KUBS Professors Kwon Sooyoung, Park Kyungseo, and Han Jaemin Retire…  "Adieu KUBS!"

On February 28th, a retirement ceremony for professors Kwon Sooyoung, Park Kyungseo, and Han Jaemin was held at the LG-POSCO 6th floor Ahn Youngil Hall. The retirement ceremony was attended by professors, staff, families, and students, including Dean Kim Sangyong. Professor Kwon Sooyoung served for 31 years, Professor Park Kyungseo for 24 years, and Professor Han Jae-min for 33 years, contributing significantly to the advancement of KUBS and the nurturing of future generations. Kim Kwanghyun, the Director of the Planning Department at KUBS, who led the event, expressed his remarks, saying, "It is a great honor to hold the retirement ceremony for the respected professors as a junior professor," and added, "At the same time, there is a sense of regret." 

 Professor Kwon Sooyoung, a leading figure in the field of accounting, served as the president of the Korean Accounting Association. Additionally, he held positions such as the Dean of KUBS and the Director of the Graduate School of Business Administration, contributing to the establishment of an internationally recognized MBA program. Professor Park Kyungseo, specializing in finance, served as the Director of the Corporate Management Research Institute and the lead professor of finance MBA, dedicating himself to the development of KUBS. Leveraging his academic expertise, he also served as the Director of the Korea Corporate Governance Institute and the Chairman of the Public Fund Management Committee, elevating the stature of Korea University. Professor Han Jaemin, who pioneered a new paradigm in KUBS, excelled in the fields of IS and IT strategy. He served as the Director of the Corporate Management Research Institute and actively participated in national policy advisory activities as a member of the National Science and Technology Commission. 

During the retirement ceremony, Dean Kim Sangyong conveyed his support, saying, "I will continue the will of the three professors who have always taken the lead with important roles, and strive even harder.” He also said, “I believe that their brilliant journey will continue even after retirement.” Subsequently, awards for distinguished service and gold medals from the school were presented, followed by the presentation of plaques and bouquets from KUBS to the retiring professors. 

Professor Kwon Sooyoung expressed gratitude, noting, "Less than 40% of professors serve until retirement," and acknowledged the numerous mentors, students, colleagues, and family members he encountered on his academic journey. He concluded, "Initially, I ran forward with my eyes only on the future, but as I became accustomed, the scenery around me came into view, and time passed swiftly, 32 years in the blink of an eye." He also said “I am now leaving Anam, but I will always support the development of KUBS, my academic home.” 

Following him, Professor Park Kyungseo reflected, "I was originally introverted, but coming to Korea University changed me from my undergraduate days," and continued, "I realized the joy of learning late and ended up pursuing a Ph.D. to reach this position," advising younger professors not to focus solely on academic studies but also to seek opportunities to create more practical national institutions. 

Subsequently, the attending professors at the retirement ceremony delivered their messages of gratitude and regret. △Professor Lim Manwoo, △Professor Park Jongwon, △Professor Park Kwangtae, △ Professor Park Jinkwan, △Professor Kim Woochan, △Professor Kim Junghyuk, and △Professor Yoo Jisong expressed their gratitude and farewells. The event concluded with photography sessions and a farewell reception.