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‘KUBS 120 MARCH’ Campaign Nears 40% of Goal … Total Pledges Reach Approx. KRW 4.6 Billion

‘KUBS 120 MARCH’ Campaign Nears 40% of Goal … Total Pledges Reach Approx. KRW 4.6 Billion Three major large-scale pledges secured within four months of launch … Campaign continues through May 31 Korea University Business School’s KRW 12 billion fundraising campaign, “KUBS 120 MARCH,” has secured approximately KRW 4.6 billion in pledged donations within just four months of its launch, nearing 40% of its goal. Since the campaign’s launch in January, when pledged donations stood at around KRW 2 billion, the total has more than doubled in just three months. From December 1, 2025, to March 29, 2026, total pledges reached KRW 4,652,317,231, with 324 participants, including corporations, alumni, faculty, staff, and students. | Three major pledges secured … Alumni and corporations join forces One of the most notable achievements is the securing of three major pledges. An anonymous donor pledged support for the research fund, Eugene Investment & Securities Co., Ltd. for the development fund, and Samyang Tongsang for scholarships. Alumni account for approximately 62% of total pledges, while corporations represent about 35%, jointly driving the campaign forward. Group donations have also continued. Following the participation of the Class of ’81 alumni association, the Business School Class of ’79 Scholarship Committee (28 members), the KUBS Class of ’98 Alumni Night (126 participants), as well as faculty and staff, have also joined the campaign. | Expanding participation across classes, generations, and professions The donor base is highly diverse. Participation spans from alumni who entered in the 1970s to current students from the Class of ’26, as well as members of EMBA, DBA, and AMP programs, undergraduate alumni, and even alumni from the College of Medicine. From individual research labs and faculty bands to student councils, all corners of the Business School are actively engaging with the campaign, further broadening its base of participation. This campaign is particularly meaningful in that it places value not only on the total amount raised but also on participation itself. From small contributions starting at KRW 10,000 to major gifts reaching KRW 1 billion, every act of giving becomes part of the shared legacy of KUBS’s 120-year history. | Investing in the future campus… Advancing the 3C Trading Zone and 4Tech strategy The funds raised are being used to realize the Business School’s future vision. Alongside the advancement of the “4Tech Strategy,” centered on AI, semiconductors, energy, and robotics, spatial innovation projects are also taking shape. The Business School is already operating AI-focused tracks and 4Tech micro-degree programs, and continues to expand its educational and research capabilities with its largest-ever full-time faculty body of 95 members. On the basement level of Hyundai Motor Hall, the “3C Trading Zone (tentative name)” is currently under development, with a trading demo day scheduled for early May. The space will also include an Art & Culture Room. Artist Uhm Jung-soon’s installation piece, K, the Noseless Elephant, has already been installed in the building. Construction has also begun on an LED display in the lobby of LG-POSCO Hall, which will serve as a large-scale digital donor wall. An opening ceremony is scheduled following the conclusion of the campaign in May. Dean Eonsoo Kim stated, “We have come this far thanks to the collective support of each and every member,” adding, “We hope more people will join us on this journey as we prepare for the next 120 years of the Business School.” The “KUBS 120 MARCH” campaign will continue through May 31, 2026. Donations can be made via the official sponsorship page (box.donus.org/box/koreauniversity/KUBS120march). As of December 1, 2025 – March 29, 2026 | Total pledged amount: KRW 4,652,317,231

2026.04.17 Views 248

The 89th Advanced Management Program (AMP) Entrance Ceremony

The 89th Advanced Management Program (AMP) Entrance Ceremony Korea University Business School held the 89th entrance ceremony for the Advanced Management Program (AMP) on Monday, May 4th, 7 pm at the Global Conference Hall, Korea University Centennial Memorial Samsung Hall. Dean Jae-Wook Kim, Associate Dean for MBA programs Weon-Sang Yoo, President of AMP Alumni Association Moon-Chan Kim, and Academic Director Bo-Kyung Bae attended the ceremony along with forty admitted students. The ceremony had been postponed from March due to COVID-19 and carried out with wearing a mask and sitting apart from each other to keep social distancing. Dean Jae-Wook Kim welcomed the students by saying “Amid tough situations inside and outside the country, I understand you must be having hard time a lot as managers; nevertheless, thank you for trusting and choosing KUBS.” And added “I hope you learn much during your time here.” Next, President of AMP Alumni Association Moon-Chan Kim gave a congratulatory message. He was beginning to talk, “I’m glad that we finally can get to hold this ceremony since postponed on March.”, and also said, “The abilities to perceive the future, make right decisions, and take strong actions in unpredictable situations like COVID-19 are important virtues as a manager. I hope you will learn cutting-edge managerial knowledge and cultivate these abilities through the AMP program.” Afterwards, AMP Alumni Association Secretary General Hyung-Shik Jeon introduced the Alumni Association and event plans for 2020, and the ceremony ended with singing the school song. Meanwhile, since its establishment in 1975 which is first in Korea, Korea University’s AMP program has built its strong alumni network that consists of experts form diverse fields.

2020.05.19 Views 3851

Korea University Business School Ranked TOP 3 in International Case Competition

Korea University Business School (Dean=Jae Wook Kim) ranked third place at the RSM STAR Online Case Competition 2020 organized by Rotterdam School of Management (RSM) of Erasmus University in the Netherlands. The RSM STAR Case Competition is a competition held in the Netherlands every year, in which four undergraduates team up to analyze and present specific business cases within a given time. Professor Tony C. Garrett of KUBS participated as a professor of guidance, followed by Shin Ye-in (Business ’15), Kim Dae-eun (Business ‘15), Park Jae-eun (Business ’16), and Lee Joo-young (Business ’17) as representatives. KUBS ranked third after University of St. Gallen of Switzerland and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology). The finals, held online due to the COVID-19, took place from April 19 to 26 with 12 teams participating. KUBS team participated in the pre-competition last November and won the tickets to the finals, and it is the second time that KUBS has advanced to the finals of the main competition since 2018. Case of the Royal Philips and Coca-Cola European Partners was presented in the finals, which were divided into six-hour case competition and 24-hour case competition. KUBS ranked third place in the "24-hour case." Jae Wook Kim, Dean of KUBS, said, "Even though it is a tough situation due to COVID-19, it is more meaningful that the efforts and enthusiasm of professors and students lead to good results," and added, "I am proud that there are students who enhance the status of Korea University Business School not only in Korea but also worldwide through various activities." Meanwhile, Korea University Business School holds 'KUBS Challenge', an in-school business case competition, every November for undergraduates of the business school, to select the national team. Selected students are given the right to participate in next year's international case competition, and full round-trip air tickets, accommodation and competition registration fees are provided when international competition participation is confirmed. KUBS also assigns advisors to provide training for competitions.

2020.05.07 Views 4467

Korea University ranked 1st of Domestic Universities in the Business Administration Field of Shangha

Korea University ranked 1st among domestic universities by ranking 101-150th in the Business Administration field of the Academic Ranking of World Universities (hereinbelow ARWU), published by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy. Following Korea University was Yonsei University, which ranked in between 151-200th. KAIST, Seoul National University, and Sungkyunkwan University ranked in between 201-300th . World No.1 rank is Pennsylvania University from the United Sates, and Harvard University, Pennsylvania State University (University Park), Erasmus University Rotterdam, Tilburg University from Netherlands each came in the 2nd -5th rank. See overall rankings of Business Administration Field ARWU publishes the rankings of 500 universities out of 1,200 universities across the world, and is known for providing the most objective research achievement evaluations as the evaluation criteria consist of 100% quantitative indicators. It started as to compare Chinese universities in 2003, and its scope was gradually increased to the world university ranking. The ranking of each field in ARWU is determined by 5 criteria △Number of thesis for the past 5 years (150) △Number of thesis published in Top Journals for the past 5 years (100) △Achievements of the department by world university standards(50) △Cooperation with other countries(10) △Awards and etc.. Korea University possessed the 1st among domestic universities by also ranking in between 100-150th in the Management field. Seoul National University followed this by ranking in 151-200th, along with KAIST, Sungkyunkwan University, and Yonsei University which all ranked in the 201-300th. See overall rankings of Management Field

2020.05.07 Views 4824

Alumna Jeon Yoon-ja (Commercial Science, 51st) , generously donated 2 hundred million … the endless

Alumna Jeon Yoon-ja (Commercial Science, 51st), generously donates 2 hundred million … the endless elder’s love of KUBS ‘Big Sis’ (Photo credit = KU Communication Team) The first female student of KUBS, alumna Jeon Yoon-ja (Commercial Science, 51st) donated a scholarship of 2 hundred million won for the development of KUBS (Dean = Kim Jaewook) in August 2019. This donation is the ‘KUBS Jeon Yoon-ja Scholarship’ and will be used to help the academic pursuit of KUBS students. Korea University held the donation ceremony on the 8th, 10 a.m. at the main building. This ceremony was also held together with the donation ceremony of alumna Jeong Shinsoon (Medical Science, 53rd)’s donation of one hundred million won as the ‘Medical Development Fund’. President Chung Jin Taek, Lee Kihyung (Associate Dean of College of Medicine), Kim Jaewook (Dean of KUBS), Song Hyuk-ki (Head of Development & External Affairs Office), Kim Joong Hyuk (Associate Dean of KUBS), Han Changsoo (Head of Medical Center Fund Business Headquarters), etc. also participated in the ceremony and expressed their gratitude for the warm heart of the two alumni. This is not the first time of her special support for the juniors. Alumna Jeon Yoon-ja has been donating more than 1.2 billion won to KUBS as ‘Construction Fund for the New Business Hall’, KUBS ‘Jeon Yoon-ja Scholarship’, and etc. for dozens of years. Watching such donations, alumna Jeong Shinsoon also started to participate in the small fixed-term donation ‘KU PRIDE CLUB’ for juniors and ultimately was able to participate in such a big donation of development funds by retracing her senior alumni. Alumna Jeon Yoon-ja feels extremely grateful about numerous female juniors who study business administration and perform actively in many parts of society as a female leader, unlike in the past. She said “I feel very proud to see my school develop where it has helped me achieve a lot of things.”, and spoke “I hope our fellow KUBS juniors love the school even more and become talents who can brighten both Korea University and the society by learning as much as possible and growing into themselves”. (Photo credit = KU Communication Team) President Chung Jin Taek said “The great heart of seniors who love the school as ever and support juniors’ dreams has been a great example to a lot of juniors”, and added his appreciation “We sincerely appreciate your precious mind and will make sure to deliver your devotion to the juniors”. Meanwhile, alumni Jeon Yoon-ja became the first female student of KUBS by entering the Commercial Science Department (51st) when it was unfamiliar for female students to enter college during the 1950s. She has been working in the financial industry over 50years, by starting off her career at the Bank of Korea after graduating in 1955. She also took role as the chief director of (former) Female Credit Association and adviser of KU Busan Alumni Association, together with alumna Jeong Shinsoon. The two alumni is giving full material and emotional support for juniors so that they can demonstrate their capabilities without constraints, since they have overcome so many difficulties as a female member of society earlier on.

2020.04.20 Views 4516

Lee Jong-wook (E-MBA ’16) Donates for `KUBS Dream Scholarship` to KUBS

Lee Jong-wook (KUBS 16th batch of Executive MBA) donated 10 million won to Korea University Business School. Lee Jong-wook visited KUBS at 3 p.m. on Aug. 23 (Friday) to sign the donation agreement. Lee's donation will be used as the ‘KUBS Dream Scholarship’ from the second semester of 2019. ‘KUBS Dream Scholarship’ is a cost-of-living scholarship that helps students concentrate on their studies by supporting a certain amount of money every month for financially troubled students. Lee Jong-wook said, "I'm happy to join the meaningful work for my alma mater while I'm studying here. I hope it will help the juniors become global talents." Jae Wook Kim, Dean of KUBS, thanked Lee, saying, "We will use the donation wisely so that his good intentions can be realized." Meanwhile, SUYU International, whose CEO is Lee Jong-wook, was established as the parent company of SUYU Electronics and operates an electronic business division and a restaurant business division.

2020.04.20 Views 3853

Interview with KUBS 53rd Student Council “LiNK”

Who’s in the photo: From the left side of the second row (clock-wise), President Jiwoo Lee (Business 16), Vice President Doo-young Kim (Business 17), Senior Executive Minkyoung Kim (Business 19) LiNk: “Log-in to KUBS” • Please introduce the KUBS 53rd Student Council, LiNK. Nice to meet you, my name is Doo-young Kim (KUBS 17), vice president of LiNK. I feel honored to have this great interview to introduce our new student council group. The organization of LiNK is comprised of 11 executives, including president, vice president and the senior delegates in each department. Our slogan “Log-in to KUBS” represents our goals to construct a platform that helps the students to advocate their demands and to actively communicate with the campus community, regardless of who is trying to reach us and where the needs are. We are striving to renovate the image of KUBS Student Council by expressing how our projects and policies correspond to the students’ daily lives in KUBS. Therefore, if you have any difficulties in your campus life, please visit us; we are always opened to get connected with you. • What are the values and objectives that LiNK has been mainly pursuing? Hello, I’m Jiwoo Lee, president of LiNK. The core value of LiNK is “communication”. We presume that the image of KUBS Student Council might had been degraded because of the closed-culture displayed in previous councils, where most of the students thought the student council has nothing to do with them, while they reckoned the community is only for the members in the council, designed and operated by the community itself. In this sense, LiNK will put the live communication functions at the priority by opening ourselves to the students and listen careful to what their voice. The second value of LiNK will be the “volunteering”. In every meeting we had, we have reinforced the position of ourselves as the “service providers” who organize the best quality services to the students. Our faiths in those two values, communication and a volunteer mentality, would be the essential components of our identity. • Could you describe some ongoing activities of LiNK and upcoming projects? We initiated plenty of projects to have students feel what has changed and how it benefits to their daily experiences. For instance, we added various kinds of facilities such as calculators, laptop chargers in our publicly shared items. Next, we inspected classroom equipment for Hyundai Motor Hall; furnished the staplers in printing devices in KUBS buildings. At the time we all get back to campus and begin the general semester, LiNK will take immediate procedures to start off the projects to discover the priority needs of the students. • What kind of insights as a sophomore would you share to the KUBS freshmen? I’m very glad to answer this question. I’m Minkyoung Kim, a senior executive of LiNK. What I learned during the first year at KUBS is the importance of having diverse experiences, and challenging as much as I can. When I was in high school, I couldn’t bring myself to most of the challenges which are on the different tracks from the exam studies, even though I really wanted to. Therefore, from the beginning of my campus life, I tried a lot of things to realize my initiatives, and now I’m at this position since the best turned out to be the experience in the KUBS Student Council. Just like I grew up throughout the experience in student council, someone else would develop themselves in project groups, extracurricular activities, friendships in and out of the campus, or even the professional studies. So again, you all should go through whatever you want and any experiences that attract you, in order to discover your identities, goals, and future visions from that journey. I promise that the LiNK and I will do our best to support your successful campus life! Thank you very much.

2020.04.13 Views 4207