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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 407

With the Aspiration to Become a Global Business Leader... Mr. Kim Hwangsoo`s Donation Ceremony for B

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.

2023.11.08 Views 3696

CEMS’s Leap to 11th Place in the QS Rankings, as KU GSBA the sole CEMS Member Institution in South K

CEMS’s Leap to 11th Place in the QS Rankings, as KU GSBA the sole CEMS Member Institution in South Korea for Joint Operation of the Global MIM Program In 2015, Korea University's Graduate School of Business Administration, led by Dean Kim Sang Yong, became a full member of the prestigious CEMS Global Alliance in Management Education (CEMS), a global network of leading business schools. To this day, Korea University remains the sole CEMS member institution in South Korea. CEMS, known for its exclusive membership, consists of only one top-tier business school from each country, and it boasts the participation of 33 leading business schools worldwide, including Korea University's Graduate School of Business Administration. In collaboration with CEMS, Korea University's Graduate School of Business Administration offers the Global MIM (Master in Management) program. The Global MIM program is a one-year full-time master's program that allows students to earn a specialized master's degree in management from the Graduate School of Business Administration, as well as a CEMS MIM (Master in International Management) certificate. Through the Global MIM program, students have the opportunity to network with over 18,000 CEMS alumni and gain valuable global business insights during an 8-week international internship. Together with Korea University's Graduate School of Business Administration, CEMS achieved an impressive 11th place in the "QS Business Master's Ranking 2024." QS(Quacquarelli Symonds), a UK-based institution known for evaluating global universities since 1994, compiles annual rankings by program. CEMS' 11th-place ranking pertains to its evaluation of master's programs in management. CEMS received an overall score of 86.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 5.5% globally. Notably, CEMS excelled in the "Value for Money" category, receiving a score of 96.8, and also scored an impressive 82.6 in the "Employability" category, significantly surpassing the global average score of 49.6. Meanwhile, in 2022, Korea University's Graduate School of Business Administration achieved a milestone by being the first institution outside of Europe to win the prestigious "CEMS Business Project of the Year" award. This award is a significant recognition, given that only one project is selected from among those submitted by the 33 CEMS member institutions. As a result, Korea University's Graduate School of Business Administration is set to select new students for the Global MIM program during the 2024 academic year's second semester recruitment.

2023.11.08 Views 3391

The Bucket List of a Daughter Who Became a Star in the Sky... `1029 Itaewon Tragedy` Alumni Late Shi

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.

2023.10.30 Views 3757

Admission Information Session for the 2024 Korea University Business School on MS Business Analytics

Admission Information Session for the 2024 Korea University Business School on MS Business Analytics and Master’s Programs On October 6th at 7 PM, Korea University Business School (Dean= Sangyong Kim) hosted an admission information session for the 5th Class of incoming students for the Master's program in Business Analytics (BA). The BA program at KU is designed to nurture future leaders in the age of digital transformation, combining management knowledge based on data analysis with practical insights from the business field. Chair Professor Hyun Seok Lee, in charge of the admission information session, emphasized that the BA Master's program is a product of innovative education built upon the proud traditions and history of KUBS. Also, he lectured on why students should study BA and why they have to enroll in the KUBS BA Master’s program. In the era of Digital Transformation, data utilization is a crucial aspect at the core of modern business. Through the BA Master's program, students gain essential knowledge on using data effectively, acquiring various data analysis techniques, and receiving education to apply them in real business scenarios. Additionally, the 'Capstone Project' allows students to collaborate with partner organizations, proposing and implementing solutions to real business problems, providing them with practical experience. Through this program, students grow into individuals who bridge the gap between data scientists and company executives. They can be the ones who consult data scientists on how to utilize a company's data to solve problems and, with in-depth knowledge of databases, queries, data preprocessing, visualization, and more, transform data into meaningful information and convey it to executives in the language of the industry. Professor Hyun Seok Lee, mentioned, "The key difference between BA and data scientists is that BA professionals not only possess data-handling skills but also knowledge of the business. They must have both data analysis abilities and business knowledge, and they support business decision-making by utilizing their expertise in management-related fields." The Business School boasts 83 faculty members, making it the largest in South Korea. It has maintained the top position among private South Korean universities for 10 consecutive years in UTD Rankings, a global business school research performance indicator. The BA Master's program lasts for one year, allowing students to acquire various specialized knowledge in the field of business management through mandatory and elective courses. There are no restrictions on eligibility, and applicants from any undergraduate major are welcome to apply. In addition to the BA Master's, an information session for the other Master’s programs was also conducted online through Zoom. Chair Professor Jaiho Chung, in charge of the program, led this session. The session covered an introduction to Korea University's Business School, an introduction to each graduate program, a presentation of the research environment, and an overview of the employment status of graduates. Professor Jaiho Chung emphasized △ Achieving the top position among private South Korean universities for ten consecutive years in UTD Global Business School Research Performance △ Possessing the largest number of full-time faculty members in South Korea △ Producing most CEOs for Top 500 companies. He also stated, "Korea University's Business School provides full support for students from master's and doctoral programs to post-doctoral programs," and highlighted the importance of the alumni network. The information session concluded with a Q&A session."

2023.10.30 Views 3091

Korea University Business School Achieves 80th Place in FT`s Global Ranking, The Only University in

Korea University Business School Achieves 80th Place in FT's Global Ranking, The Only University in Korea to be listed as the World's Top 100 Executive MBA Korea University Business School (Dean=Sangyong Kim) Executive MBA has achieved a ranking of 80th in the '2023 World's Top 100 EMBA Programmes' as selected by the British Financial Times (FT). According to data released by FT in October, the KUBS Executive MBA program is the only domestic university to be listed in the World's Top 100 Executive MBA Programmes. Among the 2023 World's Top 100 Executive MBA Programmes, the 1st place was taken by the 'Kellogg-HKUST EMBA,' a joint program by Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology's Business School. The 2nd place was awarded to the 'Ceibs Global EMBA' by China Europe International Business School, and the 3rd place went to 'ESCP Europe EMBA' by ESCP Europe Business School. This year, FT's evaluation criteria for the 2023 World's Top 100 Executive MBA Programmes include factors such as ▲ Graduates’ salaries (16%), ▲ Salary increase rates (17%), ▲ Career progress (6%), ▲ International students (6%), ▲ Goal achievement (6%), ▲ Female faculty ratio (5%), ▲ Female student ratio (5%), ▲ International faculty (5%), ▲ Work experience (5%), ▲ International course experience ranking (5%), ▲ Doctoral degree-holding faculty ratio (5%), ▲ FT research ranking (10%), ▲ Carbon footprint ranking (4%), ▲ ESG/zero education ranking (3%), ▲ Female advisory board ratio (1%), and ▲ International advisory board internationalization ratio (1%). KUBS Executive MBA program consistently maintains its presence in the world's top 100 with its standalone program. The Executive MBA program is designed for senior executives and managers with more than 10 years of experience and aims to nurture creative global CEOs who lead sustainable growth and innovation. Additionally, various programs within the curriculum, such as 'CEO Special Topics,' 'ELITE Project,' the international residency program (IRP), and 'Junior SMART Camp,' help build the skills necessary for global CEO leadership, reflecting the ever-changing business and industrial landscape. In the first semester of 2023, IRP included visits to Yale University, a member of the Ivy League, and the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom to enhance global business acumen.

2023.10.30 Views 3421

Lecture Series by Entrepreneur Yum Jae-seung, Partner at Social Ventures "Sopoong Ventures"

Lecture Series by Entrepreneur Yum Jae-seung, Partner at Social Ventures "Sopoong Ventures" Yum Jae-seung, a partner at Sopoong Ventures, delivered a lecture as the second speaker in the 2023-2 semester "Entrepreneurship Academy" hosted by the KUBS (Dean=Kim Sang yong) Startup research institute (Director=Moon Jeong bien). The lecture took place on October 10th at 6 PM on the 2nd floor of the Business Main Building. The lecture series held by the Startup Station of the KUBS Startup research institute is an event in which various speakers are invited to share experience and advice about current business trends and startup strategies, under the theme of entrepreneurial spirit and innovation. The lecture began with an introduction to Yum Jae-seung, a notable entrepreneur who founded the crowdfunding platform Tumblbug in 2011. He secured investments from companies like Sopoong, Naver, and Strong Ventures. He has experienced exit, as Tumblbug was successfully sold to Idus in 2020, after its growth to becoming a leading crowdfunding platform in South Korea and a dominant brand in the field of culture and arts. Yum Jae-seung shared his journey, saying, "During my student years majoring in film, I wanted to make movies, but due to a lack of funds, I couldn't pursue film production. It was this challenging reality that led to the birth of Tumblbug," and “I thought that the unequal production environment of the previously existing system was a great obstacle that hindered creators from developing good ideas.” The lecture also delved into Sopoong Ventures' corporate vision. Established in 2008, Sopoong Ventures was South Korea's first social venture accelerator and impact investment firm. They invested in areas with significant social value, such as the sharing economy, agriculture, environment, disabilities, education, disaster response, and healthcare. Yum Jae-seung noted, "Since I met Sopoong Ventures as the first investor of Tumblbug, I've been closely involved in the company's growth and have a deep connection to Sopoong Ventures' investment philosophy and authenticity. Leveraging my experience from Tumblbug's founding to its exit, I joined the Sopoong to support innovative entrepreneurs and be part of their journey from nearest distance." Sopoong Ventures has been providing seed investments and acceleration to innovative social ventures since the concept of social ventures was relatively new. Their mission is to help social ventures continually create social value and, ultimately, maximize that social value. Sopoong Ventures has invested in 46 social venture companies to date, including Socar, Tumblbug, SpaceCloud, and Jaranada, with a combined company value of approximately 642.2 billion KRW. Yum Jae-seung emphasized, "We focus more on agreements and customized designs with the startup team rather than methods like GRI or IRIS when it comes to social value. We proceed with investments based on social missions concerning social values in collaboration with the startup teams." After the lecture, a Q&A session with students took place, where various questions and answers about entrepreneurship tips and insights from the industry were exchanged. Yum Jae-seung left advice for startup entrepreneurs, saying, "In today's society, where the democratization of technology has arrived, the era of mass production and consumption has faded. With a culture where anyone can become a creator and participate directly in production, if you have innovative ideas, go ahead and give it a try."

2023.10.30 Views 2423