To All New and Transfer Students of Korea University Business School, 

Greetings. This is Hojung Shin, Chair of the KUBS 120th Anniversary Steering Committee. 

First, I would like to once again extend my heartfelt congratulations to all new and transfer students on your admission to Korea University Business School (KUBS). I imagine you are beginning your first semester this March with a mix of excitement, anticipation, and perhaps a bit of nervousness. 

The time you are spending now—together with your classmates, senior students, professors, and other members of the KUBS community—will become a valuable asset throughout your life. Even when you encounter challenges, I hope you will support one another, collaborate, and grow together. 

May 5, 2025 marks not only the 120th anniversary of the founding of Korea University, but also the 120th anniversary of Korea University Business School, which traces its origins to the Department of Plutology (理財學) at Bosung College. 

As Korea’s first institution to offer education in business administration, KUBS has led the development of business education in the country for the past 120 years and produced many talented graduates, playing a pivotal role in the fields of business and economics. 

As part of the commemorative projects celebrating the meaningful 120th anniversary, KUBS plans to renew the existing tiger statue located at the entrance of KUBS STORY on the first floor of Hyundai Motor Hall. The current statue, created in 2015 when Hyundai Motor Hall first opened, was modeled after the image of freshmen at that time. For the renewal, we plan to incorporate the faces of the incoming class of 2025. 

This symbolic piece will serve as a bridge between the many alumni who have contributed to KUBS’s remarkable achievements over the past 120 years and the incoming class of 2025, who will lead the school into the next 120 years. It is also intended to inspire future generations. 

In this regard, we kindly ask you to submit a photo of yourself (if you are an incoming or transfer student) in image file format. The submitted photos will be used solely for the production of the renewed statue and will be handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act. 

Please refer to the submission guidelines below. 

Photo Submission Guidelines 

- Target: All incoming and transfer students admitted to KUBS for the 2025 academic year 

- Format: High-resolution individual photo (front-facing, ID-style photo recommended) 

- Deadline: Thursday, March 27, 2025, by 17:00 (KST) 

- Submission Method: Please email your photo file to kubs@korea.ac.kr, including the following information in your message: student ID/Full Name/Contact Number 

Your interest and participation are essential to the completion of the updated KUBS STORY sculpture. We look forward to your contribution to this meaningful project. 

All students who contribute to the project will receive special benefits, including an invitation to the 120th Anniversary Commemorative Event in May. We warmly encourage your active participation in this meaningful initiative. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the KUBS PR Team at 02-3290-1689 or via email at kubs@korea.ac.kr. 

We sincerely thank all incoming and transfer students for your cooperation, and we extend our best wishes as you begin this exciting new chapter. We also kindly ask for your continued interest and support in the various upcoming events celebrating the 120th anniversary of KUBS. 

Thank you. 

March 19, 2025 

Hojung Shin 

Chair, KUBS 120th Anniversary Steering Committee.