Precious Memories for Future Little Tigers…The 17th Youth Mentoring Day 

On July 27th, Korea University Business School (Dean=Sangyong Kim) held the 17th Youth Mentoring Day at the LG-POSCO Business Hall and the Hyundai Motor Hall. This mentoring day, targeted at high school students nationwide, was organized independently by the student ambassadors of the Business School, known as KUBE, with the participation of KUBS students as mentors. The event included △Introduction to Korea University Business School, △Overview of the 7 majors and 3 tracks within the Business program, △Special Lecture on Business studies by Professor Jungbin Moon, △Campus Tour, △Hands-on Business Practice Sessions, and △Talk with senior students. 

The introduction to the Korea University Business School began with a tour of its main buildings (the KUBS Main Building, LG-POSCO Business Hall, and Hyundai Motor Hall). KUBE emphasized that it is significant for a single college to use three dedicated buildings, noting that the LG-POSCO Business Hall and Hyundai Motor Hall were constructed entirely through alumni donations, adding to their meaningful legacy. 

Additionally, the participants were introduced to the "Dream Scholarship," a scholarship program unique to KUBS. This scholarship, which provides living expense support, is one of the proudest features of KUBS. The students also learned about opportunities for exchange programs facilitated by the international team within KUBS. The event also highlighted various aspects ofstudent life at Korea University, including the annual Ko-Yon Games, which all Korea University students can enjoy.  

Following this, an explanation of the 7 majors and 3 tracks within the Business School was provided. For undergraduate students, the Business School offers seven major options: Business Management, Global Business, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems (IS), and Logistics Service & Operations Management (LSOM). After the introduction of the Business School major, and tracks, a quiz was held for the participants, with Korea University souvenir awarded to those who answered correctly. 

Next, Professor Jungbin Moon delivered a special lecture on business studies. The topic was "East Asia and Global Business in the Context of 21st Century Global Order." Professor Moon explained the geopolitical dynamics in East Asia and, through various case studies, discussed the core values that South Korea should pursue. In summary, Professor Moon’s lecture emphasized the following: 

South Korea is a leading advanced nation, and the country's strength derives from its globally influential companies. Moreover, South Korea's national power is currently at a historic peak. While the United States is South Korea's most important ally and trading partner, China remains one of the country's largest trading partners. The era of U.S. dominance is over, and the U.S.-China competition will be the most significant global conflict structure for at least the next 30 years. Although China is advancing rapidly in this power struggle, the outcome of this rivalry is uncertain due to China's inherent limitations. 

In essence, South Korea's semiconductor industry, which is central to the reorganization of global supply chains amid the U.S.-China competition, should focus on maintaining resilience. This requires South Korea to approach the conflict with a flexible, pragmatic stance, aligning its core values to diversify global supply chains and strengthen the resilience of its businesses and economy. 

In the afternoon, activities included a campus tour, business practice sessions, and mentoring. The campus tour allowed participants to explore the Business School buildings— the Business School Main Building, LG-POSCO Business Hall, and Hyundai Motor  Hall—as well as some parts of the Korea University campus, including the Main Hall and the Central Plaza. The business practice session involved students directly applying the strategies discussed in Professor Moon's lecture to develop their own business strategies. 

The event concluded with a mentoring session and a closing ceremony. During the mentoring session, participants asked questions about tips for admission to Korea University Business School, including advice on managing academic records. The mentors offered practical advice on internal assessments and the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) and provided encouragement to the students from their own experiences. KUBE expressed their hopes that the participants would one day join Korea University Business School and become "little tigers." 

The 18th Youth Mentoring Day at Korea University Business School is scheduled for the upcoming winter break. Interested participants can apply through the KUBE website (biz.korea.ac.kr/kube).