" Meeting Future Tigers” — Successful Conclusion of the 19th Youth Mentoring Day

The 19th Youth Mentoring Day (hereafter referred to as Mentoring Day) was held on Saturday, August 2, at LG-POSCO Hall and Hyundai Motor Hall Designed for high school students from across the country, Mentoring Day was independently organized by KUBE, the student ambassadors of the Business School, with Business School students serving as mentors. 

The day’s program featured a welcome address by Associate Dean Hyun Seung Na, an introduction to the Business School and its majors, a special lecture by Professor Dongseop Lee, a campus tour, hands-on business practice sessions, mentoring sessions with seniors under the theme “This Is How I Got into KU Business”, as well as group photos and souvenir distribution. 

The event opened with a welcome address by Associate Dean Hyun Seung Na of the Business School. To break the ice, Professor Na asked, “Who traveled the farthest to be here today?” and presented a KU Business jacket to the student who had come the longest distance. He went on to highlight, “Korea University boasts 120 years of history, and the Business School has grown alongside it,” while engaging students with a quiz about the school’s history. Students who answered correctly received a tiger plush toy as a prize. 

This was followed by an introduction to the Business School led by KUBE ambassadors Chaewoo Lee and Junseok Hong. They guided students through key campus facilities, including the main Business Hall, LG-POSCO Hall, and Hyundai Motor Hall. They highlighted, “It is rare for a single college to operate three independent buildings, and it is especially meaningful that both LG-POSCO and Hyundai Halls were built entirely through alumni donations.” 

The Business School’s signature scholarship program, the Dream Scholarship, was also introduced. This scholarship provides living stipends to help students concentrate on their studies in a stable environment. They also introduced opportunities for students to study abroad through in-house exchange programs administered by the Business School’s International Affairs Team. Students were also introduced to KU’s vibrant campus life, featuring events such as the Daedong Festival, Ipselenti, and the annual Korea–Yonsei Games, which drew enthusiastic responses. 

During the major introduction session, KUBE ambassadors Jeong Yeop Lim and Hyo Won Ahn used the familiar theme of “ramen” to explain the nine concentrations within business administration. They connected each field to real-world examples such as production, distribution, and marketing, making the concepts both engaging and easy to understand. The session concluded with a quiz, and students who answered correctly received small prizes, sparking enthusiastic participation. 

Professor Dongseob Lee delivered a special lecture titled “Business and Ethics – What Is the Purpose of a Corporation?” The lecture offered students an opportunity to reflect deeply on corporate social responsibility and business ethics. 

In the afternoon, the program continued with a campus tour, practical sessions, and mentoring activities. Participants explored major facilities of the Business School, as well as iconic KU landmarks such as the Main Hall and Central Plaza, allowing them to experience the campus atmosphere firsthand. 

In the “One-Day Consultant Experience with KUBE,” students had the opportunity to explore business administration in practice by developing management strategies based on real company cases. In the “This Is How I Got into KU Business” mentoring session, student mentors shared practical advice on GPA management, preparing for entrance exams, and application strategies drawn from their own experiences. The mentors warmly encouraged the participants, saying, “We hope you enter KU Business as freshmen and join us as baby tigers.” 

The 20th Youth Mentoring Day is scheduled for the upcoming winter break, and students can register through the Korea University Business School KUBE website (biz.korea.ac.kr/kube).