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Ewha Launches Institute for Multiscale Matter and Systems as National Research Laboratory

Ewha Womans University held an opening ceremony for the Institute for Multiscale Matter and Systems (IMMS) on January 22 at Lee Sam-bong Hall in the Ewha Campus Complex. The occasion marked the official launch of the institute, which has been selected for the 2025 National Research Laboratory (NRL 2.0) program, a major government grant from the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Ministry of Education. Through transdisciplinary convergence research spanning chemistry, physics, materials science, and artificial intelligence, Ewha IMMS aims to drive innovation in integrated multiscale research and technology development, from atomic- and molecular-level materials design to nano- and micro-scale structures and systems. Backed by a block grant of KRW 10 billion per year for the next decade, totaling KRW 100 billion, the institute plans to integrate experimental, theoretical, AI-driven, and data-driven approaches to conduct leading research in national strategic areas, including next-generation energy materials, functional advanced materials, and intelligent systems. To mark the occasion of the institute’s launch, the opening ceremony was attended by Ewha President Hyang-Sook Lee, Chairperson Eun Mee Kim of the Board of Trustees of Ewha Womans University and IMMS Director Hoi Ri Moon, along with key figures from the Ministry of Science and ICT, the Ministry of Education, the National Research Foundation of Korea, government-funded research institutes, and from across the industry. In her welcoming remarks, President Lee emphasized that the launch will serve as an important turning point in further expanding Ewha’s role as a research university and pledged the university’s full support in ensuring IMMS’s sustainable research outcomes and its contribution to addressing national challenges. Government officials and representatives from relevant organizations also expressed high expectations for the institute’s growth into a key research hub linking university-led research innovation with Korea’s national research strategies. In her introduction, IMMS Director Hoi Ri Moon announced “One Platform, Infinite Impact” as the institute’s vision and outlined three core goals: generating world-leading research outcomes, establishing a transdisciplinary research platform, and nurturing global talents in science. She also shared plans to develop AI-based precision materials design technologies and an AI-driven autonomous laboratory, aiming to contribute to addressing challenges in climate and energy as well as advanced semiconductor fields. With the opening of its new national research laboratory IMMS, Ewha plans to further strengthen its standing as a research university and to accelerate global collaborative research and talent development in advanced fields.
- No.852
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- Date2026.01.23
- Views3639
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President Hyang-Sook Lee Visits California to Meet with Alumnae and Explore Partnerships in Silicon Valley

Ewha Womans University President Hyang-Sook Lee visited Los Angeles and San Francisco from January 8 to 12 to engage with Ewha alumnae in the region and to explore opportunities for university-industry collaboration with leading global companies and research institutes in an effort to strengthen the university’s global competitiveness. As the university prepares its 140th anniversary celebrations, the visit aimed to share its vision for a “New Era, New Ewha,” while expanding Ewha’s global networks in pursuit of its advancement as a world-class institution. During her visit, President Lee attended welcome receptions hosted by the Southern and Northern California alumnae associations, where she met with over a hundred Ewha graduates and thanked them for carrying forward Ewha’s spirit abroad, while introducing the university’s key vision and its 140th anniversary fundraising campaign. Attendees expressed their strong support for the university's progress and contributed to the fundraising drive. President Lee also met with next-generation alumnae in the region to explore ways to expand Ewha’s global alumnae network. In addition to the official events, President Lee held a series of individual meetings with prominent alumnae to seek new avenues for cooperation to support the university’s continued development, including the construction of the Ewha West Campus and initiatives to commemorate its 140th anniversary. Following the alumnae events, President Lee visited Silicon Valley to explore opportunities for global university-industry collaboration at leading global companies and research institutes, including Google, SRI International, Apple, and the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence. At Google, President Lee strengthened connections with Ewha alumnae employees, and at SRI International, she held discussions on collaborative R&D projects as well as entrepreneurship and student internship programs. Her discussions at Apple focused on guest lecture programs and talent development initiatives, and at Stanford HAI talks took place on collaborations in AI research and international research seminars, reflecting a shared commitment to building a sustained research partnership. President Lee’s visit marked a pivotal step in expanding Ewha’s global networks in advanced science and engineering fields, and building on this momentum, Ewha plans to actively strengthen its research capacity and accelerate global talent development as the university moves ahead with its “New Era, New Ewha” vision.
- No.850
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- Date2026.01.22
- Views1945
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Ewha Makes Debut at CES 2026 with Innovative AI-driven Technologies

Ewha Womans University’s inaugural participation in the CES 2026, one of the world’s largest technology trade shows held each year in Las Vegas, Nebraska, showcased innovative new technologies from student and faculty startups, establishing a bridge to reach global consumers. Held from January 6 to 9, the event was visited by President Hyang-Sook Lee and university administrators in support of the entrepreneurs at Ewha’s booths in the Seoul Pavilion and to facilitate networking with global buyers. This year’s CES featured Ewha startups in key future industries including AI, healthcare, and security. Student startups Uniuni Corp. and EDM Gadget respectively presented AI-driven safety solutions for people with disabilities and energy optimization technology for data centers, while the faculty startup CoreTrustLink introduced its security technology for internal control automation, all three exhibitors drawing attention from international visitors. Uniuni Corp.’s restroom guard system Savvy was named winner of a CES Innovation Award for the second consecutive year with its high-tech safety solution for detecting falls and medical emergencies in public restrooms for people with disabilities, once again earning global recognition for its technological accomplishment. Ewha’s successful debut at CES demonstrates President Hyang-Sook Lee’s initiatives in university-industry collaboration and technology commercialization resulting in tangible achievements. President Lee’s presence at CES to support Ewha startups to expand their global consumer base serves as a testament to the university’s on-the-ground approach in entrepreneurship and university-industry collaboration policies. Ewha’s Startup Support Organization provided support for the exhibitors through the entire process of their participation, ranging from booth registration and promotion to buyer matching, as well as operating its Student Supporters program at CES to offer students an opportunity to gain field experience in global business. President Hyang-Sook Lee stated that Ewha’s inaugural participation at CES introduced the competitiveness of Ewha startups’ AI-driven technologies to the global stage and that Ewha will continue to strengthen its entrepreneurial ecosystem to deliver global performance. This year’s participation at CES will serve as an opportunity for Ewha to boost university-industry collaboration and support for entrepreneurship on a global scale.
- No.848
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- Date2026.01.21
- Views3934
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Ewha Launches 140th Anniversary Commemorative Fundraising Committee for University Advancement

Ewha Womans University launched its 140th Anniversary Commemorative Fundraising Committee for University Advancement in a ceremony on January 15 at Lee Sam-bong Hall in the Ewha Campus Complex, officially marking the start of its leap toward “New Era, New Ewha” in celebration of the university’s landmark anniversary. The ceremony served to strengthen the financial base for Ewha’s mid- to long-term development and to establish a culture of donation for spreading the value of sharing and service, creating a meaningful start to the launch of the campaign to raise KRW 140 billion commemorating Ewha’s 140th anniversary. The event was attended by over a hundred guests, including committee members and potential donors. President Hyang-Sook Lee opened the ceremony with an introduction of Ewha’s 140th anniversary vision, highlighting that the sustained commitment of donors over the past 140 years has been a driving force behind today’s Ewha. Lee defined the committee members as partners in shaping Ewha’s future, and that Ewha’s rise as a prestigious global private university relies on the solidarity and engagement of all alumnae and support from across society. At the ceremony, the following were appointed co-chairs of the committee: Yeong-ja Kim, Seungsan Nanum Foundation Chairperson; Eun Mee Kim, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Ewha Womans University; Myung Kyung Lee, President of the Ewha Alumnae Association; Hyang-Sook Lee, President of Ewha Womans University; and Myong-sue Chang, former Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Ewha Womans University. In a joint declaration, the co-chairs stated their commitment to the 140th anniversary fundraising campaign as both committee members and as donors, marking the official launch of the Fundraising Committee. The donations raised through this campaign will primarily serve Ewha’s key initiatives for strengthening future competitiveness, including the expansion of research infrastructure, recruitment of outstanding talent, establishment of a university-wide AI convergence education system, and the construction of new campus infrastructure for the future. The committee has thus far secured KRW 60 billion in donations, which will help Ewha make the occasion of its 140th anniversary a turning point toward new leaps in research, education, and social responsibility.
- No.846
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- Date2026.01.19
- Views2662
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2025 Ewha Family Christmas Service Held

The 2025 Ewha Family Christmas Service, co-hosted by the Chaplain’s Office and the Ewha Alumnae Association, was held on December 4 at Welch-Ryang Auditorium. First held in 1996, this annual service brings together members of the Ewha community, from students and alumnae to faculty and staff, both current and retired, in anticipation and celebration of the Christmas season. This year, guests also included the children and parents from Ewha Kindergarten and employees and their caregivers from Isu Management Corporation, an Ewha subsidiary established as a standardized workplace for the disabled, which added to the communal spirit and significance of the event. The service opened with the Ewha Christmas Prayer, recited by four representatives, each from faculty, staff, alumnae, and the student body, followed by a scripture reading and a Christmas message from University Chaplain Sunhee Ahn. In her Christmas greetings, President Hyang-Sook Lee emphasized Ewha’s spirit of service and sharing, expressing her hope that the Ewha community would continue to grow into one that shares the grace of Christmas throughout the world. The service also featured celebratory performances by the Ewha Male Faculty Choir, and the College of Music’s choir and ensemble. Offerings collected at the annual service are donated to support Ewha alumnae missionaries, whose work around the world was showcased in a short film at this year’s service, followed by a prayer to send them support. After the service, a lighting ceremony was held for the “Ewha’s Houses of Christmas” installation around campus to mark this meaningful season for the Ewha community to share the joy and love of Christmas together.
- No.844
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- Date2025.12.15
- Views4706
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Ewha Global Excellence Program Launched to Strengthen Research Competitiveness

Ewha Global Excellence Program Launched to Strengthen Research Competitiveness Ewha Womans University has launched the Ewha Global Excellence Program (EGEP), its new large-scale research support initiative that aims at addressing the rapidly changing higher education environment and at further strengthening its position as a world-class research university. The program is a strategic initiative designed to explore convergence-driven research capabilities while expanding international collaborative research and securing mid- to large-scale research projects. Following an open call in August, a total of 31 research groups were selected through a vigorous evaluation and consultation process and officially commenced their projects on December 1. EGEP is a major new policy for Ewha, which aims at innovating the university’s research support system and strengthening international, collaborative, and convergence-driven research in order to advance its “New Era, New Ewha” vision. President Hyang-Sook Lee, the first among Ewha’s presidents from a science and technology discipline, has a clear agenda to establish a world-class research environment, focusing on international collaborative research as a key means of furthering Ewha’s achievements in natural sciences and engineering. To this end, EGEP focuses on strengthening the capabilities of research groups, expanding international collaborative research centered on distinguished scholars from abroad, and enhancing the convergence capacity of Ewha’s scholars through support for group-based research. To help researchers secure outside funding and effectively operate their projects, EGEP also offers increased administrative and institutional support. EGEP’s long-term goals include increased global competitiveness through international, collaborative, and convergence-driven research; increased participation in the fifth phase of the government’s Brain Korea 21 (BK21) Program and other mid- to large-scale research projects; the establishment of a robust large-scale group research framework; and Ewha’s contribution to solving national and societal challenges. EGEP categorizes research groups by type and track, each group receiving up to KRW 500 million per year according to budget and discipline. This initiative will provide comprehensive support across disciplines, from AI, semiconductors, biotechnology, energy, and climate, to the humanities, social sciences, and convergence research, to help Ewha push forward into a globally competitive research university.
- No.842
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- Date2025.12.09
- Views6591
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Ewha Global Institute for Sustainable Partnership and Empowerment Selected for KOICA Project

Ewha Global Institute for Sustainable Partnership and Empowerment Selected for KOICA Project to Open Specialized Medical Center in Kenya Ewha Womans University Medical Center (EUMC) has been selected as the Project Management Consultant (PMC) for a Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) project to establish a Specialized Medical Center (SMC) in Kajiado County, Kenya. The project aims at opening a medical service specializing in obstetrics & gynecology and pediatrics in Kajiado County, Kenya, where access to healthcare is limited and maternal and neonatal mortality rates remain high. The initiative seeks to provide essential medical services to the community and contribute to strengthening the local healthcare infrastructure. At the helm of this project is the Ewha Global Institute for Sustainable Partnership and Empowerment (EGISE), which was newly established in May 2025 to serve under the direct authority of the Office of the President of Ewha Womans University. EGISE will implement the KOICA project by forming a consortium with EUMC and Hyundai Asan, with a total project value of KRW 4.78 billion that will be provided until 2030. EGISE was founded as an international cooperation platform integrating education, research, and fieldwork in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and its selection for the KOICA project is viewed as a significant milestone that marks a global expansion of the women- and child-centered healthcare model. Ewha’s selection for the project is especially meaningful as a strategic turning point for expanding Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital’s “Mom–Baby Hospital” model for the international community. The KOICA project will require EGISE to pursue key objectives that include the strengthening of the local healthcare workforce; an upgrade of Kenya’s operational and management systems; improvement of its clinical environment through the establishment of the specialized medical center; and the enhancement of healthcare governance in Kajiado County. Specialized personnel from EUMC and the Ewha College of Medicine will provide medical consultation in obstetrics & gynecology and pediatrics, as well as support to build a local healthcare system. Ewha Medical Academy will operate education and training programs to establish a sustainable framework for the development of medical professionals. Ewha’s selection for this project is the result of international recognition for the university’s capabilities in healthcare and social contribution, and is expected to play a meaningful role in promoting maternal and child health and in expanding Korea’s healthcare system globally. Building on global partnerships, EGISE plans to further pursue its international cooperation initiatives, putting into practice Ewha’s vision, “To Lead the Era of the Great Transformation Through Inclusive Innovation.”
- No.840
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- Date2025.12.04
- Views5607
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Ewha Moves up in 2025 JoongAng Ilbo University Rankings to Sixth in Comprehensive Rating

Ewha Moves up in 2025 JoongAng Ilbo University Rankings to Sixth in Comprehensive Rating Ewha Womans University ranked sixth in comprehensive standing in the 2025 JoongAng Ilbo University Rankings, up one notch from last year. The achievement reflects a strong evaluation, amid fierce competition, of Ewha’s reputable curricula, outstanding graduate employability, and robust research support systems. Subject Ranking Introduced to Rate Academic Performance in Across Nine Disciplines This year, JoongAng Ilbo introduced discipline-based evaluations for the first time, to assess in greater detail each university’s individual characteristics and field-specific strengths. Their subject ranking covers nine disciplines: languages, literature, and the humanities; social sciences; business and economics; electrical, electronic, telecommunications and computer engineering; materials science and chemical and energy engineering; mechanical, aerospace and transportation engineering; construction, urban and environmental engineering; mathematics, physics, astronomy and earth sciences; chemistry, life sciences, agriculture and forestry and fisheries. Academic performances in these nine fields were evaluated based on common indicators including research funding, publications, citations and employability, as well as additional field-specific indicators. Ewha Receives “Exceptional” Ratings in Humanities and Business; “Excellent” Ratings in Social Sciences, Natural Sciences and Engineering In the subject rankings, Ewha demonstrated particularly remarkable achievements in the humanities and in business. In the languages, literature and humanities discipline, Ewha was awarded an “exceptional” rating in recognition of its full-time faculty ratio, stable research environment and educational innovation in response to digital transformation. Ewha earned another “exceptional” rating in the business and economics discipline, for its high graduate employability, low dropout rates, and outstanding number of top 10 percent international research publications. In the social sciences discipline, Ewha received an “excellent” rating for showing strong numbers in Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) indicator per faculty member. Across all major disciplines in the natural sciences and engineeringelectrical, electronic, telecommunications and computer engineering; mathematics, physics, astronomy and earth sciences; and chemistry, life sciences, agriculture and forestry and fisheriesEwha received “excellent” ratings, demonstrating the institution’s outstanding capabilities in research and education in both basic sciences and applied technologies. Recognition Earned for Student-Centered Educational Innovations and Improvements in University Research Ecosystem Ewha’s rise in this year’s ranking was primarily driven by a student-centered approach to academic affairs management and improvements made to its research environment. The school’s double major system, self-designed major modules and enhancements in its faculty mentorship system have helped establish an academic system that enables students to design their own learning and career paths. Ewha’s academic competitiveness has also been boosted by support programs that allow a seamless transition from undergraduate research opportunities to graduate studies and professional competence. There were improvements as well in Ewha’s research performance, including international collaborative research and international journal citations. Future Tasks for Strengthening Global Competitiveness In pursuit of global excellence, Ewha Womans University is currently pursuing core strategies to vitalize international collaborative research and to improve individual faculty members’ citation impact indicators. These strategies will be supported by efforts to restructure the university’s faculty review criteria through the adoption of specialized outside evaluation and of adjusted evaluation standards for individual colleges; and by efforts to strengthen university communications through multilingual international promotions of Ewha’s achievements in research and through the expansion of international networks. In preparation of the school’s 140th anniversary, Ewha is seeking to attract outstanding researchers and lay the foundation for global research cooperation by revamping its multilingual researcher / laboratory websites and by further promoting faculty research and publications. The newly launched Ewha Global Excellence Program to support medium- and long-term research will also serve as a key foundation for global excellence. The 2025 JoongAng Ilbo University Rankings reaffirm Ewha’s strengths in the humanities, social sciences and business, while also showing its strong growth potential in the natural sciences and engineering. Ewha plans to further enhance its reputation in the humanities and social sciences, while improving quantitative indicators in the natural sciences and engineering, with an aim to solidify its global competitiveness.
- No.838
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- Date2025.12.02
- Views9321
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Ewha Selected for 2025 National Research Laboratory Program to Pioneer World Class Research Across Disciplines

Ewha Selected for 2025 National Research Laboratory Program to Pioneer World Class Research Across Disciplines The Institute for Multiscale Matter and Systems (IMMS) at Ewha Womans University has been selected for the 2025 National Research Laboratory (NRL 2.0) program, a major government grant supported by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Ministry of Education. The selection reaffirms on a national level Ewha’s long-established world-class research ecosystem and convergence research capabilities, conferring the school with the mission to serve for the next ten years as a research hub for Korea’s national strategic technologies to addresses the challenges of the future. The NRL 2.0 program was launched in 2025 as a core national strategy initiative for science and technology, with an aim to foster research institutions that reach beyond basic science, toward problem-solving, convergence-driven research addressing complex technological and industrial challenges. Following the call for proposals in April, preliminary and pitch evaluations were carried out, resulting in the selection of four institutes, including Ewha IMMS. Through the NRL 2.0 program, Ewha IMMS will receive a block grant of KRW 10 billion annually for ten years, amounting to a total of KRW 100 billion, and will take the lead in conducting problem-solving, convergence-driven research centered on multiscale materials, addressing issues related to national strategic technologies and various challenges for the mankind. IMMS’s operation plan comprises technical groups (TG) for basic research, to focus on specialization in the national strategic technologies, and core projects (CP) for application and expansion, aiming at solving Korea’s national challenges; the two branches which will be managed as a matrix structure to simultaneously pursue advancement and expansion in research. Each CP will partner with prominent institutions at Harvard University, ETH Zurich, University College London and other leading universities to expand Ewha’s international collaborative research and to strengthening university-industry collaboration, which will help develop Ewha into an innovative global research platform. IMMS Director Hoi Ri Moon remarked, “Ewha’s research teams have already produced numerous internationally recognized achievements,” adding, “The decisive factor in Ewha’s selection for NRL 2.0 was the university’s capabilities and potential for growth in advanced technology.” Professor Moon underscored the institute’s vision and strong commitment, saying, “Through convergence research that crosses disciplinary boundaries, we are determined to solve Korea’s national challenges in science and technology.” Ewha’s selection for NRL 2.0 is a concrete outcome of Ewha’s future strategy. With IMMS at the center of its vision for the future, Ewha will embark on expanding global collaborative research platforms, and on solving challenges while developing new industries related to AI-based precision materials design, climate and energy, advanced semiconductors, and secondary batteries. Through its efforts in research innovation and world-class collaboration to address the challenges of our time, the university plans to evolve into a global research university contributing to scientific and technological advancement beyond Korea. Ewha President Hyang-Sook Lee issued a message underlining the university’s vision for the project, emphasizing that “the goal of the NRL 2.0 program, which is to pioneer world-class innovative research, aligns perfectly with Ewha’s vision. It will be an opportunity for Ewha’s IMMS, composed of research teams with outstanding capabilities, to grow into a global innovative research institute in material technologies.”
- No.836
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- Date2025.12.01
- Views16044
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The 20th Kim Okgill Memorial Lecture

The 20th Kim Okgill Memorial Lecture: The “New” Humanities, between Critique and Affirmation in the Era of Great Transformation The Ewha Institute for Humanities hosted the 20th Kim Okgill Memorial Lecture on November 6 at Lee Sam-bong Hall in the Ewha Campus Complex. The lecture series was inaugurated in 2001 to pay tribute to Ewha’s 8th president Kim Okgill, who devoted her life to women’s education and social justice by way of offering the younger generations with opportunities for humanistic reflection. This year’s theme focused on exploring, from the perspective of posthuman philosophy and feminism, the challenges and possibilities faced by the humanities discipline in this era of great transformation, addressed in a special lecture by Rosi Braidotti, Distinguished University Professor Emerita at Utrecht University in the Netherlands and world-renowned scholar in posthuman studies and feminist philosophy. The event was moderated by Ewha Professor Hyesook Jeon and opened with an address by Ae-Ryung Kim, director of the Ewha Institute for Humanities, followed by welcoming remarks from Ewha President Hyang-Sook Lee. In her opening address, Director Kim noted the unprecedented challenges in humanities education brought on by the rapid spread of AI technologies, and stressed the need for a new approach to humanistic reflection and discourse, encompassing both critique and affirmation. President Lee highlighted the long-standing tradition in the humanities at Ewha, of critically engaging with social change while upholding the dignity of humans and communities. She expressed hope that this year’s lecture would provide an opportunity for scholars to explore new humanistic perspectives for addressing the current social and ecological crises. In her lecture, Professor Braidotti addressed the changing relationship between humans and non-human entities amidst rapid technological and ecological shifts, calling for a new level of ethics and imagination required to move beyond anthropocentric thinking, and for the critical and creative roles the humanities discipline must play in future societies. The lecture was followed by a discussion led by Professor Nam-See Kim and Professor Sangkyu Shin, then a Q&A session with the audience for an in-depth exchange of views. The second day of the program comprised a graduate colloquium titled, “Mapping the Posthuman,” to discuss collaborative research projects by graduate students from different disciplines, participated by Professor Braidotti to share her insights with Ewha’s students and researchers.
- No.834
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- Date2025.11.19
- Views5389

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