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Interview with Korea MBA Student Kim Min-seok
Q. Please introduce yourself.
Hello, I'm Kim Minseok, a student of Korea MBA. (Admitted in '18) I am currently in charge of HR strategy establishment and overseas subsidiaries, branch offices and Joint Venture management at SK Innovation's HR Strategy Office. After majoring in German language and business administration at Hankuk Universify of Foreign Studies and the University of Delaware in 2010, I worked in personnel and strategy planning at the U.S. Senate, Aon Hewitt, Samsung Life Public Welfare Foundation, and Samsung C&T.
Q. What made you decide to pursue an MBA degree?
As I have a career focused on large corporations, I have seen myself pursuing stability rather than growth in career development. I decided that change, growth, and innovation were necessary in my life, and I started thinking seriously about MBA. As a member of a company, I would ask myself what would happen if my company became difficult. If I'm not competitive enough, there won't be room for me at the company, whether it's Samsung or SK. On the other hand, I thought that if I had my own differentiated competitive edge, I could always paint the life I wanted. I thought deeply about how I could gain additional competitiveness in a short period of time, and concluded that getting an MBA degree could be the answer.
Q. Why did you choose Korea MBA from Korea University among various MBA programs at home and abroad?
I did not consider programs other than Korea MBA among domestic MBA programs. I thought that the Korea MBA's excellent curriculum, various job-specific meetings such as HR, marketing, start-up, planning, and IT, and the bond between students was a clear differentiator.
Also, I think the support and understanding of family members is an important part of continuing to study. My wife and father-in-law, who graduated from Korea University, are the most active supporters and supporters of my graduate school life. In the course of both work and study, there are situations in which my two children and my wife are inevitably asked for understanding and consideration. I still have an active graduate school life with the help of my wife, who is a strong supporter of me. I don't think I can write this now without my wife who supported my choice and decision even before I entered school. I'd like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude.
Q. What was the most helpful thing about attending the Korea MBA?
It is the strongest network of Korea MBA. I have always been thirsty about forming a domestic network because I spent my elementary school days in Germany and graduated from college in the U.S. Then in March 2018, 200 graduate school students and 200 seniors became part of my life. Of all the changes that have been made in my life, I dare say that this is in the top five that has changed my life differently and positively. I formed relationships between my fellow students who work in companies representing Korea and in various foreign companies, and benchmarking through high-level networks provided by them improved my work productivity.
With the help of the Korea MBA's human network, I have recently joined the preparation and planning of my father's painting exhibition. I am also conducting projects in the form of MBA-Real Case to plan new exhibitions together with the advice and assistance of leading marketing, public relations and planning experts within the Korea MBA. In addition, I am expanding my expertise in many ways by applying the marketing and promotional knowledge that I learned through the class to our case.
Q. Please advise those who are considering entering Korea MBA.
There are many people who think that it is difficult to make a true human relationship in graduate school. But I had the chance to meet a friend who understands me best in Korea MBA, another friend who gives me sincere advice when I'm worried about the future, and a friend who really cares and cares for me.
When I have a problem while working on HR or planning, I discuss it with my colleagues in various work areas in Korea MBA to find a suitable solution. If you actively engage in presentation and discussion-oriented classes, you gain confidence in your company's work as well. In addition to work and academic aspects, the Korea MBA has made my life more prosperous. If you want to drink wine, you can drink wine with the school wine club after class, and if you want to play golf, you can go rounding with your school golf club.
As such, the Korea MBA has energized various aspects of my life, and is now my precious life-partner. I also went to Korea MBA with a lot of thought, but I have never regretted it. I strongly recommend that you increase your value and create relationships with your invaluable peers and seniors who will remain forever through the Korea MBA.
Hello, I'm Kim Minseok, a student of Korea MBA. (Admitted in '18) I am currently in charge of HR strategy establishment and overseas subsidiaries, branch offices and Joint Venture management at SK Innovation's HR Strategy Office. After majoring in German language and business administration at Hankuk Universify of Foreign Studies and the University of Delaware in 2010, I worked in personnel and strategy planning at the U.S. Senate, Aon Hewitt, Samsung Life Public Welfare Foundation, and Samsung C&T.
Q. What made you decide to pursue an MBA degree?
As I have a career focused on large corporations, I have seen myself pursuing stability rather than growth in career development. I decided that change, growth, and innovation were necessary in my life, and I started thinking seriously about MBA. As a member of a company, I would ask myself what would happen if my company became difficult. If I'm not competitive enough, there won't be room for me at the company, whether it's Samsung or SK. On the other hand, I thought that if I had my own differentiated competitive edge, I could always paint the life I wanted. I thought deeply about how I could gain additional competitiveness in a short period of time, and concluded that getting an MBA degree could be the answer.
Q. Why did you choose Korea MBA from Korea University among various MBA programs at home and abroad?
I did not consider programs other than Korea MBA among domestic MBA programs. I thought that the Korea MBA's excellent curriculum, various job-specific meetings such as HR, marketing, start-up, planning, and IT, and the bond between students was a clear differentiator.
Also, I think the support and understanding of family members is an important part of continuing to study. My wife and father-in-law, who graduated from Korea University, are the most active supporters and supporters of my graduate school life. In the course of both work and study, there are situations in which my two children and my wife are inevitably asked for understanding and consideration. I still have an active graduate school life with the help of my wife, who is a strong supporter of me. I don't think I can write this now without my wife who supported my choice and decision even before I entered school. I'd like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude.
Q. What was the most helpful thing about attending the Korea MBA?
It is the strongest network of Korea MBA. I have always been thirsty about forming a domestic network because I spent my elementary school days in Germany and graduated from college in the U.S. Then in March 2018, 200 graduate school students and 200 seniors became part of my life. Of all the changes that have been made in my life, I dare say that this is in the top five that has changed my life differently and positively. I formed relationships between my fellow students who work in companies representing Korea and in various foreign companies, and benchmarking through high-level networks provided by them improved my work productivity.
With the help of the Korea MBA's human network, I have recently joined the preparation and planning of my father's painting exhibition. I am also conducting projects in the form of MBA-Real Case to plan new exhibitions together with the advice and assistance of leading marketing, public relations and planning experts within the Korea MBA. In addition, I am expanding my expertise in many ways by applying the marketing and promotional knowledge that I learned through the class to our case.
Q. Please advise those who are considering entering Korea MBA.
There are many people who think that it is difficult to make a true human relationship in graduate school. But I had the chance to meet a friend who understands me best in Korea MBA, another friend who gives me sincere advice when I'm worried about the future, and a friend who really cares and cares for me.
When I have a problem while working on HR or planning, I discuss it with my colleagues in various work areas in Korea MBA to find a suitable solution. If you actively engage in presentation and discussion-oriented classes, you gain confidence in your company's work as well. In addition to work and academic aspects, the Korea MBA has made my life more prosperous. If you want to drink wine, you can drink wine with the school wine club after class, and if you want to play golf, you can go rounding with your school golf club.
As such, the Korea MBA has energized various aspects of my life, and is now my precious life-partner. I also went to Korea MBA with a lot of thought, but I have never regretted it. I strongly recommend that you increase your value and create relationships with your invaluable peers and seniors who will remain forever through the Korea MBA.