AMP Holds Inauguration Ceremony Marking Its 50th Anniversary and 100th Cohort 

On Monday, September 22, Korea University Business School’s Advanced Management Program (AMP) held an inauguration ceremony for its 100th cohort at SUPEX Hall, located in the LG‑POSCO Building. 

The ceremony began with the introduction of distinguished guests, followed by an opening address delivered by Dean Eonsoo Kim of Korea University Business School. Dean Kim remarked, “I sincerely welcome all members of the 100th cohort,” emphasizing that “the number 100 carries special significance, and the fact that the AMP has continued without interruption for 50 years since its establishment in 1975 is a remarkable achievement.” He added, “I hope this program will provide opportunities to ask new questions, foster meaningful exchange, and gain broad insights.” 

Afterwards, Jaehwan Park, Chair of the Business Administration Awards Committee, delivered congratulatory remarks on behalf of the President of the AMP Alumni Association. He stated, “Over the past half-century, the AMP has nurtured countless leaders who have demonstrated leadership across all sectors of society. I sincerely congratulate you on becoming part of this proud tradition.” 

Following the singing of the university anthem and a group photo session, the KUBE student ambassadors of the Business School guided participants on a campus tour. Through the tour, new members experienced Korea University’s history and campus environment firsthand, deepening their appreciation and understanding of the university. 

In the lecture room dedicated to the AMP program at the Hyundai Motor Business Hall, Professor Jaiho Chung delivered a keynote lecture titled “Three Keywords for Understanding the Global Economy in 2025.” Focusing on Trumpnomics 2.0, central bank independence, and yen carry trade, Professor Chung offered an in-depth analysis of the future trajectory of the global economy, capturing the keen interest of the participants. During the Q&A session that followed, numerous questions were raised, reflecting the cohorts’ strong intellectual curiosity and academic enthusiasm. 

At the evening banquet, cohort members exchanged business cards and continued networking, sharing their professional backgrounds and aspirations during the self‑introduction session, and bonding over shared toasts. Accompanied by a generous dinner and a makgeolli (traditional Korean liquor) ceremony, the event concluded in a warm and convivial atmosphere filled with fellowship and celebration. 

Now celebrating its 100th cohort, Korea University’s AMP has established itself as one of Korea’s premier executive education programs, helping to shape the history of leadership education in the country. This milestone cohort represents both a new beginning and a symbolic turning point—marking the start of the next fifty years beyond a proud half-century of tradition, and opening a new chapter in the future of Korea University’s AMP.