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Korea University Business School 2024 Global Business Forum Ended 

Renowned Global Scholars Visit 

Proposes K-Management Development Model from a Global Perspective 

From July 1st to July 8th, Korea University Business School (Dean=Sangyong Kim) hosted the '2024 Global Business Forum' (hereinafter referred to as the Forum) at the LG-POSCO Business Hall. Organized by the KUBS Global Business major, the forum was themed 'Sustainable Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation,' sharing insights into the challenges and future development strategies for Korean companies. 

The forum was held over four days—on the 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 8th. Before the official start of the forum, Dean Sangyong Kim emphasized the important role of the Business School in addressing key issues faced by Korean companies and society in his welcome speech. Dean Kim said, “The KUBS boasts the largest faculty in the country with 90 world-class full-time professors and leading programs, and we are dedicated to nurturing the next generation of leaders in both industry and academia.” 

Dean Sangyong Kim continued, “This forum features a panel of renowned scholars who will share their insights on career development and the creation of impactful academic papers. I hope this forum will inspire new ideas and foster collaborations that will be practically beneficial to the participants’ careers and studies.” 

Next, the forum’s keynote address was delivered. The keynote speaker was Sharon Alvarez, President of the Academy of Management and a distinguished scholar in the field of entrepreneurship. Sharon Alvarez is also a professor at the University of Pittsburgh. In her keynote, Professor Sharon Alvarez emphasized, “Despite limited land and resources, Korean companies have achieved technological advancement and innovative growth through swift decision-making and proactive global market entry.” However, she expressed concerns about the weakening potential for economic growth and structural issues faced by Korean companies, underscoring the necessity of ‘entrepreneurship.’ 

Following the keynote address, there was a discussion on enhancing corporate competitiveness. Distinguished scholars such as Professor Jay Barney from the University of Utah, Professor Curba M. Lampert from Florida International University in the field of technology management, Professor Minyoung Kim from Ohio State University, Professor Brian S. Park from Georgia State University, and Professor Duckjung Shin from Korea University Business School conducted academic workshop panel sessions for domestic and international master’s and doctoral students. About 50 faculty members and graduate students from prestigious domestic and international universities participated in the workshop, receiving in-depth advice on developing paper ideas and future career development plans. 

On July 3rd, Professor Dana Minbaeva from King's College London, a fellow of the Academy of International Business, delivered a lecture titled "From Publications to Visibility: What's More?" She introduced strategies for not only conducting world-class business research but also disseminating it practically. Following her lecture, junior scholars including Professor Hyeyeon Park from the University of Surrey, Professor Jiwon Song from the University of Edinburgh, and Professor Zibang Chen from the University of Manchester provided information to domestic graduate students about job opportunities in the United Kingdom and successful employment strategies. 

On July 4th and 8th, respectively, Professor Saeed Samiee from the University of Tulsa, a fellow of the Academy of International Business, and Yan Anthea Zhang, President of the Strategic Management Society and a professor at Rice University, were invited to present their research papers. They also shared their strategies and experiences in submitting papers with faculty members and students from the KUBS. 

Meanwhile, Professor Duckjung Shin from Korea University Business School, the planner of the forum, emphasized, "This academic event provided a valuable opportunity to share meaningful insights on enhancing the competitiveness of Korean companies and economic growth." He added, "We will continue to invite and engage with world-renowned scholars to elevate the academic standing of Korea University Business School."