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[Campus News] Official Launch of the “National Research Laboratory for Convergent Degradation Biology”

Securing a Hub for Next-Generation Drug Development: 146 Billion Won Invested to Solve Human Challenges The university has officially launched a national research hub that will lead degradation biology, a field gaining attention as a core area for next-generation drug development. On January 14, the opening ceremony of the National Research Laboratory for Convergent Degradation Biology (Director: Hyun-kyu Song, Professor, Department of Life Sciences) was held at the Centennial Memorial Samsung Hall, marking the start of full-scale research activities. The laboratory was established after the university was s elected as the lead institution for the National Research Laboratory (NRL 2.0) program jointly promoted by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Ministry of Education. A total budget of KRW 146 billion, including government funding and university resources, will be invested to expand research personnel and build advanced research facilities. This represents the largest investment ever made in a single basic science research field in Korea. The institute aims to establish a drug discovery platform that s electively removes disease-causing proteins. By moving beyond conventional inhibition-based drug development approaches and directly degrading and eliminating problematic proteins, it is expected to transform the treatment paradigm for intractable conditions. Approximately 150 people, including University President Dong-won Kim and Hyuk-chae Koo, First Vice Minister of Science and ICT, attended the opening ceremony. Director Song stated, “We aim to establish a virtuous cycle in which achievements in basic science lead to drug development, positioning ourselves as a world-class institute that greatly contributes to both industry and patients.”

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[Global Korea Alunmni]“Did you attend Korea University?” A Proud Korea University Alumna Recognized First by the President

We met Fatima bint Hashem (Linguistics ’18), the alumna who became a hot topic last November when Lee Jae-myung, during a state visit to the United Arab Emirates, warmly greeted her first. By Park Guk-kyung, ReporterFatima bint Hashem (Linguistics ’18) Protocol Team, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque CenterQ. It’s a pleasure to meet you, Fatima. Could you briefly introduce yourself?A. Hello to all fellow alumni. I’m Fatima bint Hashem from the United Arab Emirates. I currently work on the protocol team at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center in Abu Dhabi. As the mosque is a symbol of the city, we receive many distinguished guests, and my role is to oversee official protocol and hospitality. Q. During the recent state visit by the President of the Republic of Korea, there was a viral moment when President Lee Jae-myung recognized you as a Korea University alumna first and asked you about it. Could you tell us more about what happened?A. I was honestly very surprised (laughs). During the preparation process, my résumé was shared with the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and it seems the President reviewed it himself. Being able to mention my alma mater—where I laid the foundation for my personal and academic growth—at an official diplomatic event was incredibly meaningful and something I’m very proud of. Q. We understand you studied abroad on a government scholarship. Why did you choose Korea University?A. It’s a bit embarrassing to say myself, but I did quite well academically in high school (laughs). Naturally, I wanted to study at a top university, and I believed Korea University represents the best of Korean higher education. Before enrolling, I studied at the university’s Korean Language Center and experienced the campus firsthand. That’s when I became certain that I wanted to complete my undergraduate studies there. Over the next seven years, I was able to deeply explore Korean and linguistics and build strong expertise in my field. Q. Looking back, there must have been moments that were possible specifically because you were a Korea University student.A. The most unforgettable memories are the relationships I formed with international students from all over the world. Those connections would have been impossible without Korea University. I also can’t leave out the annual Korea–Yonsei Games. The positive energy I felt then was truly special—something only a Korea University student could experience. Q. Those experiences seem to have led naturally into your current career. How has what you learned at your alma mater connected to your work today?A. Studying linguistics taught me how to use language in a structured and precise way, which has been a huge asset. In protocol settings, I can naturally use formal Korean when needed. Also, the “ppalli-ppalli” (fast-paced) culture I picked up while living in Korea has unexpectedly become one of my strengths. In protocol work, where every minute and second matters, this mindset is highly valued. Q. Do you ever feel the impact of being a “Korea University alumna” while working overseas?A. Absolutely. When I say I studied at Korea University, people often show great interest. Since the university’s name includes the country name “Korea,” it naturally opens conversations. At my current workplace, my academic background and Korean language skills are highly regarded, and I often feel that the trust placed in me is rooted in my identity as a Korea University graduate. Q. Are you still connected with Korea University today?A. Of course. I stay in touch with friends from my university days through social media. Although there isn’t an official alumni association in the UAE, I often meet students preparing to study in Korea and share my experiences with them. Being able to offer realistic advice about campus life and academics is a great joy for me. Q. Finally, what does Korea University mean to you today?A. To me, Korea University represents resilience, decisiveness, and inspiration. The time I spent there was a precious starting point that enabled me to step confidently into a much wider world.“Did you attend Korea University?” — the viral moment (Source: Jeonju MBC YouTube) Won first place on the Black Team at Gimbap Black & White Masters, held in Dubai on January 28. Fatima (alumna) is second from the left; Song Mi-ryeong, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, is in the center.With actor Jung Hae-in during his visit to Abu Dhabi.

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[Cover Story] An Alumni Association Website That Adds Warmth to Technology

Opening a New Era of Global NetworkingThe Alumni Association has unveiled a newly redesigned website. Featuring multilingual translation services, the introduction of an AI chatbot, and a fully revamped facility reservation system, the renewal aims to strengthen the global alumni network while maximizing user convenience. Building on this u pdate, the Association plans to continue providing a digital environment optimized for its members. By Seo Chang-hoon, Senior ReporterKorea University Alumni Association has undertaken a major overhaul of the core functions of its official website since January this year, with the goal of enhancing convenience for alumni and reinforcing its global network. This renewal reflects the rapidly changing digital landscape and integrates advanced IT technologies so that alumni can easily access Association news and services anytime, anywhere.Introduction of Multilingual Translation ServicesOne of the most notable changes is the introduction of multilingual translation services for alumni around the world. To ensure that international alumni scattered across various countries can stay informed about their alma mater and the Association without language barriers, key website content is now available in seven languages: English, Chinese, Japanese, French, Spanish, Indonesian, and Vietnamese. This initiative is expected to strengthen bonds among alumni both in Korea and abroad, while elevating the global standing of the Alumni Association.First AI Chatbot Among Korean University Alumni AssociationsThe Association has also launched a new AI chatbot service capable of providing real-time responses 24 hours a day. The chatbot delivers immediate answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ), guidance on celebration and funeral services, and information on upcoming events, handling routine and repetitive inquiries efficiently. As a result, the administrative workload of the Association is reduced, while alumni can access the information they need without waiting.Comprehensive Renewal of the Facility Reservation SystemTo improve accessibility to Alumni Hall facilities, the reservation system has also been fully renewed. Previously complex procedures have been simplified, and an intuitive user interface (UI) has been introduced, allowing users to check real-time availability and submit reservation requests in one seamless process. This upgrade is expected to significantly enhance user satisfaction by enabling faster and more accurate reservations when planning meetings or events.Through this website renewal, the Alumni Association has strengthened its role as an online communication hub and plans to continue implementing u pdates by actively reflecting alumni feedback to provide an optimized digital environment. Detailed information on the new features and how to use them can be found on the official Alumni Association website (www.kuaa.or.kr).Captions Multilingual translation settings can be accessed from the top of the homepage. The newly redesigned homepage interface The u pdated reservation page with real-time status checks and application featuresThe AI chatbot can be accessed via the button at the bottom right of the homepage.

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Alumni Association Network Contact Point Summary

For alumni who have long been interested in reconnecting but hesitated due to not having contact information, the Alumni Association has prepared a comprehensive communication guide. In celebration of the end of the year and New Year season, the Association has newly reorganized the e xecutives roster and compiled a complete list of “Alumni Association Contact Points” encompassing colleges, regional chapters, and professional organizations. This initiative aims to strengthen the bonds among alumni so that, wherever they may be, they can continue to feel the warmth of their alma mater. With accessible communication channels now in place for anyone to join, alumni are encouraged to experience the uniquely strong sense of connection that defines Korea University. In particular, to enhance the clarity and accessibility of the global alumni network, , the official English names of overseas regional alumni associations have been changed from “Korea University Alumni Association of [Region]” to the crimson-colored “Korea Alumni Club of [Region].” Written by Seo Chang-hoon, Senior Reporter • Inquiries & Tips: Alumni Association Secretariat Tel. 1588-1905 | Email: korea1905@kuaa.or.kr Easy text tips: 010-9542-1905https://kuaa.or.kr/member/introduce/network.do
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SeoulGangnam Cha Kyung-ryeol (Civil Engineering ’87) Chair Kim Seon-gyu (Education ’17) Secretary GeneralGangdong & Songpa Won Seong-chan (Broadcasting ’90) ChairGangseo & Yangcheon Jeong Min-young (Law ’84) Chair Ko Tae-jin (Food & Resources ’93) Executive DirectorGwanak Lee Jang-ju (Law ’85) Chair Lee Seung-hong (Law ’85) General Affairs DirectorNowon Yoo Chang-hee (Business Administration ’83) ChairDobong & Gangbuk Kim Chi-yong (Journalism ’83) Chair Shin Jang-woo (International Education ’87) Executive DirectorDongdaemun Lim Jong-min (Physical Therapy ’04) Chair Lim Tae-hyun (Radiological Science ’04) Executive DirectorSeocho Song Jun-gyu (Mechanical Engineering ’85) Chair Yoo Tae-woo (Education ’87) Executive DirectorSeongbuk Lim Hee-deuk (Chinese Language & Literature ’83) ChairYongsan Kim Yoon-jae (Law ’88) ChairEunpyeong Lim Dong-sik (Law ’87) Chair Kim Hyun-jae (Chemical & Biological Engineering ’07) Executive DirectorJongno Hong Gi-song (Statistics ’64) Chair Namgung Myung-hwa (Education ’89) General Affairs DirectorJungnang Lee Jin-hyun (Business & Economics ’83) Chair Jeong Jong-tae (History ’64) Executive Director Gangwon ProvinceGangneung Ko Seok-tae (Business Administration ’83) Chair Kim Jong-hong (Food Resources Economics ’92) General Affairs DirectorDonghae & Samcheok Hwang Soo-hak (Public Health ’14) Chair Shin Jong-geun (Mechanical Engineering ’82) General Affairs DirectorSokcho Park Hyung-soo (Broadcasting ’91) Chair Lee Gyu-ho (Medicine ’97) General Affairs DirectorWonju Kim Dae-joong (French Language & Literature ’84) Chair Hong Seok-heon (Law ’94) General Affairs DirectorChuncheon Choi Young-jae (Broadcasting ’81) Chair Kim Dong-gyu (Broadcasting ’87) General Affairs DirectorTaebaek Lee Sang-chul (Public Administration ’77) Chair Lee Jung-ho (Business Administration ’82) General Affairs Director GyeonggiGanghwa Namgung Ho-sam (Medicine ’75) ChairGoyang Jung Bong-sik (Applied Statistics ’88) Chair Choi Tae-seon (History Education ’94) Executive DirectorGwangmyeong Jeon Dong-geun (Electronics Engineering ’82) Chair Park Sung-jin (French ’90) General Affairs DirectorGwangju Kim Yoon-ho (Public Administration ’84) General Affairs DirectorGuri Lee Byung-chul (Industrial Engineering ’80) Chair Kim Kyung-joo (Physical Education ’98) Secretary GeneralGimpo Bae Myung-seon (Economics ’86) Chair Kwon Hyuk-il (Life Sciences ’98) General Affairs DirectorBucheon Jung Bo-yoon (Medicine ’81) Chair Seol Kyung-jong (Public Administration ’98) General Affairs DirectorSeongnam·Bundang Hwang Young-oh (Electronics Engineering ’81) Chair Lim Sun-hwa (English Education ’89) Secretary GeneralSuwon Lim Do-pyung (Japanese ’85) Chair Kim Wan-wook (Political Science ’88) General Affairs DirectorAnsan Hwang Jin-seok (Geography Education ’86) Chair Lee Won-hee (Law ’99) Executive DirectorAnseong Kang Gil-bok (Law ’82) ChairAnyang·Gunpo·Uiwang·Gwacheon Lee Beom-hae (Materials Engineering ’72) Chair In Tae-kwan (Law ’88) Executive DirectorYangpyeong Kim Kyung-seok (Applied Statistics ’83) Chair Lee Young-wook (Agro-Biology ’87) General Affairs DirectorYeoju Han Sang-won (Medicine ’88) ChairYongin Ahn Seung-hee (Chemical Engineering ’76) Chair Park Han-sik (Japanese ’92) Executive DirectorUijeongbu Kim Moo-yeol (Architecture ’80) Chair Lee Jin-woo (Broadcasting ’89) General Affairs DirectorIcheon Na Jong-joo (Animal Science ’82) Chair Lee Jong-seop (Public Administration ’85) General Affairs DirectorPaju Kim Kyung-woo (Applied Statistics ’86) Chair Chun Sung-hwan (Agro-Biology ’86) Executive DirectorPyeongtaek Shin Chung-hyun (English Education ’85) Chair Kim Geun-hoe (Physical Therapy ’01) General Affairs DirectorPocheon Kim Jun-han (Law ’85) Chair Lee Deok-joo (Food Resource Economics ’94) General Affairs DirectorHwaseong Lee Myung-jae (Mechanical Engineering ’77) Chair Yoon Sung-joo (Sociology ’92) General Affairs Director GyeongnamGeoje Son Jin-il (Agricultural Economics ’83) Chair Kim Kyung-seop (Business Administration ’92) SecretaryNamhae Kang Chang-wook (Public Administration ’60) Chair Kim Du-il (Agricultural Economics ’70) SecretaryJinju Yoon Sung-gyu (Agricultural Economics ’68) Chair Lee Young-jo (English Education ’92) SecretaryChangwon & Gyeongnam Kim Jong-seong (Political Science & Diplomacy ’90) Chair Kim Kyung-ryong (Business Administration ’06) Executive DirectorTongyeong & Goseong Yoon Young-jin (Physical Education ’80) Chair Kim Ki-seong (Medicine ’93) General Affairs Director GyeongbukGyeongju Jang Moon-gu (Sociology ’70) Chair Lee Jong-seok (English Language & Literature ’90) Executive DirectorPohang Moon Chung-do (Agricultural Science ’76) Chair Lee Hang-woo (Japanese Language & Literature ’84) General Affairs Director
Gwangju & Jeonnam Kim Hae-yong (Business Administration ’81) Chair Joo Sung-sik (Business Administration ’90) Secretary
Daegu Kim Hyun-hwan (Law ’81) Chair Kang Chang-oh (Law ’95) Executive Director
Daejeon · Sejong · Chungnam Jung Kyo-soon (Law ’74) Chair Kim Min-soo (Chemical Engineering ’81) Secretary-General
Busan Park Hyung-jun (Law ’83) Chair Koo Kyung-ae (Statistics ’87) Secretary
Ulsan Lee Hong-joo (Chemical Engineering ’81) Chair Kim Bae-jae (Business Administration ’88) Executive Director

Incheon Lee Hee-jae (Agricultural Economics ’77) Chair Kim Yong-hwan (Business Administration ’84) Executive Director

Jeonnam
Mokpo Bae Yong-tae (Public Administration ’75) Chair Kim Soon-ho (Law ’94) Secretary
Suncheon Lee Sung-geun (Electronic Engineering ’81) Chair Yang Dong-ho (Political Science & Diplomacy ’92) Secretary
Yeosu Kwak Dong-hyun (Business Administration ’82) Chair Lee Sam-hyung (Economics ’89) Secretary

Jeonbuk
Gunjang Kim Hyung-joo (Civil Engineering ’79) Chair Kim Jae-won (English Education ’86) Secretary
Iksan Cho Seok-nam (Korean Literature ’79) Chair Kim Jong-seong (Law ’93) Secretary
Jeonju Lee Byung-kwan (Medicine ’73) Chair Heo Kwon-hoe (English Literature ’92) Executive Director
Jeongeup Ko Sung-hwan (Philosophy ’90) Chair Ahn Mi-geun (English Literature ’93) Secretary

Jeju
Seogwipo Heo Yong-jin (Law ’80) Chair Lee Moon-seok (Business Administration ’87) Secretary
Jeju Han Dae-sam (Law ’82) Chair Kim Jung-yeol (Education ’85) Secretary

Chungnam
Gongju Eo Yoon-kyung (Korean History ’83) Chair Kim Jae-yoon (Food Science ’93) Secretary
Dangjin Kim Seok-jong (Law ’83) Chair Cho Yong-il (Journalism & Mass Communication ’83) Executive Director
Seosan & Taean Han Seung-dong (Chemical Engineering ’83) Chair Kang Dong-gun (Mechanical Engineering ’94) Secretary
Asan Cho Guk-hyung (Metallurgical Engineering ’72) Chair

Chungbuk
Jecheon & Danyang Kim Sang-hyun (English Literature ’81) Chair Eom Jae-min (Korean Literature ’87) Secretary
Cheonan Jung Soon-pyung (Political Science & Diplomacy ’77) Chair Kim Oh-nyeon (Animal Science ’83) Secretary
Cheongju Kim Yong-hyun (Business Administration ’80) Chair Lee Tae-hee (Mechanical Engineering ’92) Executive Director Chungju Jeon Jae-hoon (Chemical Engineering ’81) Chair Kim Jae-kwon (Food Engineering ’87) Secretary
Overseas ClubsUnited StatesLos Angeles (Southern California) Kim Jin-hyung (History ’83) Chair Lee Young-jin (Mathematics ’96) Secretary GeneralNew York Lee Kyung-ryeol (Business Administration ’83) Chair Ha Mi-sook (Education ’82) General Affairs DirectorNew Jersey Ha Yeon-seung (Chinese Language & Literature ’81) ChairDallas Cho Sung-rae (Business Administration ’82) Chair Song In-chul (Economics ’88) General Affairs DirectorSan Francisco (Northern California) Lee Soo-yeon (Biology ’86) ChairWashington, D.C. Baek Seung-ja (Education ’82) Chair Lee Jong-hyuk (Electrical Engineering ’86) Executive Director South Africa Min Kyung-joon (Law ’65) Chair Netherlands Byun Sang-seop (Industrial Engineering ’91) Chair Oh Seung-jin (Russian Language & Literature ’01) General Affairs Director New ZealandAuckland Yoon Jong-pil (International Trade ’83) Chair Kim Seung-hyun (Chemistry ’83) General Affairs DirectorChristchurch Park Ki-sung (Education ’80) Chair Lee Jong-tae (Philosophy ’88) General Affairs Director Taiwan Park Byung-seon (Linguistics ’89) Chair Jeon Yu-ri (Chemical Engineering ’02) General Affairs Director GermanyFrankfurt Kim Soon-geun (International Trade ’84) Chair Han Dong-cheon (Chemistry ’88) General Affairs Director Malaysia Kang Jun-gu (Statistics ’90) Chair Lee Dong-woo (International Trade ’91) General Affairs Director Mexico Mo Woo-jin (Spanish language & Literature’90) Chair Nam Sang-man (Spanish language & Literature ’97) General Affairs Director RussiaMoscow Kim In-bae (Statistics ’88) Chair Myanmar Lee Jong-kwon (Statistics ’86) Chair VietnamHanoi Bae Yong-geun (Law ’92) Chair Jung Hong-cheol (Materials & Financial Engineering ’96) General Affairs DirectorHo Chi Minh City Kwak Tae-sam (Chinese Language & Literature ’90) Chair Park Jin-woo (Chinese Studies ’02) General Affairs Director Brazil Kim Jun-woo (Law ’95) General Affairs Director ChinaBeijing Yoon Kyung-rok (Political Science & International Relations ’89) Chair Choi Heung-gyu (Chinese Language & Literature ’83) General Affairs DirectorShandong (Qingdao) Park Bok-geun (International Education ’87) Chair Cho Il-joo (English Education ’90) General Affairs DirectorShanghai Jang Dong-jun (Agricultural Economics ’93) Chair Shin Geun-ha (Food Resources Economics ’05) General Affairs DirectorDalian Moon Sung-min (Chinese Language & Literature ’85) Chair Kim Ki-wook (Business Administration ’01) General Affairs DirectorXi’an Kim Man-cheol (Chemical & Biological Engineering ’97) General Affairs DirectorShenzhen Hwang Sang-mook (International Trade ’84) ChairYantai Lee Seung-jae (Mechanical Engineering ’80) Chair Son Seok-kwon (International Trade ’88) Executive DirectorTianjin Jeon Myung-hyun (Chemical Engineering ’73) Chair Kwak Jun-hyup (French Language & Literature ’90) General Affairs Director Sweden Jung Hye-young (English Education ’82) Chair Jang Gi-cheol (Chemical Engineering ’94) General Affairs Director Spain Jang In-joo (Chemical Engineering ’84) Chair Singapore Park Joo-man (Business Administration ’87) Chair Lee Sook-mi (Horticulture ’86) General Affairs Director United Arab EmiratesDubai Yoo Dae-yong (Chemical & Biological Engineering ’97) Chair Yoon Kwan-joong (Economics ’99) General Affairs Director Argentina Shin Hyun-bae (Journalism ’85) Chair United KingdomLondon Jeon Soo-il (Sociology ’89) Chair Park Eung-gyun (Economics ’02) General Affairs Director CanadaVancouver Lee Heon-gam (Mechanical Engineering ’79) Chair Han Min-cheol (French Language & Literature ’87) General Affairs DirectorEdmonton Noh Woong-gyu (Agricultural Economics ’83) Chair Noh Hong-sang (Metallurgical Engineering ’77) General Affairs DirectorOttawa Lee Hee-jung (Electrical Engineering ’79) Chair Choi Young-geun (Electrical Engineering ’84) General Affairs DirectorCalgary Kim Dae-hee (Economics ’84) Chair Yoon Eun-sik (Journalism ’95) General Affairs DirectorToronto Lee Hae-seung (Electrical Engineering ’84) Chair Kim Seo-yeon (Broadcasting ’85) General Affairs Director Ukraine Sang Jae-hyung (Russian Language & Literature ’87) Chair Moon Kyung-nam (Russian Language & Literature ’91) General Affairs Director Italy Yeo Jong-yeol (Japanese Language & Literature ’83) Chair IndonesiaSurabaya Lee Je-seop (Food Engineering ’72) ChairJakarta Jung Yoo-seok (Animal Science ’87) Chair Japan Yoon Geon-in (Business Administration ’80) Chair Chile Lee Myung-geun (English Language & Literature ’85) Chair Kazakhstan Kim Sang-wook (Korean Language & Literature ’86) Chair Jeon Jong-hwan (Russian Language & Literature ’89) Secretary General CambodiaPhnom Penh Lee Ju-pil (Electrical Engineering ’86) Chair Jung Hyo-cheol (Geography Education ’00) General Affairs Director Costa Rica Kim Yong-cheol (Metallurgical Engineering ’88) Chair ColombiaBogotá Kim Yong-hyun (German Language & Literature ’91) Chair Ahn Jong-gwan (German Language & Literature ’99) General Affairs Director Kyrgyzstan Yoo Min (Political Science & International Relations ’83) Chair ThailandBangkok Jung Eun-seong (Civil Engineering ’87) Chair Kim Jong-heum (Architecture ’90) General Affairs Director TurkeyEurope Park Ho-joon (Business Administration ’91) Chair Tak Jong-ho (Civil Engineering ’02) General Affairs Director Poland Kim Young-wan (Public Administration ’73) Chair Jeon Byung-gu (Mechanical Engineering ’86) General Affairs Director France Ryu Jung-yeol (Russian Language & Literature ’94) Chair Choi Jang-min (Business Administration ’11) General Affairs Director PhilippinesManila Kim Jung-hoon (Japanese Language & Literature ’89) Chair Oh Jae-hoon (Agricultural Economics ’95) General Affairs Director Hungary Jang Sung (Mathematics ’83) Chair Oh Se-joon (International Trade ’94) General Affairs Director AustraliaMelbourne Lee Sang-kyung (Business Administration ’88) Chair Oh Yoon-seok (Biological Engineering ’96) General Affairs DirectorSydney Lee Hee-ryong (Geography Education ’93) Chair Choi Rim (International Trade ’93) Secretary General Hong Kong Lee Bong-tae (Business Administration ’92) Chair Oh Gi-seok (Business Administration ’01) Secretary General
Affiliated Associations Women Alumni Association Cho Hee-jin (Law ’81) Chair Koo Min-joo (Law ’86) Secretary General Business Leaders Association Cho Soo-yeon (Agricultural Chemistry ’77) Chair Min Kyung-seok (History ’82) Secretary GeneralKorea University Sports Association Yoo In-seon (Materials Engineering ’70) Chair Jang Gwang-jun (Economics ’72) Secretary GeneralGyeomseon Association Lee Dong-won (Law ’82) ChairJournalists Alumni Association Kwak Young-gil (English Language & Literature ’74) Chair Lee Jin-woo (Business Administration ’89) General Affairs DirectorROTC Alumni Association Choi Bong-gil (Economics ’87) Chair Lee Gwan-heon (Physical Education ’84) Secretary GeneralLegal Professionals Alumni Association Yoon Sung-won (Law ’82) ChairWomen Legal Professionals Alumni Association Oh Sun-hee (Law ’85) ChairCertified Public Accountants Alumni Association (KCPA) Jung Seok-woo (Business Administration ’80) Chair Jeon Yong-wook (Business Administration ’93) General Affairs DirectorLandscape Architecture Alumni Association Kim Tae-soo (Environmental & Ecological Engineering ’01) Chair Kim Min (Environmental & Ecological Engineering ’09) Secretary GeneralColleges College of Nursing Moon Jung-ran (Nursing ’83) Chair Cho Yeon-sook (Nursing ’89) General Affairs Director College of Business Administration Lee Dong-seop (Business Administration ’89) Chair Yang Jung-in Secretary General College of Engineering Tae Beom-seok (Chemical Engineering ’76) Chair Park Young-chul (Electronic Engineering ’77) Secretary General College of International Studies Park Jong-han (International Studies ’11) Chair Oh Yoon-seong (International Studies ’15) General Affairs Director College of Liberal Arts Kwon Young-jin (German Language & Literature ’86) Chair Kim Kyung-tae (Russian Language & Literature ’89) Secretary General College of Health Sciences Kim Jung-boon (Clinical Pathology ’84) Chair Kim Chang-hyun (Clinical Pathology ’89) Secretary General College of Education Kim Mi-sook (Geography Education ’81) Chair Yoo Soo-ji (Physical Education ’89) Secretary General College of Life Sciences Han Moon-soo (Plant Science ’82) Chair Choi Hong-yeop (Agricultural Chemistry ’82) Secretary General College of Medicine Yoon Hyung-seon (Medicine ’80) Chair Cho Myung-hee Secretary General College of Science Kim Sang-tae (Geology ’85) Secretary General College of Humanities Cho Sung-chil (Chinese Language & Literature ’80) Chair College of Political Science & Economics Woo Yoon-sik (Public Administration ’82) Chair Kim Seung-ho (Journalism & Mass Communication ’92) Secretary General Department of Psychology Kim Kwang-soon (Psychology ’83) Chair College of Commerce & Economics Park Sun-won (Business Administration ’82) Chair Graduate School of Business (MSP) Son Hwan-gi (Class of ’52) Chair Hwang Woong-jin Secretary General Executive Program in Construction Management (Graduate School of Engineering) Jeon Yong-deok (Class of ’15) Chair College of Science & Technology Kim Tae-jin (Mathematics ’84) Chair Jung Bong-sik (Applied Statistics ’88) Secretary General College of Pharmacy Kang Dae-won (Pharmacy ’09) Chair Lee Dae-sung (Pharmacy ’14) General Affairs DirectorClass Associations Class of 1964 Cho Woo-hyun (History ’64) Chair Class of 1965 Lim Ju-bin (Civil Engineering ’65) Chair Moon Gwang-ho (Animal Science ’65) General Affairs Director Class of 1966 Min Nam-gyu (Agricultural Chemistry ’66) Chair Kim Jung-gyu (Public Administration ’66) General Affairs Director Class of 1967 Jung Gap-jin (French Language & Literature ’67) Chair Yoo Young (Political Science & International Relations ’67) Secretary General Class of 1968 Lee Dong-jin (Political Science & International Relations ’68) Chair Class of 1969 Heo Jong-gu (Mechanical Engineering ’69) Chair Cho Moon-hwan (French Language & Literature ’69) Secretary General Class of 1970 Yang Yong-rae (Political Science & International Relations ’70) Chair Ahn Dong-jun (Animal Science ’70) Secretary General Class of 1971 Hong Yong-taek (Materials Engineering ’71) Chair Class of 1972 Jeon Woon-gi (Public Administration ’72) Chair Yoon Jung-ok (Home Economics Education ’72) Secretary General Class of 1973 Kim Deok-cheon (Physical Education ’73) Chair Kim Ju-sik (German Language & Literature ’73) Secretary General Class of 1974 Choi Yong-won (Law ’74) Chair Lee Eui-hyung (Geology ’74) Secretary General Class of 1975 Kim Chang-woo (International Trade ’75) Chair Nam Sang-woo (Physics ’75) Secretary General Class of 1976 Lee Woo-seung (Public Administration ’76) Chair Lee Hwa-ja (Nursing ’76) Secretary General Class of 1977 Lee Sang-sook (Business Administration ’77) Chair Class of 1978 Yoon Rok-rim (Chemistry ’78) Chair Lee Chun-ho (Law ’78) Secretary General Class of 1979 Jung Jin-taek (Mechanical Engineering ’79) Chair Choi Jong-ryeol (Physical Education ’79) Secretary General Class of 1980 Kwon Hyuk-geun (Materials Engineering ’80) Chair Yoon Seung-ho (English Language & Literature ’80) Secretary General Class of 1981 Kim Jong-il (English Education ’81) Chair Kang Jeon-chan (Law ’81) Secretary General Class of 1982 Lee Myung-hyun (Law ’82) Chair Class of 1983 Park Jong-hoon (Medicine ’83) Chair Shin Myung-chul (Agricultural Chemistry ’83) Secretary General Class of 1984 Cho Young-bong (Law ’84) Chair Song In-beom (Physical Education ’84) Secretary General Class of 1985 Lee Ju-hee (English Language & Literature ’85) Chair Park Young-sik (German Language & Literature ’85) Secretary General Class of 1986 Kwon Young-jin (Spanish Language & Literature ’86) Chair Jang Yoon-seok (Spanish Language & Literature ’86) Secretary General Class of 1987 Choi Chang-young (Law ’87) Chair Yoo Tae-woo (Education ’87) Secretary General Class of 1988 Kim Jae-hoon (Metallurgical Engineering ’88) Chair Kim Yong-hee (Computer Science ’88) Secretary General Class of 1989 Namgung Myung-hwa (Education ’89) Chair Park Jung-hoon (Law ’89) Secretary General Class of 1990 Kwon Dae-hyun (Law ’90) Chair Cho In-ho (English Education ’90) General Affairs Director Class of 1991 Kim Hyun (English Education ’91) Chair Kwon Young-tae (Law ’91) General Affairs Director Class of 1992 Park Sung-ho (English Language & Literature ’92) Chair Han Myung-seok (Business Administration ’92) Secretary General Class of 1993 Oh Sun-young (Classical Chinese ’93) Chair Kim Jung-tae (Electronic Engineering ’93) Secretary General Class of 1994 Lee Jung-woo (Architecture ’94) Chair Class of 1995 Lee Won-byung (Statistics ’95) Chair Kim Eung-joo (Mathematics ’95) Secretary General Class of 1996 Shim Seung-hyun (English Language & Literature ’96) Chair Seo Young-il (Physical Education ’96) General Affairs Director Class of 1997 Kim Hee-kyung (Mathematics ’97) Chair Park Jae-hyun (Chemical & Biological Engineering ’97) Secretary General Class of 1998 Kim Se-jin (Life Sciences ’98) Chair Class of 1999 Hwang Chang-ha (Physical Education ’99) Chair Kim Jae-hyung (Physical Education ’99) General Affairs Director Class of 2000 Kim Woo-hyun (Environmental & Ecological Engineering ’00) Chair Class of 2001 Kwon Byung-doo (Physical Education ’01) Chair Class of 2002 Eom Jae-hwan (Physical Education ’02) Chair Class of 2003 Lim Young-joo (Physical Education ’03) General Affairs Director
Special Graduate Schools Graduate School of Business Administration (AMP) Park Jang-seon (Class of ’97) Chair Kim Yong-woo (Class of ’69) Secretary General Graduate School of Business Administration (E-MBA) Kim Kwang-seon (Class of ’17) Chair Kim Jong-han Secretary General Graduate School of Business Administration (K-MBA) Heo Beom-moo (Class of ’85) Chair Kim Jung-kwon (Class of ’85) Secretary GeneralGraduate School of Engineering (Master’s Program) Kang Hae-gu (Class of ’70) Chair Kang Cheol-min (Class of ’70) Secretary General Graduate School of Education – Advanced Program in Educational Management Hwang In-soo (Class of ’15) Chair Son Byeong-geun (Class of ’16) Secretary General Graduate School of Education – Advanced Program in Global Leadership Jang Sung-hoon (Class of ’79) Chair Kim Gi-taek (Class of ’38) Secretary General Graduate School of Education (Master’s Program) Kim Sung-il (Class of ’23) Chair Jang Bong-seok (Class of ’88) Secretary General Graduate School of International Studies – Advanced Program Kim Gyu-hwan (Class of ’11) Chair Lee Gyu-sang (Class of ’01) Secretary General Graduate School of Technology Management (Master’s & Doctoral Programs) Jung Yoon-soo (Class of ’87) Chair Graduate School of Technology Management (Advanced Program) Ryu Jae-geun (Class of ’31) Chair Graduate School of Labor Studies (Master’s Program) Kim Sung-rae (Class of ’19) Chair Baek Nam-sik Executive Director Graduate School of Labor Studies (Advanced Program) Shin Chang-hoon (Class of ’77) Chair Park Pil-jeon (Class of ’79) Secretary General Graduate School of Media Studies (Master’s Program) Ko Joon-seok (Class of ’37) Chair Kim Deok-soo (Class of ’39) Secretary General Graduate School of Media Studies (Advanced Program) Moon Sang-joo (Class of ’21) Chair Cho Han-pil (Class of ’90) Secretary General Graduate School of Legal Affairs (Master’s Program) Kwak Young-jin (Class of ’46) Chair School of Law (KNA Program) Lee Jang-hee (Class of ’06) Chair Park Jong-deok (Class of ’01) Secretary General Graduate School of Public Health (Master’s Program) Jeon Kyung-soo (Class of ’96) Chair Kim Kyung-hee (Class of ’11) Executive Director Graduate School of Public Health (Advanced Program) Jung Sung-gwan (Class of ’98) Chair Lee Min-woo (Class of ’45) Secretary General Graduate School of Life & Environmental Sciences (Master’s Program) Ahn Deok-soo (Class of ’66) Chair Kim Sang-ryeol (Class of ’38) Secretary General Graduate School of Life & Environmental Sciences (Advanced Program) Lee Young-sik (Class of ’11) Chair Park Jong-cheol (Class of ’14) Secretary General Graduate School of Biomedical & Convergence Sciences (Master’s Program) Kim Kwang-cheol (Class of ’02) Chair Cho Ho-rae (Class of ’01) Secretary General Graduate School of Information Security (Master’s Program) Ko Young-dae (Class of ’04) Chair Choi Chang-rae (Class of ’01) Executive Director Graduate School of Public Policy (Master’s Program) Pyo Dae-sung (Class of ’44) Chair Lee Sung-hoon (Class of ’63) Secretary General Graduate School of Public Policy (Advanced Program) Lee Jin-hyun (Class of ’83) Chair Bae Jae-gyu (Class of ’53) Secretary General Graduate School of Entrepreneurship & Business Information (Master’s Program) Moon Dae-sik (Class of ’63) Chair Graduate School of Entrepreneurship & Business Information (Advanced Program) Lee Hyung-choon (Class of ’10) Chair Park Hyun-young (Class of ’10) Secretary General Graduate School of Computer & Information Communications (Master’s Program) Park Se-ik (Class of ’13) Chair Kim Young-woo Secretary General Graduate School of Computer & Information Communications (Advanced Program) Jung Ha-soon (Class of ’31) Chair Yoo Ji-hoon (Class of ’31) Secretary General Graduate School of Public Administration (Master’s & Doctoral Programs) Baek Sung-gu (Class of ’37) Chair Lee Byung-hee (Class of ’33) Executive Director Graduate School of Public Administration (Advanced Program) Choi Byung-gu (Class of ’18) Chair Lee Kwang-soo (Class of ’18) Secretary General Kim Dong-seol (Class of ’24) Executive Director
Clubs & Special-interest Associations KUBS Choi Seung-don (English Education ’87) Chair Geomwoo Association Lee Sang-heon (Medicine ’85) Chair Son Tae-moo (Business Administration ’97) Secretary Korea University Newspaper Alumni Association Lee Uk-yeon (Chinese Language & Literature ’83) Chair Alumni Football Federation Lee Dong-moon (Russian Language & Literature ’83) Chair Theater Arts Alumni Association Cho Seung-hyun (Law ’83) Chair Rock Band Alumni Association Kim Sung-han (Sociology ’86) Chair Moowoo Association Park Hyung-jun (Physical Education ’95) Chair Hwang Guk-hyun (Sociology ’94) Secretary American Football Alumni Association Choi Jun-young (Business Administration ’82) Chair So Sung-ho (Public Administration ’03) Secretary Baekgu Association Kim Hang-gi (Economics ’84) Chair Yoon Je-seong (Physical Education ’91) Secretary Seokju Association Lee Dong-eun (Agricultural Economics ’88) Chair Yeokwoo Association Yang Won-chang (Economics ’86) Chair Na Tae-young (Public Administration ’88) Secretary General Judo Alumni Association Jin Hee-kwon (Law ’84) Chair Kyung Je (Economics ’88) Secretary Tiger Bike Association Jung Gi-hyun (Electronic Engineering ’88) Chair Tennis Alumni Association Kwon Dae-sung (Food Engineering ’87) Chair Choral Alumni Federation Baek Geon-dae (Business Administration ’87) Chair Hodang Association Jang Young-cheol (Political Science & Diplomacy ’66) Chair Kim Hong-il (Education ’90) Secretary General Hoeung Association Oh Gyu-baek (Food & Resource Economics ’94) Chair

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[Cover Story] Do you see the difference?

Do you see the difference?The Ongoing Evolution of KU Alumni NewsletterAs we move from an era of reading to an era of seeing, Korea University Alumni News—now celebrating its 56th anniversary—has also embraced significant change. Dressed with a renewed visual identity, the magazine explores how it preserves tradition while reflecting contemporary trends, tracing its evolution across different eras.By Lee Hyun-hwa, Senior Reporter · Lee Jin-young, Chief ReporterGetting Closer to Readers Through a Design Renewal Beginning with the January 2026 issue, Korea University Alumni News underwent a complete design renewal. Passionate readers may have already noticed the change. Since last year, the Alumni Association has steadily experimented with design improvements—an effort driven by both anticipation and pride.With the 120th anniversary of the Korea University Alumni Association approaching in 2027, the redesign represents a renewed commitment to the next century. It also reflects the publication’s quiet confidence as the only university alumni magazine in Korea to have never missed a publication since its founding—now reaching its 666th edition.Established in August 1970 under the idea of serving as “a small newspaper,” Korea University Alumni News once stood as a singular platform during a time when media outlets were limited and press freedom was constrained. It conveyed the voices of Korea University members more vividly than any other medium. Yet over the decades, media channels have diversified, and the influence of print publications has inevitably waned.Geum Gyo-don (Education ’79), who has served on the editorial board for 23 years, reflects: “Just as print media is facing a moment of crisis, alumni publications must also rethink both their content and platforms.” In today’s age of new media and artificial intelligence, the transformation of a magazine long rooted in traditional newspaper layouts was, perhaps, inevitable.Easier to Read, More Pleasant to View, Simpler to NavigateThe core keywords of this renewal are readability and aesthetics. The changes begin at the cover. By removing or minimizing unnecessary visual elements, the redesign draws attention to the masthead and alumni emblem—key markers of the magazine’s identity. A full-bleed image aligned with each month’s theme now anchors the cover, while a streamlined table of contents placed to the right allows the reader’s eye to move naturally across the page. Going forward, each cover will continue to visually interpret the theme of the issue.The interior layout has also been refined with readers in mind. Considering the magazine’s primary readership, typefaces set at comfortable sizes with generous line spacing were introduced to significantly improve legibility. Typography and illustrations are carefully matched to the tone of each article, while subheadings, lead-ins, and visual cues are used more actively to guide the reading flow. High-quality photography, illustrations, and infographics introduce visual variety, ensuring that information is delivered with both clarity and engagement.The Beauty of Empty Space, Design with the Reader in MindA defining feature of this renewal is its emphasis on the aesthetics of empty space. Intentional spacing between sections prevents visual congestion and allows the reader’s gaze to flow naturally from one element to the next.This approach has been especially beneficial for straight-news sections such as Alumni Square, Campus News, and Social Contribution. Through carefully calculated consistency and variation in headline, subheadline, and body text design, even repeated layouts now present information with a clear hierarchy and renewed visual balance.Significant attention was also given to improving print quality. Beginning with the January issue, printing has moved to the Korea Economic Daily’s Bupyeong facility, equipped with state-of-the-art web offset presses from Manroland Goss—the world’s leading manufacturer in the field. Utilizing automated robotic systems and AI-assisted technologies, the facility delivers sharp color reproduction and consistently high print quality.As Korea University Alumni News enters 2026 with sweeping changes, its efforts to strengthen communication among alumni and enhance the efficiency of information delivery will continue to evolve.Photo Captions1.January 2026 issue following the complete design renewal2–3. Interior spreads from the January issue highlighting the effective use of empty space4.Alumni Square, reorganized with a newly calibrated grid system

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[People] The Spirit of Seoktap Blossoms Through Seoknanhoe

Choi Chan-hee (Law'51) during the interviewFaith and Responsibility Preserved from a Wartime Campus to TodayIn 1951, in the midst of a war where artillery shells flew across the battlefield, a young woman enrolled in the Department of Law at Korea University. That student was Choi Chan-hee (Law ’51), who planted the seed of “unity among women alumni” while enduring the hardships of modern Korean history. As the first female reporter of The Korea University Newspaper and the founding president of Seoknanhoe, the path she walked is also a record of the history of women at her alma mater. When we met her at her home in Yongin, she recalled those days with remarkably vivid memories—hard to believe for someone now in her nineties.Choi Chan-hee (Law ’51)Advisor, Women Alumni AssociationScholarly Passion Amid War: Her Days as a Refugee Student in DaeguBorn in 1932 in Yangyang, Gangwon Province, Choi grew up under the influence of her father, an independence activist, who instilled in her the belief that “studying is a way to protect the nation.” While attending Gyeonggi Girls’ High School (formerly Gyeonggi Girls’ High School), she experienced the outbreak of the Korean War. She recalled tense moments when she disguised herself as a rice trader to avoid the watchful eyes of the North Korean army.In 1951, she took the entrance examination for Korea University in Choryang-dong, Busan.“My father had been involved in the independence movement,” she said. “Under his teaching that we must study in order to defeat Japan, I did not want to stop learning simply because I was a woman.”When asked why she chose to study law, Choi replied:“I saw my father suffer many injustices. I felt that only by understanding the law could I help people who had been wronged and fight for them. That’s why I chose the Department of Law.”Her father, the late Choi In-sik, was posthumously awarded the Order of Merit for National Foundation (Ae-jok Medal) on September 3 last year.During the war, when the university temporarily relocated its campus to Wondae-dong in Daegu, she continued her studies while staying in a small thatched house near the residence of President Yu Jin-oh.“I was the only female student, but I was never intimidated. I even went to the Daegu police chief and boldly said that I would teach the children if they provided me with meals.”The First Female Reporter of The Korea University Newspaper And the Courage of a Charismatic SeniorChoi also shared her special connection with poet and professor Jo Ji-hoon (pen name; real name Jo Dong-tak).When she entered Korea University, she discovered that Jo Ji-hoon—who had been her homeroom teacher during her high school years—was now a professor there. It was he who s elected her as the first female reporter of the university newspaper.“Professor Jo Ji-hoon nurtured my literary sensibilities. During the refugee years, when my face had turned pale from malnutrition, he even took me around and made sure I took nourishing medicine. At his suggestion, I began my work as a reporter by writing a letter to my mother for the newspaper.”One story from that time became well known. When a large fight broke out on campus between students from the Gyeongsang and Jeolla regions—something even professors struggled to stop—Choi stepped into the middle of the chaos.“You’ve come all the way here as refugees, yet you’re fighting instead of studying? Kill me first before you fight!”Her fearless scolding was so powerful that it overwhelmed even the male students.She also excelled academically. One day, when she entered a classroom, she saw her own exam paper posted on the wall. The professor scolded the male students, saying, “There are so many men here—yet you can’t outperform a single woman?”The Founding of Seoknanhoe, The Beginning of a Women’s Network at Korea UniversityIn 1967, Choi gathered women alumni who had been scattered across different places and founded Seoknanhoe, the women alumni association. The name “Seoknan” was suggested by poet Lee Eun-sang, who derived the character Seokfrom Seoktap, the stone pagoda symbolizing Korea University.“At the time, there were so few female students that they were often left unprotected. Even after graduation, their influence rarely continued. I was convinced that women had to unite—so that they could strengthen Korea University and help those who were socially vulnerable.”Choi emphasized that the Women Alumni Association was not meant to stand in opposition to men, but rather to become another pillar that strengthens the university.A Foundation for Korea University to Reach the WorldAs the first woman in Korea to earn a master’s degree in law, Choi remained actively involved in legal practice and public activities centered on labor law. She worked to ensure that the voices of workers could be heard within institutional systems. Her belief—that workers are not merely objects of protection but subjects with rights—guided her lifelong work.“Labor law is not a law for special people. I believe it is a system that allows ordinary individuals to protect their basic dignity.”Today, Choi is one of the oldest living alumni of Korea University. What does the university mean to her?“Korea University is the very foundation of my life. Hearing that female students now make up nearly half of the student body fills me with deep emotion. I hope younger generations will not stand in opposition to men, but instead work together in harmony—becoming a strong foundation for Korea University to grow beyond being the best in Korea and expand into the world.”

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[People] Leadership in Troubled Times, Asked of Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Han Hyung-soo (Sociology ’66), Professor Emeritus, University of Seoul “Do not live only in reality—live in history.”Leadership in Troubled Times, Asked of Romance of the Three KingdomsFor nearly 20 years since his retirement, Professor Emeritus Han Hyung-soo of the University of Seoul has been lecturing on character studies of Romance of the Three Kingdoms at the Seoul Citizens’ University and various cultural centers. To a man who says he “lives in history,” Professor Hong Yoon-gi (Chinese Literature ’83) of Korea University’s Department of Chinese Language and Literature asked why Romance of the Three Kingdoms still deserves to be read today.By Lee Hyun-hwa, Senior ReporterPhotos by Choi Ki-young, Weekly Editor (From left in the photo) Professor Hong Yoon-gi and Professor Emeritus Han Hyung-sooPublishing Character Studies of the Three Kingdoms at the Age of 81Hong Yoon-gi (Hong): I remember first meeting you through the “Association of Professors Who Love Romance of the Three Kingdoms.” As I recall, you also founded the group. When did you first become deeply fascinated with Romance of the Three Kingdoms?Han Hyung-soo (Han): I was born in a rural village called Cheonmyeon, Jangsu County, at the foothills of Deogyusan Mountain. When I entered middle school, I went alone to Jeonju to study. To ease my loneliness, I read whatever books I could find at the provincial library, and that was when I first encountered Romance of the Three Kingdoms. I was thrilled by the stories of heroes filled with loyalty and chivalry. (laughs) Among the many editions, the Jeongeumsa edition was by far the best.Hong: I can almost picture a boy staying up all night reading books. (laughs)Han: Later, when I took a short leave of absence during high school and studied Tonggam Jeoryo at a village Confucian school back home, I realized something. “Ah, Romance of the Three Kingdoms is a story, but it is also history.” From that moment on, it became for me the point where literature, history, and the understanding of human beings intersect.Hong: You recently published two new books at the same time. Like your 2017 book Character Studies of the Warlords of the Three Kingdoms, they are also works of “character studies.” Most books on the Three Kingdoms focus on events. Is there a particular reason you concentrate on people?Han: In the end, history is shaped by the choices of individual human beings. Rather than reading Romance of the Three Kingdoms as a tale of heroes or political scheming, I wanted to see how human character and will operate at historical turning points.If Character Studies of the Warlords of the Three Kingdoms marked the opening of my work on Three Kingdoms personalities, the two new volumes—Strategists and Generals Who Helped Cao Cao Realize His Dream of the Realmand Strategists and Generals Who Helped Liu Bei Restore the Han Dynasty—represent its core.Among the three kingdoms of Wei, Shu, and Wu, which formed the main axis of the era, Sun Quan’s Wu did not strongly pursue the dream of unifying the realm. By contrast, Cao Cao sought to realize his vision of the realm through “pacification,” while Liu Bei attempted to revive the Han dynasty through “integration.” These two figures stand at opposite poles in Romance of the Three Kingdoms, forming a stark contrast as heroes.Hong: It is also interesting that you focus not only on the rulers but on the strategists and military commanders who served them.Han: Cao Cao and Liu Bei, together with the strategists who supported them, drew the blueprint for their dreams through cool judgment and insight into their times, while the generals dominated the battlefield through decisiveness and devotion.By tracing how people of different personality types made political and strategic choices with what I call “conscious and active agency” as their guiding helm, I sought to examine how these two heroes tried to turn ideals into reality.Hong: As a scholar of Chinese literature myself, what impressed me most was your work of translation. Rendering records from the second and third centuries—from the Yellow Turban Rebellion in 184 to the founding of the Jin dynasty—into modern language is not an easy task even within Chinese academia. You managed to accurately and extensively digest enormous bodies of annotation and translation, including Pei Songzhi’s Annotations, for which modern-language translations are extremely rare.Han: Hearing that from a leading scholar of Chinese literature is truly embarrassing. (laughs) Luo Guanzhong’s Romance of the Three Kingdoms, which moved me deeply in my youth, is fascinating, but it also has clear limitations—fantastical political scheming and exaggerated violence. In this work, I attempted to strip away the fictional and exaggerated elements of Romance of the Three Kingdoms and return to historical records as the foundation.History Is Shaped Not by Heaven’s Timing, but by Human StrategyHong: Personally, I consider Cao Pi’s accession to the throne the most historically significant event in the Three Kingdoms period. What do you see as the major turning points?Han: There are four: the Battle of Guandu, the Battle of Red Cliffs, the Battle of Hanzhong, and the Battle of Yiling.With victory at Guandu, Cao Cao pacified the Central Plains and Hebei and advanced to become Duke and later King of Wei. The Battle of Red Cliffs frustrated Cao Cao’s ambition to unify the realm and established the tripartite structure of Wei, Shu, and Wu. The Battle of Hanzhong marked the point at which Liu Bei came to stand directly opposite Cao Cao, and the Battle of Yiling fixed the borders among the three kingdoms amid Wu’s territorial expansion.Hong: Both Guandu and Red Cliffs are often cited as classic examples of the weak defeating the strong.Han: That is right. They were wars in which those driven to the brink of extinction turned crisis into opportunity. Mao Zedong, a historical materialist, also emphasized “conscious and active agency” in wartime. Structures may define the range of possibilities, but it is human choice that turns those possibilities into reality.Hong: Does this perspective still apply when we try to read today’s international situation?Han: We cannot mechanically apply the Three Kingdoms to contemporary reality. However, it offers a broader horizon for interpreting political circumstances. Even within a structure of great powers and weaker states, it is ultimately the quality of choices that determines outcomes. That is why Romance of the Three Kingdoms remains worth reading today.In Search of “Integrative Leadership”Hong: With the international situation becoming unstable enough to be called a “time of turmoil,” what kind of leadership do you think our era needs? Han: Within the reality of national division, conflicts among regions, generations, and social classes are intensifying. In such circumstances, leadership that embraces different groups—what we might call “integrative leadership”—is more urgently needed than ever. Only when an integrative leader like Liu Bei forms a relationship of deep trust, like that between fish and water, with a wise adviser such as Zhuge Liang—someone with a keen sense of the times and great wisdom—will a path forward truly open.Hong: You entered the Department of Sociology in 1966, correct? I entered the Department of Chinese Literature in 1983, and perhaps because we share the same alma mater, I sometimes feel how much times have changed. What was the atmosphere like at the university when you were a student?Han: When I was there, the majority of students had come up from the provinces. There was strong pride in being a “national university,” and a powerful sense of community. A distinguished scholar from Y University used to say to me whenever we met, “I have always envied the considerate culture at Korea University.”Hong: (laughs) It may not be what it once was, but the “Korea University spirit” still seems to remain.Han: That’s right. The strong sense of community at our alma mater and among alumni is a valuable tradition, but it can also narrow one’s perspective if we’re not careful. As Zhuge Liang wrote in Instructions to My Son, what we need today is conscious and active agency—the ability to look far ahead with a calm and modest mind, and to engage openly with the world.Hong: Finally, would you like to share a message with younger alumni?Han: I often recall the words of President Kim Jun-yeop: “Do not live only in reality—live in history.” It does not mean turning away from reality, but rather not allowing ourselves to be trapped by it. The attitude of learning from history—that is the reason we read Romance of the Three Kingdoms and the wisdom for living today.The Jeongeumsa edition of Romance of the Three Kingdoms that once kept young Han Hyung-soo awake at nightHan Hyung-soo’s recent publications, Strategists and Generals Who Helped Cao Cao Realize His Dream of the Realmand Strategists and Generals Who Helped Liu Bei Restore the Han Dynasty (Parkyoungsa)

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[Cover Story]Memories Preserved, Spaces Evolving

Hantu Square after renovation, completed in September last yearMemories Preserved, Spaces EvolvingA Tour of the Newly Renewed alma mater The Student Union Building, which has embraced the daily lives and memories of Korea University students for over half a century, has returned with a new look. Centered around the newly remodeled student center, we take a look around the refreshed campus. By Lee Hyun-seok, Senior ReporterWith support from Korea University Architecture Team and Korea University Medical Center Hantu Square · Completed: September 2025 · Area: approximately 6,160 m² (66,300 sq ft) · Structure: 1 basement floor, 6 above-ground floors · Major renovations: Complete interior, exterior façade remodeling, creation of sunken plaza Former Student Union Building (1971–2025) A New Face for Half a Century of Memories “Has the campus really changed this much?” Anyone returning to the Korea University campus after a long time is bound to be surprised. Over the past year, many parts of the campus have undergone renovations, transforming its overall atmosphere. At the heart of this change stands the Student Union Building, which has held the everyday moments and memories of students for more than fifty years. The establishment of the Student Union Building had long been a shared aspiration among Korea University members. First unveiled in June 1971, the building drew attention with its arched columns, inspired by Robertson Hall at Princeton University in the United States. Its connection with the Education Hall is also noteworthy. Until the first Education Hall was completed in 1970 at Engineering Building No. 34, the Education Association’s office was located on the fourth floor of the Student Union Building. Before the Education Hall moved to its current location in 1996, general assemblies and major meetings were held here, creating more opportunities for alumni and current students to interact. While the Student Union Building was a place where generations of Korea University students pursued their youth and dreams, it had inevitably aged along with its many layers of memories. As improvements to its outdated facilities became increasingly urgent, Korea Investment & Securities (Chairman Kim Nam-gu, Business Administration ’83) and Dongwha Enterprise (The Korea Times; Chairman Song Myung-ho, Trade ’74) generously stepped forward. As a result, on September 29 last year, the Student Union Building was reborn after a large-scale renovation. This transformation, spanning one basement level and six above-ground floors with a total floor area of 6,355 square meters, is most notable for the removal of the central staircase. The staircase that once connected the second floor and ground level was removed, and a sunken plaza connected to the main entrance on the first floor was created. Club rooms, study rooms, and indoor-outdoor open spaces were reorganized to emphasize a student-centered environment. In addition, windows and aging electrical and fire safety systems were replaced, while full-height windows, ramps, tactile paving, and Braille guide panels were added—enhancing energy efficiency and safety at the same time.Nameplates waiting to be rehung in front of the Federation of Student Clubs office. Traces of the “Circle Federation,” the predecessor of today’s organization founded in 1984, can still be found. “I met my wife while volunteering and serving in the Student Council at the Student Union Building. I also remember lining up all night with friends during summer vacation just to reserve a room at the Naksan Training Center. Back then, we often ended up drunk and wandered into other clubs’ rooms without permission, spending the night there. But inside those rooms, we had discussions and shared worries about the future that were far more meaningful than anything you’d find at a bar.Maybe online communities play that role these days. Still, universities need spaces like the old student u nion buildings—places that stay open 24 hours, where students can freely gather and interact.” — Kwon Young-tae (Law ’91), alumnus Returning to the Student Union Building, an Unchanged RoleWe met alumnus Kwon Young-tae (Law ’91) at the newly refurbished cafeteria on the second floor of Hantu Square. In 1995, he served as Director of Educational Policy for the Student Council and is also known for changing the lyric “drink like a man” to “drink like a Korea University student” in the song Ode to Makgeolli. Sitting down to a student meal after a long time, he recalled, “Back then, side dishes were sold individually for 500 or 1,000 won. It was a precious place where you could finish a meal for under 2,000 won.” Seeing that the “1,000-won breakfast” program still continues today, he noted, shows that the role of the student u nion building remains unchanged.Various convenience facilities have also been introduced on the first floor of Hantu Square. Among them is Routine Coffee, the first student-founded startup café on the Korea University campus. The brand was created jointly by alumni working in fields such as investment banking, private equity, and consulting, together with current students. Promoting itself as “a coffee brand started by students, for students,” Routine Coffee collaborates with the university’s Career Development Center to offer coffee chats and mentoring programs for students pounding over their careers and employment paths. How are current students responding to the renewed student u nion building? Park Guk-gyeong (Seomun ’22), a member of the central squash club ENTHES, said, “The club rooms are much more comfortable now, and above all, I really like how clean the once-outdated restrooms have become.” Hwang Yoon-min (International Education ’23) from the central street dance club KUDT added, “Air conditioning has been installed in the corridors of the club rooms and practice studios, so we can practice comfortably. With the new food court and restrooms on every floor, everything is much more convenient.”“My mother (Kim Seong-deok, Horticulture ’85) is a Korea University alumna. Even after immigrating to Canada as a child, I often accompanied her to alumni gatherings and the Korea–Yonsei Games. Although I attended university in the United States, my affection for Korea University led me to participate in the International Summer Campus—and ultimately to establish Routine Coffee here. Going forward, we hope to continue supporting students in practical ways through employment assistance, mentoring, and small-scale career events.”Lee Dong-hyun, CEO of Routine Coffee Transformation of the Alma Mater Continues The transformation of the alma mater extends far beyond the student u nion building. With generous support from Chairman Song Mu-hyun (Metallurgical Engineering ’69) of the Songhyeon Group and other donors, the Natural Sciences Student Union Building was remodeled and reopened in June last year as Song Hyeon Square. The renewed facility now serves as a central hub supporting community activities for natural science students, housing club rooms affiliated with the Aegineung Federation of Student Clubs, as well as student council and club spaces for individual colleges. The Central Plaza has also been comprehensively upgraded. Originally created during the university’s 100th anniversary as Korea’s first campus underground development project, the plaza has been refurbished in celebration of the 120th anniversary through facility upgrades and landscaping work, creating a more pleasant and welcoming environment. As part of the bench donation campaign held under the slogan “My Name, Our Name,” a total of 1,592 donors participated, raising approximately KRW 670 million. These funds were used as a major financial source for the landscaping project. Changes aimed at advancing research and the future are also underway. Newly opened at the Jeongneung Mediscience Park, the Chung Mong-koo Future Medicine Hall serves as a key hub for infectious disease response and future-oriented medical research. The facility functions as a comprehensive research platform covering the entire process of vaccine and new drug development and is currently engaged in the joint development of a hantavirus vaccine with Moderna. At the same time, the Sports & Wellness Center has entered a full-scale renovation, transforming outdated facilities into a more comfortable space for physical activity and daily life. This project was made possible through the collective support of the faculty of the Department of Physical Education and anonymous donors. Originally built in 1985, the center houses administrative offices for the department, an indoor gymnasium, and club rooms for varsity and athletic teams. As spaces for learning and research, rest and activity are successively renewed, the campus of Korea University is once again redrawing the stage of everyday life—moving steadily toward its next 120 years.Song Hyeon Square· Completion: June 2025 · Area: 1,960.34㎡· Scale: 1 basement level to 4 above-ground floors· Major works: Full interior renovation, exterior remodeling, elevator installation Central Plaza Landscaping Project· Completion: July 2025 · Area: 2,123.76㎡· Major works: Tree and lawn planting, installation of rest areas, fountain refurbishment, streetlight installationChung Mong-koo Future Medicine Hall· Completion: September 2025 · Area: 12,211.57㎡· Scale: 1 basement level to 6 above-ground floors · Major works: BL3 and ABL3 laboratories within te Vaccine Innovation Center Sports & Wellness Center· Completion: February 2026 · Area: 2,115.71㎡· Scale: 1 basement level to 3 above-ground floors· Major works: Full interior renovation, exterior remodeling, window replacement

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[People] Chairman Jung Yoo-geun of Daeyang Shipping Receives the Order of Civil Merit, Peony Medal

Never Give Up!
Malawi’s ‘Messenger of Hope’ Jung Yoo-geun (Public Administration, ’67), Chairman of Daeyang ShippingOn November 25 of last year, at the ceremony for the government-designated 1st ‘International Development Cooperation Day,’ KU alumnus Jung Yoo-geun was awarded the Order of Civil Merit, Peony Medal. The government recognized the achievements he has garnered by silently practicing sharing in Malawi, one of the poorest nations in Africa. Written by Editor-in-Chief Choi Ki-young Five Years of Prayer, a Fateful Encounter, and Malawi “Once I saw the suffering people with my own eyes at the site, I couldn't turn a blind eye. The work I started that way has now continued for 20 years.”Chairman Jung’s connection with Africa dates back some 20 years. At the time, Daeyang Shipping was designated by the UN World Food Programme (WFP) as a shipping carrier to transport food for the underprivileged in Asia. When unexpected profits arose from this project, which he had started to stay true to his company's founding philosophy, Chairman Jung decided to donate the entire amount.“I prayed for five years to find a channel to help Malawi. When I asked a WFP official to recommend the poorest country in Africa, they pointed to ‘Malawi’.”The reality in Malawi was devastating. It was a sequence of starvation and disease so terrible that it was hard to believe people lived there. Chairman Jung has kept the pledge he made that day until now.
From Hospital to University... Planting Seeds of ‘Self-Reliance’Chairman Jung’s support did not stop at the simple delivery of goods. In 2008, he used his private funds to establish the Daeyang Luke Hospital in Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi. However, there was a severe shortage of nurses and doctors to work there. Eventually, he established a College of Nursing, followed by a College of Medicine, a College of ICT, and a College of Business, laying the foundation for ‘Daeyang University.’Chairman Jung showed a special attachment to the College of ICT.“Agriculture alone cannot eliminate poverty. I thought ICT, where a small number of people can generate high income, is the future of Malawi.”Education, which began in an era when not a single student owned a mobile phone, has now grown into a hall of learning where some 900 students study.
20 Years Upholding the Belief “Do Not Boast”Throughout the interview, Chairman Jung emphasized quiet relief, citing the biblical passage, “Do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.” In fact, he has rarely made his activities public. Even the global pop star Madonna tried to establish a girls' school in Malawi in 2011 but eventually gave up and withdrew. That is how harsh the local environment was. However, Chairman Jung built a sustainable support system with his characteristic entrepreneurial grit and problem-solving skills.“It was a business I started after 15 years of public service, but now this work feels like my destiny.”His life, transforming from a public servant who passed the Higher Civil Service Exam to a shipping magnate, and now to a messenger of hope for Africa, is preparing to be released to the world as an autobiography.
The Standard of Giving... “Repaying the Debt to My Alma Mater is Natural”Alumnus Jung also practiced his deep affection for his alma mater with the simple philosophy that “If you have incurred a debt, it is only right to repay it.”In 2004, the KU School of Law urgently needed to build an independent law library for Law School accreditation. Upon hearing this news from his classmate and then Dean Chai Lee-Sik , Chairman Jung said, “Give me the school’s account number and I will transfer it right away,” and donated 3.1 billion KRW without hesitation. Since then, his continued generous donations, including the establishment of the Haesong Law & Culture Foundation and its initial endowment (1 billion KRW), played a decisive role in improving the educational environment of his alma mater.The university presented him with the Crimson Award in 2015, and the Alumni Association awarded him the ‘Proud KU Alumni Award’ at the 115th Anniversary Ceremony to express their gratitude.“I was just a country boy from Namhae who came to KU, learned, and enjoyed life here. Repaying that grace is a completely natural duty,” he laughed.Korea University Haesong Law Library
Never, never, never give up!Alumnus Jung Yoo-geun’s goal is ‘sustainability.’“The final goal is for Malawi to have the self-reliance to run the hospital and university on its own.”He expressed his desire to create a solid foundation where the youth of Malawi can dedicate themselves to their country.Alumnus Jung also left a message for his juniors, quoting Winston Churchill. “The world changes fast and is difficult, but there are opportunities within. Never give up! Anyone who endures and perseveres can eventually achieve anything.”

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[Cover Story] Meeting the Recipients of the 2026 KUAA Academic Awards

Meeting the Recipients of the 2026 KUAA Academic Awards Glorious FacesRecipients of the 2026 KUAA Academic AwardsWe met the winners who illuminated the year 2025 in the fields of Humanities & Social Sciences, Natural Sciences & Engineering, and Health & Medicine. [Humanities & Social Sciences Academic Award]Questioning the Unit of Understanding in the Korean LanguageProf. Nam Kichun (Psychology, ’81), School of Psychology An Academic Award: A Collective Achievement, Not an Individual One Professor Nam Kichun has dedicated his career to studying language cognition and brain mechanisms, focusing on the information processing of word phrases in the Korean language. With retirement approaching, he has recently reinforced theories on Korean syllable and lexical information processing, striving to reveal how the left and right hemispheres of the brain coordinate for language comprehension.“This result was possible thanks to the efforts of fellow researchers and students who have researched and debated with me for a long time.” Taking this award as an opportunity, he expressed his intention to deepen his scholarly inquiry and expand the social impact of his research.A Theory Starting from Korean, an Unprecedented ChallengeProfessor Nam’s research begins with the structural characteristics of the Korean language. Noting that Korean is fundamentally different from Indo-European languages like English, he set the core unit of Korean understanding as the word phrase. Rather than merely applying theories from academically advanced countries to Korean, he sought to explain how Korean word phrases, composed of syllables and morphemes, is processed in the brain according to the specific characteristics of the Korean language. While there is room for further development, his work is significant in that it presents a foundation for language comprehension theories based on Korean. Since there were almost no preceding studies, the research process was a series of challenges. From topic identification to experimental design and publication, most were first attempts in Korea, requiring the development of new research methods instead of applying existing ones. Securing research infrastructure and funding was also a difficult task, but he overcame this by building a research foundation based on a long-term perspective and cultivating professional research personnel.Beyond Academia to Society, and to the Next Research Professor Nam views Korean language information processing research as directly linked to academic self-esteem. It not only strengthens the theoretical foundation of Korean linguistics and Korean language education but also serves as scientific evidence for more accurately assessing and diagnosing language functions in children with language disorders and the elderly. Furthermore, it is a crucial asset for AI research that reflects human language information processing principles. Moving forward, he plans to expand lexical information processing research into sentence parsing processes and establish a theoretical outlook encompassing these, laying the groundwork for future scholars to continue the research. The KUAA Academic Award serves as a milestone summarizing his past research and a new starting point connecting scholarship that began with the Korean language to the next generation. Written by Reporter Song Da-yeon.Finding the ‘Individual’ amidst Changes in International Politics Prof. Kim Sung Eun (Political Science and International Relations, ’04), Department of Political Science and International RelationsReading Changes in World Order through Individual Choices The spread of anti-globalization and right-wing populism is the most distinct change in international politics today. Professor Kim Sung Eun reads this trend not through states or structures, but through ‘individual choices.’ Analyzing the liberal international order shaken since the emergence of Donald Trump, she has consistently explored when economic shocks from globalization lead to political radicalization and under what conditions that flow is mitigated. Her research, traversing international politics and environmental politics, stands on the awareness that changes in world order ultimately stem from voters' perceptions and judgments.Populism, Climate Crisis, and the Role of Policy Professor Kim’s recent research focuses on the rise of anti-globalization and right-wing populism. Why did American voters support Donald Trump? Through what path does the economic shock of globalization lead to support for populism? These are her key questions. At the same time, she has noted that the spread of right-wing populism complicates responses to the climate crisis. Her analysis of when voters perceive climate issues more seriously and are willing to bear costs for climate policies serves as a vital link connecting international politics and environmental politics. This awareness extends to empirical analysis of the role of policy. Going beyond the existing explanation that China’s economic rise led to Trump support, Professor Kim focused on the US Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program. She demonstrated that when policies providing subsidies and job transition support to workers damaged by trade exist, the tendency for economic shocks to lead to support for populism is mitigated. This suggests that redistribution policies can buffer political radicalization.Walking Together in Scholarship, towards the Next Question Professor Kim accepted this award as an evaluation of the academic achievements accumulated by the faculty of the Department of Political Science and International Relations over the past 80 years. Her life partner, Professor Kim Dong Jung (Political Science and International Relations, ’99) of the College of International Studies, is another contributor to this award.“I was able to continue my research without a career break thanks to my husband, who has shared research and childcare since the early stage of my career,” she said, speaking of the life balance behind her research. Recently, her focus has turned toward Korean society. Analyzing Korea, where citizens’ interest in climate change is high but policy responses remain passive, she inquires again how individual perceptions and choices lead to policy. As she says, “You can sustain research only when you enjoy the process more than the result,” this KUAA Academic Award will serve as a new starting point for advancing toward the next set of questions. Written by Reporter Cho Young-seo [Natural Sciences & Engineering Academic Award]An Engineer Questioning Energy and Environment TogetherProf. Kang Yong Tae, Department of Mechanical Engineering Awareness towards Sustainable Energy Professor Kang Yong Tae is an engineer who has researched energy and thermal/refrigeration systems. Under the awareness that the explosively increasing energy consumption and environmental burden must be solved simultaneously, he has made establishing sustainable energy systems the core goal of his research. As a result of continuing research that considers energy efficiency improvement and environmental solutions together, he recently implemented the first caloric cooling technology without compressors and refrigerants and published it in the world’s most authoritative academic journal in the field. His research is attracting attention in the energy sector by presenting the potential for next-generation eco-friendly cooling technology. A New Cooling Paradigm beyond Refrigerants and Compressors Most commercialized cooling systems currently rely on refrigerants and compressors. However, Professor Kang views refrigerants, which are subject to environmental regulations, and compressors, which cause noise and energy loss, as structural limitations of cooling technology. “The two keywords we seized upon were not using refrigerants and eliminating compressors.” As he explains, the solution is liquid-based caloric cooling technology. By utilizing liquids, which transfer heat more efficiently than solids, to implement a continuous cooling cycle, he enabled a quiet and efficient eco-friendly system. This technology holds the potential to expand beyond cooling to heat pump-based heating technology in the future. From Theory to Reality, and towards World No. 1 Professor Kang’s research is not confined to the laboratory. Under the belief that “an engineer’s goal is to make theory work in reality,” he recently embarked on a faculty startup to commercialize his research outcomes. Realizing ‘Plus Energy Buildings (PEB),’ where buildings produce energy and share the extra energy, is his next goal. While aiming to be ‘No. 1 in the world,’ he emphasizes the ‘40-60 Principle’ as a life principle. It is the belief that when one takes a little less and give to others, that trust returns as a greater achievement. This attitude serves as the foundation of his lab, enabling a culture of discussion with students and convergence between disciplines. Written by Reporter Cha Je-gyumThe Most Korean LLM’ Aiming at the WorldProf. Lim Heuiseok (Computer Science, ’88), Department of Computer Science and EngineeringSetting the Standard for Korean AI Research Professor Lim Heuiseok has led research on Korean-centric language models and semantic representation technologies in the fields of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and AI. By unveiling KULLM (Gooreum), the first Korean-specific Large Language Model (LLM) in academia, he laid the groundwork for domestic LLM research, and his embedding model KURE recorded 660,000 cumulative downloads. He has led technology transfers worth approximately 1 billion KRW annually by connecting research outcomes with industrial sites. For these contributions, he was s elected for the Minister of SMEs and Startups Commendation in 2025 and the Top 100 National R&D Achievements (Information & Electronics sector).The Strategic Value of Korean LLM Professor Lim, who studied from his bachelor's to doctorate at Korea University, said of receiving the KUAA Academic Award, “It is an expression of gratitude to my alma mater that made me who I am today.” He cites the unveiling of KULLM as the most meaningful moment in his research life.“Global big tech AIs may speak Korean fluently, but they have limitations in deeply understanding Korea’s history, culture, and social context.” He emphasizes that ‘the most Korean LLM,’ created by a researcher who best understands Korean culture, can be a strategic asset expanding culture and industry to the world.Humanistic AI, Towards Responsible Technology Even amidst the rapidly changing AI environment, ‘humans’ remain at the center of Professor Lim’s research. Emphasizing ‘Humanistic AI’ as technology that helps rather than replaces humans, he has recently focused on empathetic LLM and data ethics research. He explains that technology which automatically filters out low-quality and harmful data to exert a positive influence on people is the core of Humanistic AI. Moving forward, along with advancing KULLM’s performance, he plans to improve technological completeness such as data security and mitigation of hallucination phenomena, and incorporate next-generation technologies like real-time automatic interpretation and AI agents.“The purpose of research lies in providing practical benefits to society,” Professor Lim said, adding that responsible technology will ultimately lead the future of Korean AI research. Written by Reporter Park guk-gyeong[Health & Medicine Academic Award]Between Research and Practice, Challenging Unresolved TasksProf. Kim Dong Sik (Medicine, ’89), Department of Hepatobiliary-Pancreas Surgery, KU Anam Hospital HBP Surgery Research Elevating International Status Professor Kim Dong Sik of the Department of Hepatobiliary-Pancreas Surgery at the KU College of Medicine is a researcher and clinician who has led advancements in liver transplantation and Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic (HBP) surgery over the past 20 years. He received this year’s KUAA Academic Award in recognition of his contribution to elevating the international status of Korea’s liver transplantation and liver surgery based on his extensive clinical experience.“I have always been proud to continue my academic activities as a KU alumnus, but receiving an award from the Alumni Association makes it even more meaningful,” he said.The Intersection of Research and Practice Challenging Unresolved Tasks Professor Kim’s research focuses on unmet needs in the HBP surgery field—key tasks yet to be solved. Overcoming post-hepatectomy liver failure and small-for-size graft complications in liver transplantation are prime examples. He has conducted both animal experiments and clinical research to study the mechanisms and treatments for these problems. Although it was a field with almost no research base domestically, he broadened the academic foundation by participating in consensus studies and guideline development through international conferences. Moving forward, he plans to further develop standards for diagnosis and treatment through multi-center clinical trials and joint international research.“Practice and research are not separate but reinforce each other,” he emphasized, adding that collaboration with young and capable researchers made his current work possible.A Doctor and Researcher Accelerating Change As the Director of the Organ Transplant Center at KU Anam Hospital, Professor Kim is also striving to vitalize organ donation and improve the transplantation environment. Mentioning the difficulties faced by patients on waiting lists due to the decrease in organ donations, he expressed his desire to be a researcher contributing to the advancement of organ transplantation. Furthermore, he believes that if future technologies like artificial livers or xenotransplantation become reality, the options for saving lives will broaden significantly.“I want to contribute to bringing forward the point of change, even if just a little.” As his words suggest, Professor Kim’s research looks beyond today’s practice toward tomorrow’s medicine. Finally, he conveyed a message to alumni and juniors: “I hope you live faithfully in your respective places with pride in the name of Korea University.” Written by Reporter Yoo Seung-minResearch Seeing People Beyond DataProf. An Joon-Yong , School of Biosystems and Biomedical SciencesInvestigating the Causes of Diseases with Genomic Data “I am honored to receive this award, which I feel encourages the path I have walked as a researcher.”Professor An Joon-Yong is a researcher who has been identifying the causes of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by combining genomic big data and artificial intelligence. Having encountered various symptoms of autism spectrum disorders while studying in Australia and the United States, he reached the realization that a systematic organization of vast genetic information is essential to explain symptoms that vary widely from patient to patient. His desire to provide practical help to the lives of patients and their families led to his current research, which incorporates AI analysis—a recent trend in academia—to organize complex genomic data.Research Value Proven in the Field of Precision Medicine Professor An’s research is closely aligned with precision medicine, which considers the characteristics of individual patients.“If we can accurately analyze genetic differences to enable personalized diagnosis, we can significantly reduce unnecessary trial and error,” he says.He realized the true value of his research when genetic variants discovered in his laboratory were used as grounds for diagnosis in clinical settings and served to explain the causes of the disease to patients' families. This attitude extends to the field of education as well. He hopes that students will not stop at merely acquiring knowledge but grow into researchers who ask their own questions and find answers using various AI tools. His belief is that "in the world of academia where there are no set answers, the power to ask questions is more important than anything else."Towards the Future of Korean Precision Medicine Now, Professor An’'s goal is to upgrade the Korean genomic database to a world-class level. Rather than merely following overseas systems, he aims to present a new standard in the field of precision medicine by establishing an analysis system optimized for Korean patients.“I was able to devote myself to research thanks to the strong roots of my alma mater that trusts and supports researchers,” he said, adding that he will continue to consistently dedicate himself to his work.His inquiry, looking at the people beyond the data, continues toward the future of Korean precision medicine.Written by Reporter Yoo Min-kyung

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