talented people. We need creative and talented individuals who learn how to communicate in a global world; who learn the skills necessary to become multinational entrepreneurs. Therefore our educational system must nurture and maximize the creativity and talent of our students. By nurturing our students' creativity, and helping to build their character, Handong Global University is cultivating qualified leaders who will succeed in the global marketplace." President Young-Gil Kim "Handong is seeking to cultivate professionals with the highest of skills. Individuals who are 'problem-solvers' and who are competent to make wise decisions in any given situation"

"God is building Handong and providing a new educational vision, which is to bring forth skilled professionals who are both competent and honest. This is so desperately needed in our world today. 'Knowledge-based' education without character-building cannot change this society or world. This is why Handong emphasizes so much the development of our students' character.

"....Their eyes were bright to understand more of the mystery of life. They seemed dedicated not to waste one minute of their life on anything but understanding this mystery. I have never felt this kind of freshness and vitality anywhere else, even though I have attended a lot of services given by other schools…"

"I hired several Handong students as interns last summer. At first, no one in our department knew about Handong Global University. However, the staff who worked with those students speak very highly of Handong now...."

"It is a university where the professors and the students are united as one…Handong Global University will be a mission outpost in Southeast Asia for raising up God's leaders, for ages to come."

"Starting every morning with prayer, non-proctored examinations, team professors who counsel and mentor their team studentsthese are unique characteristics of Handong, and are rare events on campuses today. When I was invited for the opening of the 'Parents Building' (Women's' Dormitory), I experienced the intimacy and love of the Handong family. And when I came for the Purity Ceremony, I prayed for the growth and lives of these special students. I think there must be only one university like Handong. Where else can you find upperclassmen who during Admissions Week hold musical concerts and sing for the waiting parents as their children attend their interviews?"

"I have been gifted with many treasures at Handong. The best of all has been the 'vision of Handong'. With faith in Christ on the one hand, and academic excellence on the other, Handong has given me a vision of serving our people in North Korea, South and North America, Japan, China and Central Asia. Like Daniel, who reigned in Babylon, young people of our nation are ready to serve our people for the glory of God. Taking part in this vision and responsibility has given me great enthusiasm and joy."