Greetings from Seoul.

For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, Korea University Business School held a  faculty retreat with more than 50 professors on Jeju Island. The event provided a good opportunity for professors to not only discuss about school matters but also socialize with one another. In addition, we had a staff workshop, where all the staff members, dean, and associate deans gathered in Nami Island for discussions and, socializing events.

Korea University Business School held a big event called “Installation of Artwork” last May. A sculpture by Ufan Lee, the world-renowned Korean artist, was placed on the lawn in front of the Business Hall. The title of the work is [Relatum - The Location]. This work is a made of stainless steel plate (3x4m) polished like a mirror and placed on the lawn, and a natural stone was erected on it. This work is composed in the form of a dialogue about the mutual ontological relation where a stone made by nature and a man-made iron plate meet through the mediation of the artist. This work will serve as a door to our hearts to move forward into the future in pursuit of educational perfection in KUBS. The mission of our business school is to enable humankind to enjoy a good life together by creating new ideas and knowledge with social influence and fostering social leaders who will change the world. This work will help students to imagine the good life of humanity.

The first term of the ESG-AMP course, which began in the first half of this year, has been finally completed. Although the program size was small when it started, it turned out to be a meaningful curriculum. Executives, who would be the main players to practice ESG in many Korean companies in the future learned and discussed about issues in ESG and tried to find a new direction in establishing ESG in Korean companies and forming a new ecosystem in the field.

It is a time that the university education environment changes rapidly, and both degree and non-degree programs seem to have great challenges. Business Schools need to share the necessary information in this fast changing environment and to use the information wisely so that we can benefit the society.

Sincerely,

Johngseok Bae

Dean, KUBS