The development of science and technology, which has been growing rapidly in recent years, is becoming a driving force to change the lives of mankind in a convenient and prosperous way. However, continuous changes in the social and natural environment also threaten the sustainability of mankind. The future society will have to grow in such a way that humans and nature can coexist. The “BK21FOUR Sustainable Chemistry Education and Research Center” in the Department of Chemistry at Yonsei University aims to foster talents with the ability to respond to social issues such as energy, environment, and health in order to realize a healthy and sustainable future society. This vision for nurturing future talent can be summarized under the motto of 4C education. 4C education is an education system that nurtures talents who are equipped with Creativity and Convergence based on Chemistry and prepare for the future by contributing to solving social problems (4C; Foresee). By establishing a virtuous cycle of education and research, our Education Research Center aims to achieve an advanced curriculum that can inspire research and lead to international cooperation through the contents of graduate school classes. The Department of Chemistry at Yonsei University, which has been in chemistry education since 1917 and has the longest tradition in Korea, now embraces the “Sustainable Chemistry Education Research Center” and prepares future chemistry talents. Jang Woo-dong, Director of Education and Research Center for Sustainable Chemistry
