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2026.05.15

Regarding the missing location of documents containing personal information


We regret to inform you that we have been unable to locate documents containing the personal information of one former student (who withdrew from our university at the end of March 2026). We sincerely apologize for the great inconvenience caused to the former student and all those involved.

We would like to report the facts known at this time and our university's response as follows.

■ Overview

Incident: Documents containing personal information are missing.
Required documents: Withdrawal application and student ID card
Number of participants: 1 person
Date the incident was recognized: May 11, 2026

■Personal information included in the documents

Withdrawal Application: Names and addresses of the applicant and their guardian, applicant's department, year, and student ID number, reason for withdrawal, etc.
Student ID: Name, date of birth, department/year, student ID number, photograph, etc.

*At this time, we have not confirmed any instances of this personal information being leaked to external parties or being misused.

■Background

The document in question was submitted by the former student and then handled by multiple departments according to the university's established verification and approval procedures. While interviews confirmed the existence of the document up to a certain verification stage, its whereabouts beyond that point remain unknown. Despite searches conducted by relevant departments, the document could not be found, and its location is currently unknown.

■ Our university's response

On May 15, 2026, we explained the facts to the former student's guardian and offered our apologies.
Regarding this matter, we have contacted the Personal Information Protection Commission and are proceeding with our response based on their advice.

■ Measures to prevent recurrence

We take very seriously the fact that our university's personal information management was inadequate.

We will review the rules for managing documents containing personal information, including withdrawal applications, as well as the procedures for storage and delivery. We will also strengthen our management system and ensure that all faculty and staff are fully informed to prevent recurrence.

This concludes our report on this matter, and we once again offer our deepest apologies to all those involved. In the future, we will ensure that such a situation never happens again, with all faculty and staff members reaffirming the importance of personal information, and we will strive to thoroughly prevent recurrence and restore trust.