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Strengthening Cooperation in Multicultural Education

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Monday November 17, 2025 in the 1st Conference Room of the KU Main Building, Korea University (President Kim Dong-One) signed an educational MOU with Haemil School which establishes their cooperation in multicultural education.

Based on this agreement, KU and Haemil plan to operate various joint programs such as mentoring programs and multicultural talent development camps, and to actively support the academic development and career exploration of multicultural youth.

Haemil School Chairman Kim said, “As someone with a multicultural background, I have always felt a responsibility to be a role model for multicultural students. It is meaningful that through this MOU, KU students can serve as practical mentors to Haemil School students.” KU President Kim stated, “I hope that this agreement will allow students from multicultural families to fully realize their potential. Korea University will endeavor to provide multicultural students with expanded education opportunities and a solid foundation for personal and intellectual growth.”

Sae-A Chairman Kim at CNU: Challenge and Trust

Posted on by Chonnam National University

GWANGJU, South Korea – On October 14, Chonnam National University (President Lee Keun-bae) successfully hosted the 3rd Yongbong Forum of 2025 at Yongbong Hall. The keynote speaker, Woong-ki Kim, Chairman of Global Sae-A Group, delivered an inspiring lecture on “Trust” and “Challenge” as the core values driving global corporate success.

Before the lecture, President Lee Keun-bae introduced Chairman Kim’s book, The World is My Treasure Island, highlighting key philosophies such as:

“Be the one to plant the flag first.”

“When the wind doesn’t blow, run with your pinwheel.”

“The miracle of people and business creating a ‘Forest of Abundance.'”

“Chairman Kim’s business philosophy—defined by challenge and human-centric values—perfectly aligns with the DNA that CNU has long upheld,” President Lee remarked.

Turning Crisis into Opportunity through Principles

During the forum, Chairman Kim emphasized that choosing a meaningful path over comfort and building irreplaceable “Trust” are essential for corporate survival. He explained that maintaining principles during a crisis transforms trust into capital that creates unforeseen opportunities, while proactive “Challenge” shifts the market tide in one’s favor.

He inspired the youth with poignant messages, stating, “Victory comes to those who are prepared, though others may call it luck,” and “If there is such a thing as destiny, it is the result of the choices I have made.”

Future Talent: The “Continuous Learner”

In a vibrant Q&A session covering AI-era talent and crisis management, Chairman Kim stressed the importance of “Continuous Learners” (acquisition-oriented talent).

“The future belongs to those who strive to learn and grow, rather than those who merely try to prove their past,” he advised. He cited goal-setting, self-development, creative execution, crisis awareness, and trust-based sacrifice for colleagues as fundamental qualities for the next generation of leaders.

Cho Jin-hyung, Vice President of External Cooperation at CNU, concluded: “The Yongbong Forum is evolving into a platform for practical discourse connecting academia, industry, and the global stage. We will continue to expand collaborations that enhance the future competitiveness of our region and nation.”

Chairman Oh Receives CNU Honorary PhD

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GWANGJU, South Korea – Chonnam National University (CNU), led by President Lee Keun-bae, officially conferred an Honorary Doctorate in Economics upon Oh Hyung-seok, Chairman of TopSolar Co., Ltd., on October 1. The degree recognizes Chairman Oh’s pioneering role in the renewable energy industry and his unwavering commitment to regional social responsibility.

A Pioneer in Renewable Energy and Carbon Neutrality

Since founding TopSolar in 1994, Chairman Oh has been at the forefront of the solar energy sector. Through independent technological development, he elevated South Korea’s renewable energy competitiveness to a global level. His proactive response to the shifting energy paradigm has been instrumental in supporting the government’s “2050 Carbon Neutrality” goal, establishing a sustainable foundation for the nation’s energy transition.

Aligning Corporate Success with Regional Growth

Beyond business achievements, CNU highly evaluated Chairman Oh’s philosophy that “corporate growth must be shared with society.” His continuous efforts in creating local jobs, establishing scholarship programs, and leading social contribution activities exemplify the “Regional Win-Win” value that CNU actively pursues.

A Model for Future Generations

During the ceremony, President Lee Keun-bae stated, “Chairman Oh’s journey of challenge and innovation serves as a profound inspiration for our students. This honorary degree is a tribute to his remarkable contributions to both the industry and the community.”

In his acceptance speech, Chairman Oh remarked, “It is a great honor to receive this recognition from Chonnam National University. I remain dedicated to advancing the renewable energy sector and fostering mutual growth with the local community.”

Inha Appreciation Night with Donors & Alumni

Posted on by INHA University

▲ Participants of the 2026 Inha Appreciation Night pose for a commemorative photo.

On January 14, Inha university invited donors and alumni who have devoted themselves to the development of the school and hosted the “2026 Inha Appreciation Night” at the Sheraton Grand Incheon.

The “Inha Appreciation Night” was organized to express gratitude to donors and alumni who have accompanied the university through its growth and leap forward, and to share the university’s vision and direction for future development.

The event was attended by about 50 donors and alumni who are contributing to Inha University’s development, including President Cho Myung-woo and Kim Doo-han, President of the Inha University Alumni Association.

At the Inha Appreciation Night, a development fund donation ceremony for the university was also held. Alumni Association President Kim Doo-han donated 30 million won to the university development fund, while the Global Business Leader Academy (GBLA) 1st Cohort Alumni Association (10 million won) and former Inha University Vice President Kim Yoo-hang (6 million won) also joined in donating to the university’s development fund.

Alumni Association President Kim Doo-han said, “I am grateful for the remarkable leap forward achieved by my alma mater, and together with fellow alumni, I will continue to contribute even more to the development of our university.”

President Cho Myung-woo shared with donors and alumni the university’s path of growth and its vision for the future during the event.

In particular, he introduced the university’s CubeSat “INHAROSAT,” which successfully entered orbit together with the 4th launch of Nuri last year, and reflected on the path Inha has taken as the “birthplace” of Korea’s aerospace field.

Inha university also introduced its major development campaigns currently underway. The development campaigns are external cooperation projects in which donors, alumni, and the local community participate together to ensure the continuous advancement of the university’s education and research.

These include ▲ the “1,000-won Breakfast” campaign to strengthen student welfare, ▲ a naming campaign linked to the construction of Seungunjae, a Happiness Dormitory, and ▲ visits to alumni-run companies to strengthen industry–academia cooperation and alumni networks.

Through these development campaigns, the university plans to further solidify the foundation for improving student welfare and the educational environment, as well as for sustained cooperation with donors and alumni.

President Cho Myung-woo stated, “The Inha Appreciation Night went beyond simply expressing gratitude to the Inha community—donors and alumni—who have contributed to the development of Inha University in many ways so far; it was a meaningful time to draw the university’s history and future together,” adding, “We will continue to leap forward as a global prestigious university that grows together with alumni, donors, and the local community.”

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INHA Students Win Turbine Contest

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Aims to expand the technological base and cultivate specialists in the aircraft gas turbine engine field

College of Engineering students prove their excellence by winning the Grand Prize and First Prize

College of Engineering students at INHA university achieved outstanding results at the ‘2025 National Collegiate Micro Gas Turbine Application Capstone Design Competition’ recently hosted by the Korea Fluid Machinery Association (KOFMA).

 

This competition, held for the first time this year, aims to expand the technological base and cultivate specialists in the field of aircraft gas turbine engines, which has been selected as a national strategic technology.

 

The ‘MG Generation’ team—composed of Department of Mechanical Engineering students Roh Cheong-ju, Kang Seo-hyeon, Kang Seok-ju, Ko Kang-min, and Kim Chan-ho (advisor Professor Kim Dong-sub)—won the Grand Prize, the KOFMA President’s Award, for their presentation on “Analysis of Performance and Mission Profile Changes in a Micro Turbojet with Water Injection.”

 

They quantitatively confirmed that the application of water injection increased maximum thrust and reduced the UAV’s (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) maximum climb angle and time to reach target altitude. This analysis of flight performance improvement received high praise from the judges.

 

The ‘Inha Jet’ team—consisting of Department of Aerospace Engineering students Lee Seung-heon, Kim Seon-woo, Moon Gab-woo, and Lee Jung-hyuk (advisor Professor Lee Sang-yoon)—received the First Prize, the Doosan Enerbility CEO’s Award. Their presentation was on “Turboshaft Engine Modification and Simulation for Hybrid Electric Propulsion System Application.”

 

Based on a performance analysis of a micro turbine generator for UAVs, the team designed a power turbine configuration and verified it through computational analysis. They received a positive evaluation for presenting the feasibility of developing a hybrid-type UAV utilizing a micro gas turbine.

 

These awards are expected to have a significant ripple effect in terms of education and industry-academia-university collaboration.

 

In particular, the ‘MG Generation’ team plans to expand its research based on the competition results into a feasibility analysis for applying hydrogen to micro gas turbines. This will be in connection with the ‘Carbon-Free Fuel (Hydrogen/Ammonia) Gas Turbine Design and Production’ project (led by their advisor, Professor Kim Dong-sub, and funded by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy/KETEP) and the Safety Innovation Research Center (led by Professor Kwak Jae-soo of Korea Aerospace University).

 

The ‘Inha Jet’ team, winners of the First Prize at the National Collegiate Micro Gas Turbine Application Capstone Design Competition, poses for a commemorative photo.

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Sogang Taking the Lead in Sustainability

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Sustainability is no longer an optional virtue for higher education; it is an imperative. Grounded in its identity as a Jesuit university, Sogang University has responded to this challenge not with rhetoric, but by constructing a cohesive ecosystem that links campus life, community engagement, cutting-edge research, and graduate education. By integrating the efforts of students, faculty, and practitioners, the university demonstrates how institutional missions rooted in social responsibility can be aligned with the concrete demands of a sustainable future.

On campus, abstract commitments are translated into tangible practices through student-led initiatives. A recent resource-circulation campaign illustrates this transformation. Students collected PET bottles, discarded textiles, and old banners, directing them into an upcycling process that produced fiber-panel benches for campus use. Beyond simple recycling, this initiative allowed students to observe how small individual actions—emptying leftover drinks, sorting bottles, or cleaning club rooms—can be materially reinvested into shared spaces.

Sogang’s engagement also extends into local communities. In Jeonju, a community urban-innovation program brought together Sogang students and peers from other universities to co-design improvements for village walking trails and rest areas. This collaboration elevated a standard capstone design course into a practical intervention, resulting in infrastructural improvements that residents can directly experience.

On the research side, the university addresses environmental challenges with scientific depth. In chemical and biomolecular engineering, Professor Jeyoung Park, together with colleagues from Inha University and the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, has developed marine-biodegradable poly(ester amide) materials that combine high mechanical strength with rapid biodegradation, offering potential alternatives to nylon used in fishing gear and textiles. Likewise, Professor Jong Suk Lee’s group, led by doctoral researcher Ju Ho Shin, has produced a new class of extrinsically microporous polymer membranes with exceptional CO₂-separation performance, demonstrating clear industrial relevance for carbon-capture technologies.

Educationally, these values are institutionalized through the Graduate School of Economics. Since 2022, the Master’s program in ESG Economics has offered a specialized curriculum that combines micro and macroeconomics with ESG evaluation methods, corporate governance, financial-market dynamics, and labor policy. Its credit-sharing structure with MBA and other professional programs attracts a diverse cohort—including practitioners from finance, consulting, and corporate ESG roles—ensuring that coursework is consistently grounded in real-world cases and market developments.

Taken together, these initiatives depict a university pursuing a genuinely integrated approach to sustainability. From upcycled benches on campus to biodegradable materials in the laboratory and ESG strategies in the classroom, Sogang University is not simply preparing future professionals—it is actively contributing to the construction of a more sustainable society.

Sogang Advances Lifelong Education

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Sogang University and the city of Paju (under Mayor Kim Kyung-il) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Wednesday, October 22, at 3 p.m. in the President’s Office at Sogang University to promote lifelong education based on the “Once-in-a-Lifetime Project.” This MOU was formed as part of government-academic collaboration to expand the foundation of lifelong education in the local community and to build a model for enhancing citizens’ competencies.

Paju’s “Once-in-a-Lifetime Project” aims to establish a sustainable lifelong learning system by operating lifelong learning centers across different administrative districts (Eup, Myeon, and Dong) in collaboration with Sogang University’s Institute for Continuing Education, with the goal of providing customized education for local residents and establishing community-based learning ecosystems.

The signing ceremony was attended by Kim Kyung-il, Paju’s mayor; Kim Tae-hoon, director of the Culture and Education Bureau of Paju; Lee Hak-hyun, head of Munsan Eup; Choi Hee-jin, section chief for the Institute for Continuing Education; Sogang President Sim Jong-hyeok; Professor Song Tai-kyung, executive vice president for Research & External Affairs; and Professor Ha Byoung-chun, dean of the Institute for Continuing Education.

Under the agreement, the two institutions will cooperate to develop lifelong learning programs customized to local needs, expand future education focusing on AI and digital competencies, establish learning hubs within communities for different district levels (Eup, Myeon, and Dong), and foster resident-involved learning communities.

Speaking about the agreement, President Sim Jong-hyeok said, “This agreement is an important starting point for realizing the public value by sharing the university’s educational capacities with the local community.” For his part, Mayor Kim Kyung-il stated, “We will continue to strengthen the city’s foundation as a place where all citizens can keep learning in their daily lives.”

As it is currently implementing the “Seoul RISE (Regional Innovation System & Education)” program, Sogang University is planning to expand its cooperative projects beyond Seoul to other municipalities in the metropolitan area as part of its “Community Co-Prosperity” projects.

Korea–China Data & AI Law Research

Posted on by INHA University

The AI & Data Law Center at Inha University recently hosted a publication ceremony for the Korean edition of Lectures on the Data Economy, authored by Professor Gao Fuping (高富平) of East China University of Political Science and Law.

The event was held in conjunction with the Winter Academic Conference of the Department of AI & Data Law at Inha University and served as a platform for sharing research achievements on data and artificial intelligence law between Korea and China, while further deepening academic exchange between the two countries.

Lectures on the Data Economy is regarded as a seminal work representing China’s research on data law and policy. The book systematically analyzes the data factor market, public data systems, digital governance, and legal and policy structures in the era of artificial intelligence. The publication of the Korean edition goes beyond a simple translation, providing an important opportunity to comparatively examine China’s institutional experience within Korea’s legal and policy environment through research led by Inha University scholars.

Professor Gao Fuping stated, “The data economy is not merely an issue of markets or transactions; it concerns how data is socially reused and transformed into knowledge and intelligence.” He added, “This Korean edition goes beyond linguistic translation and serves as an academic bridge through which China and Korea can jointly reflect on shared challenges in the data and AI era,” expressing his expectations for expanded academic cooperation across East Asia.

Professors Kim Won-oh, Jung Young-jin, Jung Chan-mo, and Kim Young-soon of Inha University Law School, along with Professor Lee Sang-woo, an adjunct professor in the Department of AI & Data Law, participated in translator presentations. They shared key issues from each chapter, perspectives encountered during the translation process, and implications for the Korean legal system. In the subsequent panel discussion, chaired by Professor Kim Won-oh of Inha University, in-depth discussions were held on future research agendas for the data economy and AI law, as well as directions for Korea–China joint research.

The university assessed the event as more than a simple celebration of a translated publication, viewing it as an opportunity to expand legal and policy discourse surrounding data and artificial intelligence from an East Asian perspective. Inha University’s AI & Data Law Center plans to continue expanding academic exchange and joint research between Korea and China.

Professor Jung Young-jin remarked, “This translation does more than introduce an outstanding Chinese academic work; it provides a shared analytical framework for comparing how Korea and China have designed their data and AI legal systems.” He added, “The translation process itself became an opportunity to reassess Korea’s AI Framework Act and digital strategy, and it will serve as a starting point for expanding future joint research between the two countries.”

Professor Kim Won-oh, Director of the AI & Data Law Center and lead translator, emphasized, “As Korea prepares for the implementation of its AI Framework Act, understanding how to conceptualize and institutionally support the data economy is a crucial task.” He continued, “Lectures on the Data Economy is an important guide that encourages an integrated view of data and AI—not merely as technological issues, but as matters of law, policy, and governance.” He concluded by noting, “This publication is the result of sustained joint research and mutual trust between Inha University and East China University of Political Science and Law.”

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Sogang Fosters Youth Engagement in Gochang

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The Ignatius Center for Human Development at Sogang University successfully concluded the “2025 Xavier Immersion Gochang” program, held from August 7 to 9, under the theme “Dialog with Youth in Gochang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.” The program was designed to promote UAP (Universal Apostolic Preferences of the Society of Jesus), SDGs, and ESG values, reflecting the Jesuit educational mission of walking with marginalized communities, accompanying young people, caring for our common home, and fostering discernment and social justice.

Since 2021, Xavier Immersion Gochang has been continuously implemented under a cooperation agreement between Sogang University and Gochang-gun. The program aims to support the emotional and academic development of local youth while fostering mutual learning and cultural exchange between university students and adolescents in a region facing demographic decline. This year’s program brought together nine Sogang undergraduates and nine local middle and high school students through a one-to-one mentoring initiative.

The first day focused on building rapport between mentors and mentees through department introductions, icebreaking activities, and open conversations. Participants then explored Gochang Eupseong Walled Town, learning about its historical background, and visited the Ungok Ramsar Wetland, where they experienced the area’s ecological diversity and natural environment.

During the mentoring sessions, students discussed career paths and academic concerns, shared effective study strategies by grade level, and worked together to strengthen areas of low confidence. A hands-on natural soap-making activity further encouraged informal dialogue and deepened personal connections. On the final day, participants visited Seonunsa Temple, reflecting on their shared experiences while spending time together in nature.

Sogang students reflected on the program, noting that “the one-to-one mentoring was the most meaningful part,” and that “walking through Gochang and having sincere conversations created lasting memories.” Local middle and high school students also expressed positive feedback, stating that “meeting university mentors provided diverse perspectives and helpful advice for thinking about our future.”

The 2025 Xavier Immersion Gochang program is not intended as a one-time volunteer activity. Instead, it is designed to establish a sustainable cooperative network between the university and the local community, presenting an educational model for shared growth. Building on this foundation, Sogang University plans to further expand community-linked education and service initiatives that embody its Jesuit values and commitment to social responsibility.

Plaque & Development Fund Handover Ceremony

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Inha university held the “Alumni Company Plaque and Development Fund Handover Ceremony” on the 17th at the new headquarters of Korea Biznet Co., Ltd., located in Guro-gu, Seoul.

The university selected Korea Biznet, celebrating its 40th anniversary, as an excellent alumni company and presented a commemorative plaque. President Cho Myung-woo, Korea Biznet Chairman Kim Yong-pil (Electronic Engineering, Class of ’70), and CEO Kim Min-jung (Industrial Engineering, Class of ’99), among others, attended the plaque handover ceremony.

Korea Biznet was recognized for its contribution in enhancing the university’s reputation by leading the digital transformation of the logistics industry over the past 40 years.

Korea Biznet is a leading company in the digital transformation of logistics, having improved work efficiency for domestic and international companies in the international logistics ERP (Integrated Management System) sector. It currently supplies solutions to 18 countries and operates a local subsidiary in Vietnam.

Its representative solution, “G-SABIS,” is an ERP system used by approximately 1,500 companies through a monthly rental model, and is regarded as a standard solution in the domestic logistics industry.

Korea Biznet has strengthened the connection between industry and education through industry-academia cooperation with the university, and at this event, further solidified this partnership by pledging an additional total of 30 million KRW to the “Graduate School of Logistics Development Fund” over the next three years.

Meanwhile, the university operates the “Alumni Excellent Company Certification and Plaque Handover Program” to honor exemplary alumni companies that demonstrate innovation and social responsibility in the industrial field.

President Cho Myung-woo stated, “Korea Biznet’s practical innovation that connects the field and data has enhanced the reliability and efficiency of the industry,” and added, “Inha University will also create the standard for the next 40 years together with Korea Biznet, based on industry-academia cooperation and talent cultivation.”

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the reliability and efficiency of the industry,” and added, “Inha University will also create the standard for the next 40 years together with Korea Biznet, based on industry-academia cooperation and talent cultivation.”