Tradition and Strong Alumni Network Continued Through Donations…   Executive MBA 20th Class Donation Ceremony        On August 5, a donation ceremony for the 20th class of the Executive MBA (E-MBA) program at the Korea University Business School (Dean=Sang Yong Kim) was held in the Dean’s Office of the Business School. The E-MBA program is designed for executives aiming to become CEOs in the near future. The ceremony followed the tradition where each graduating class of the E-MBA gathers donations to give back to the school. The event was attended by key figures such as Doo-hyun Kang, the President of the 20th class, Won-ha Jung, the Secretary Head, alumni Dong-sung Lee, Jong-hwa Lee, Dean Sang Yong Kim, and Professors Daeki Kim and Shijin Yoo.       Before the ceremony, Dean Kim, Professors Kim and Yoo, and the alumni of the 20th class had a conversation. Dean Kim expressed his gratitude for the continuous support and generous donations from the E-MBA alumni, stating, “I sincerely appreciate the warm interest and unwavering support for the development of KUBS and the nurturing of future talents. The dedication and contributions from the 20th class will be used to help future business leaders realize their dreams.”    Following the conversation, President Doo-hyun Kang handed over the donation certificate to Dean Kim, who then presented a donation certificate and a plaque of appreciation to President Kang in return. The ceremony concluded with a group photo to commemorate the meaningful occasion.        This donation holds special significance as all 50 members of the 20th class participated, raising a total of 30 million KRW. The KUBS E-MBA program continues to uphold the tradition of giving back, demonstrating a strong alumni network, and expressing gratitude through donations that support the mission of KUBS. 

Love for Korea University Continues Overseas: Alumni Couple Hyungyeop Choi (Business '86) and Jiyoung Lim (Business '88) Donate 100 million won in Scholarships       Graduates of Korea University's Business School are making their mark globally. Notably, they are providing scholarships for their juniors while running business abroad. On June 26th, a donation ceremony by KU alumni couple Hyungyeop Choi (Business '86) and Jiyoung Lim (Business '88) was held in Auckland, New Zealand. The ceremony was graced by the presence of KU President Dongwon Kim, adding to its significance. About 20 KU alumni residing in Auckland attended the dinner and ceremony and celebrated together.    The reason Hyungyeop Choi (Business '86) and Jiyoung Lim (Business '88) couple, who run a trading company in New Zealand, donated 100 million won in scholarships to KUBS is for their own experiences. Both received scholarships during their time at the KUBS and even after 35 years, they have not forgotten the support they received. To help their juniors, they generously donated 100 million won. The donation highlights the strong alumni network of KUBS.    Meanwhile, President Dongwon Kim expressed his gratitude to Hyungyeop Choi (Business '86) and Jiyoung Lim (Business '88) couple, saying, "Thank you for your support for the juniors. We will use this valuable donation to nurture talented individuals who will shine at Korea University's Business School." 

Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of Admission, Alumni Kang Dongsik Donates 100 Million Won for Juniors    On March 22nd, a ceremony for the 'Alumni Kang Dongsik KUBS Development Fund Donation' was held at the main building's president's office. Kang Dongsik, an alumni from KUBS (class of '64), has been steadily donating to the alumni association and alma mater since 2000, dedicating his efforts to the development of Korea University and the business school and nurturing juniors. Ahead of this donation ceremony, Alumni Kang Dongsik generously contributed 100 million won to the KUBS  Development Fund.      The reason Alumni Kang Dongsik decided to make this donation was due to his belief that for Korea University to prosper, the Business School must thrive. During the donation ceremony, Alumni Kang Dongsik stated, "2024 marks the 60th anniversary of admission," and expressed, "As an alumnus of the Business School, I thought it would be helpful to support my juniors at the Business School." Furthermore, Alumni Kang Dongsik conveyed his aspirations, saying, "I wanted to contribute to the future of Korea University, believing that Korea University will develop into a global prestigious university," and added, "I hope to see further development of the Business School and its growth into a world-renowned educational institution."    In response, President Kim Dongwon expressed gratitude, stating, "The donation from Alumni Kang Dongsik, who has shown love for the development of our alma mater, will be used carefully to lead the Business School, which has been part of Korea University's 119-year history, into becoming a leading global university."      Meanwhile, Alumni Kang Dongsik, who achieved outstanding results in the first Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam held in 1967, continues to operate the 'CPA Kang Dongsik Office' next to the Gangnam Tax Office, actively contributing as a legendary figure in the field of certified public accountants. 

"Wish to Become a Global Talent to Make Our Alma Mater Proud" - Chairman Seo Youngryul of Pratama Abadi Donates 200 Million Won!    On November 23rd, a donation ceremony for the "Seo Youngryul Chairman Scholarship Fund" took place at Korea University's Sudang Samyang Faculty House. The event was attended by Chairman Youngryul Seo and his wife Myungsook Cho, along with President Dongwon Kim, former President Yoondae Uh, Dean Sangyong Kim, Vice President for Student Affairs Hyunsook Park, Vice President for Development and External Affairs Hojeong Shin, Vice President for Admissions Hwan Jung and Vice President for International Affairs Sanggi Song and with participation of 80 Indonesian students studying at Korea University enjoyed the donation ceremony with lunch. Chairman Seo hosted this event to cheer Indonesian students who are studying abroad.      Chairman Youngryul Seo, who graduated from the KUBS in 1969 and is the Chairman of Pratama Abadi (PT. PRATAMA ABADI INDUSTRI). He donated 100 million won each in both 2017 and 2018. The donation from Chairman Seo served as the basis for the creation of the "Geumcheon Scholarship" by Korea University Business School. The Geumcheon Scholarship, commemorating the 30th anniversary of the company's establishment, is a scholarship donated to support fellow students in their academic pursuits. Since 2018, KUBS has been selecting and awarding the Geumcheon Scholarship to four students each semester.    Through this recent donation ceremony, Chairman Seo additionally contributed a total of 200 million won. He said, "Although it has been over 30 years since I founded a company in Indonesia, I always carry Korea University, my alma mater, in my heart." He further stated, "I hope my proud alma mater's juniors will dedicate themselves to their studies and actively play a role on the global stage," while personally presenting commemorative gifts that he had prepared.    In response, President Dongwon Kim expressed gratitude, saying, "I appreciate the active support you have provided for several years, ranging from international internship programs to scholarships for juniors." He added, "I hope that Indonesian students can not only pursue their studies but also have diverse experiences here, and I wish that this scholarship will be a stepping stone toward their future."      Of the 200 million won donated by Chairman Seo, 100 million won will be used for scholarships for Indonesian students currently enrolled at Korea University, and the remaining 100 million won will be allocated for the Geumcheon Scholarship to KUBS students. 

With the Aspiration to Become a Global Business Leader... Mr. Kim Hwangsoo's Donation Ceremony for Bluetec Co., Ltd.   On October 10th, a donation ceremony of Mr. Kim Hwangsoo, CEO of Bluetec Co., Ltd., took place at the office of the president on the 1st floor of Korea University's (President = Kim Dong-One) main building. Mr. Kim Hwangsoo, who graduated from the Advanced Management Program (AMP) of the Graduate School of Business Administration, generously contributed 100 million KRW to the development fund of the KU Business School. His decision to make this donation was driven by his hope for the KUBS to evolve into a cradle for global business leaders leading new trends. The ceremony was attended by Kim Dong-One, the university president, CEO Kim Hwangsoo, Kim Inja, the president's wife, Shin Hojung, the head of the External Cooperation Office, Kim Sang Yong, the dean of the KUBS, and Kim Seokgyun, the EEC center director.      During his time in the AMP program, Mr. Kim Hwangsoo was a passionate fellow student who commuted more than four hours to attend classes. He expressed, "I expanded my knowledge in various fields and built a network with great colleagues. I learned a lot from the lives of my fellow students, who are working hard in their respective fields." He also mentioned, "I had the privilege of learning from excellent professors and hope that the KUBS continues to develop into a prestigious institution for discovering global business leaders."    In response, President Kim Dong-One expressed his gratitude to Mr. Kim Hwangsoo for joining the history of "donations to Korea University" and stated, "The KUBS which has been at the forefront of domestic business education, will make valuable use of Mr. Kim Hwangsoo's donation to contribute to the society and national development."      The donation ceremony concluded with Mr. Kim Hwangsoo and President Kim Dong-One handing over the donation documents, certificates of donation, and tokens of appreciation, followed by a commemorative photograph.   

The Bucket List of a Daughter Who Became a Star in the Sky... '1029 Itaewon Tragedy' Alumni Late Shin Aejin Donates 200 Million Won for Scholarships    On October 29, 2022, a tragedy occurred in Itaewon, at the Halloween festival, which will not be forgotten. The '1029 Itaewon Tragedy' claimed the lives of 159 people, with the 2030 generation accounting for 83% of the total deaths at 136. Among the young lives that were lost, there was an alumnus. This alumnus had such a deep affection for Korea University, that was shown on her bucket list that "donating to my school" and "building a structure at my school."    The family of the alumnus who has become a star in the sky fulfilled the alumnus’ bucket list on her behalf. On the 19th, the “Late Shin Aejin Alumnus and Family Scholarship Fund Donation Ceremony (thereinafter,  donation ceremony)” was held at the Korea University President’s Office. President Kim Dongwon and the donors late Shin Aejin’s father Shin Jungseop, Mother Kim Namhee, and sibling attended the ceremony. The director of the Office of External Cooperation Shin Hojong, the dean of KUBS Kim Sangyong, and the dean of the College of Life Sciences Yoon Cheolwon also attended. The alumnus’ father, donor Shin Jungseop also is an alumnus, who holds a master’s degree in finance for the Graduate School of Business.        Shin Jungseop, the father of alumnus Shin Aejin stated, “In order to ensure that my daughter’s name is remembered, we decided to donate a scholarship fund to Korea university, which reflects my daughter’s wishes.” He added, “I hope the funds contributed by friends who came to my daughter’s funeral and the money she saved up while working, will be well utilized for the benefits of the school and her juniors of Korea University which is the place she dreamed and worked hard.”      In response, President Kim Dongwon expressed his sincere gratitude, saying, “I am truly grateful for the noble intentions of alumnus Shin Aejin and her parents. I will ensure that the scholarship fund is used wisely so that all members of Korea University can forever remember the precious intentions of Shin Aejin.”    The scholarship fund, created with the noble intentions of alumnus Shing Aejin and her family, is expected to be passed on to the juniors majoring in life sciences, the alumnus’ major and the club MCC (Management Consulting Club), which was a club that the alumnus actively participated in, with a double major in business.