Professor Sang Yong Kim Publishes Management Essay “Management Beyond the Classroom” 

 Professor Sang Yong Kim of Korea University Business School published his essay Management Beyond the Classroom in March 2026, which applies core concepts of management to individual life and career design.

The book extends key concepts traditionally used in corporate management—such as positioning, competitiveness, leadership, and resource allocation—into strategies for personal life. It reinterprets management not as a discipline solely for corporations, but as a tool for self-management, emphasizing that individuals must strategically design their own lives in a rapidly changing world. 

Professor Woochan Kim Appointed as Advisor to the Growth Division of the National Economic Advisory Council 

Professor Woochan Kim was appointed as an advisor to the Growth Division of the National Economic Advisory Council on March 1, 2026. The council is a presidential advisory body established under the Constitution and is responsible for advising on major policy directions for the national economy. 

In particular, the Growth Division advises on mid- to long-term economic policies, including enhancing industrial competitiveness and promoting innovation-driven growth. This appointment reflects Professor Kim’s expertise in corporate governance and capital markets. 

Professor Hyun Seung Na Inaugurated as the 43rd President of the Korean Securities Association 

Professor Hyun Seung Na was inaugurated as the 43rd president of the Korean Securities Association. He assumed the role at the 50th General Meeting held in February, with a term running from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027. 

Professor Na currently serves as a faculty member in finance at Korea University Business School, while also holding the positions of Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Chair of the Department of Business Administration. The Korean Securities Association, founded in 1976 and celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, is a leading academic organization in finance in Korea, with approximately 1,500 members. 

Professor Kwanho Suk Publishes Research Methods in Behavioral Science

Professor Kwanho Suk has published Research Methods in Behavioral Science, a book that systematically presents research methodologies used in behavioral science. The book focuses on empirical research methods using quantitative data collected through experiments and surveys, while also explaining various research designs and hypothesis testing approaches. 

It covers the entire research process—from developing research ideas to publishing results in academic journals—and serves as a practical guide to help readers make methodological decisions aligned with their research objectives and contexts. 

Professor Jay Hyuk Rhee Publishes Research on Industrial Water Sustainability in Nature Water 

Professor Jay Hyuk Rhee of Korea University Business School has published a paper in the international journal Nature Water. The paper, titled “A quantitative metric for industrial water use sustainability for environmental, social and governance reporting,” proposes a quantitative metric for evaluating the sustainability of industrial water use. 

This study is significant in that it establishes a framework for systematically incorporating the environmental and social impacts of water usage into ESG reporting systems. It is particularly noteworthy for providing a practical analytical framework applicable to corporate sustainability assessments and policy development. 

Professor Jay Hyuk Rhee Publishes Sustainability and ESG Management 

Professor Jay Hyuk Rhee has published Sustainability and ESG Management in February 2026. The book systematically presents corporate sustainability strategies centered on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. It goes beyond theoretical concepts by presenting practical approaches to ESG management through real-world corporate cases.

The book is expected to serve as a valuable guide for both students and practitioners preparing for the ESG era.