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Professor Heo Jun-yi, who won the Fields Medal, which is called the Nobel Prize in mathematics, returned to Korea today.
Professor Huh shared the joy with his family who met him at the airport.
“I feel like my role has grown for the development of Korean mathematics, so my heart is heavy, but I am happy and happy.”
Reporter Yoo Seo-young will tell you.
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Incheon International Airport this morning.
Professor Heo Jun-yi, who entered the arrival hall wearing shorts and carrying a bag, waved his hand and ran towards his son.
After receiving the bouquet and hugging his son, Professor Huh expressed his feelings with a bright expression.
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“My heart is heavy because it seems that my role has grown a bit for the development of Korean mathematics, but I am happy and happy overall.”
The families who came to meet me were also reminded.
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“I’m a little shy. I won’t say much…Thank you.”
Professor Huh was the first Korean to receive the Fields Medal in recognition of his achievements in solving long-standing problems in mathematics such as ‘lead guessing’ and ‘rota guessing’.
“Korea’s mathematicians have been making remarkable achievements recently,” he said, saying, “I’m just one of those many.”
In particular, he encouraged his juniors by mentioning experiences that were different from conventional wisdom, such as ‘mathematics requires perseverance’ and ‘must be consistent’.
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“I think it’s very important to be able to go sometimes and give up when it’s appropriate. Rather than obsessing over it, be kind to yourself and go in a fun way…”
Professor Huh, who spends the summer in Korea, such as having a lecture at the Academy of Advanced Sciences next week, was asked regarding a specific schedule, and he answered:
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“I decided to go to Jeju Island with my parents. I’m really looking forward to it. I’m working at the Higher Science Academy during the summer, so interaction with researchers is probably the main thing…”
This is Yoo Seo-young from MBC News.
Video coverage: Lim Ji-soo / Video editing: Lim Joo-hyang / Video source: YouTube ‘IMU’
Video coverage: Lim Ji-soo / Video editing: Lim Joo-hyang / Video source: YouTube ‘IMU’
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