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- ESG, Innovation, and Emerging Industries in Vietnam NEW
- SKK GSB’s Global Field Trip in Vietnam gives Full-Time (FMBA) students the opportunity to connect classroom learning with real-world business challenges while expanding their understanding of emerging global markets and ESG trends. FMBA students traveled to Hanoi, Vietnam for a week of academic sessions and company visits hosted in collaboration with VinUniversity. Throughout the program, students explored how Vietnam is positioning itself at the forefront of sustainable growth, green transformation, and future industries. Students visited leading organizations shaping Vietnam’s rapidly evolving business landscape, including VinFast, the largest domestic comprehensive automobile manufacturer and electric producer in Vietnam and VINATech, a company specializing in eco-friendly energy solutions, particularly supercapacitors and fuel cell materials. These visits provided firsthand insight into how Vietnamese companies are responding to global trends in sustainability and energy innovation. The academic sessions included “Building Sustainable Cities through Green Transformation” by Prof. Dinh Anh Tuan of VinUniversity, which explored sustainable urban development and green transformation strategies for Nha Trang City. Students also attended "Business Sustainability Ecosystems" by Prof. Kim Young Un at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China, which emphasized that sustainability requires collaboration across governments, businesses, and civil society. Beyond the academic and corporate sessions, the Field Trip included networking opportunities with VinUniversity MBA students and local SKK GSB alumni, as well as a visit to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO-listed natural landmark in Vietnam. This Field Trip offered students a deeper understanding of the intersection of ESG, innovation, and global business strategy—an experience that will continue to shape their perspectives as future business leaders. Jungryul Lee (FMBA 2027) offered his insight: "It allowed us to better understand Vietnam’s rapid economic growth, strong work ethic, and similarities with Korea’s own development journey. Visiting companies such as VinFast, VINATech, and Daesang gave us valuable insight into how leading companies in Vietnam are prioritizing innovation, automation, and sustainability." Matthew Wilkes (FMBA 2027) also shared: "It was a valuable way to apply the practical theory taught in our classes to a real-world context."
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- 작성일 2026-05-14
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- SKK GSB Hosts HR Leaders Forum on HR Strategies for AI Era NEW
- SKK GSB held the "SKK GSB HR Leaders Forum" on April 11 to share insights on HR strategies in the AI era. Under the theme "People Analytics and Skill-Based HR Strategies in the AI Era," the forum brought together HR professionals from leading domestic and global companies for presentations and discussions. The sessions explored some of the most pressing topics shaping today's HR landscape, including data-driven HR strategies, organizational transformation in the AI era, and strategies for strengthening the capabilities of future talent. Speakers shared insights into how companies can strengthen organizational competitiveness and redesign talent development strategies in response to AI-driven changes across the workplace. As HR plays an increasingly important role in today's AI-driven workplace, the forum also shared insights into organizational management strategies that leverage data and technology. Following the sessions, participants continued the conversation through a networking program, exchanging practical insights and experiences from their respective industries and companies. SKK GSB will continue to expand its industry-connected forums, lectures, and networking initiatives focused on AI and digital innovation, fostering future global business leaders who can thrive in a fast-changing business environment.
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- 작성일 2026-05-14
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- SKK GSB Featured Lecture: Technology’s Role in AI Adoption Across Enterprises
- Renu Upadhyay, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Omnissa, delivered a featured lecture at SKK GSB titled “Technology’s Role in the Rollout of AI Across Enterprises.” In light of the new business opportunities and complex associated challenges arising from the rapid spread of AI, she drew on her experience in technology and marketing, discussing how organizations can adopt AI more effectively while managing the new risks. She highlighted three priorities for successful adoption: defining clear goals, maintaining visibility into how AI is being used, and building strong governance frameworks to ensure safe and responsible deployment. She also asserted that as AI tools spread quickly across workplaces, organizations must pay closer attention to oversight and data security, ensuring that employees do not use AI tools without approval. She also shared advice for students preparing for AI-driven careers. She advised remaining open to learning and actively exploring new ways to apply AI. She also emphasized the importance of communication: even as AI generates new ideas, articulating those ideas clearly and collaborating with others are indispensable skills. Finally, she reminded students that while deep technical expertise is not always necessary, it is increasingly essential that we all know how to apply AI well in our own field. This lecture was organized by EMBA alumnus Phil-Hwan Hyun (EMBA 2022), Korea Partner Sales Manager at Omnissa.
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- 작성일 2026-04-29
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- At the Epicenter: EMBA Students Experience Washington, D.C.
- SKK GSB’s Global Immersion program gives students the chance to connect classroom learning with real-world business and policy challenges while broadening their global perspective. The Kelley–SKK GSB Executive MBA (EMBA) students traveled to Washington, D.C. for a week of intensive learning at the epicenter of today's rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape. Held from April 6 to 10, 2026 and jointly delivered by SKK GSB, the Kelley School of Business, and The Washington Campus, the program featured sessions with former diplomats, senior government officials, policy experts, and journalists. Students also visited the World Bank, the Peterson Institute for International Economics, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Korea Economic Institute of America, and the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Among the week’s highlights were conversations offering students rare access to leaders who have shaped U.S. strategy and global affairs. Speakers included Wendy Cutler and Prof. Victor Cha. Wendy Cutler was the Acting Deputy U.S. Trade Representative who led the U.S. team negotiating the Korea-U.S. FTA, and Prof. Cha is the Korea Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and a distinguished professor at Georgetown University, he served on the National Security Council from 2004 to 2007, and he was the U.S. deputy head at the Six Party Talks. For Kihwan Lee (EMBA 2027), this immersion felt especially timely: "Five days is a short time, but it was a meaningful experience that prompted real reflection on what changes the United States is seeking, and what those changes mean for Korea strategically." Joon Jung (EMBA 2027) also offered his insight: "Immersion 2 offered me an attractive chance to witness active experiences of the speakers who have worked in the political center of the United States. I gained insight into global strategy and corporate public affairs amid rapid changes in the international landscape shaped by U.S. policy shifts." Joon noted that he made precious memories with his cohort—a special feature of the IU Kelley-SKK GSB EMBA Program. This immersion gave EMBA students a deeper understanding of the intersection of business, policy, and international relations—an experience that will inform their leadership long after the program ends.
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- 작성일 2026-04-27
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- Prof. Nielsen Shares Insights at National Assembly Forum
- Prof. Youngju Nielsen has presented at a National Assembly forum on the pension system. The forum convened leaders from labor, business, and financial investment sectors to discuss the future direction of retirement pension policy. At the forum, Prof. Nielsen recommended that the committee overseeing the retirement pension system be entrusted to professionals and held accountable not for the returns they generate, but for how funds are managed. In Korea, attention to pensions continues to grow as the system undergoes significant change. Prof. Nielsen, a leading pension expert, actively engages the media and various forums to share her insights on the fund-type pension system currently being introduced by the government. ○ Coverage in the media Low-Return Retirement Pensions Under Scrutiny: Can Fund-Type Models Offer a Solution? Principal-Protected Pension Structures Limit Returns, Accountability Unclear Pension Fund Model Sparks Debate: Process Accountability vs. Free Pass on Returns Underperforming Fund-Type Pensions Underscore Need for Clarity on Accountability Fund-Type Pensions Must Clarify Accountability: 'Process Accountability' Gains Support Fund-Type Pensions Not Enough: Financial Representatives’ Duty Key to Pension Reform Success 400 Trillion Won in Dormant Pensions: Can Fund-Type Systems Unlock These? Fund-Type Pensions Shift Focus to Process, Not Outcomes: External Funding Mandate Required in Phases Debate on Fund-Type Pensions Gains Pace: Financial Investors Watch Closely Fund-Type Pensions May Lift Returns: Success Hinges on Clear Structure and Financial Representatives’ Duty More Pension Holders Begin Managing Dormant Savings: Policies Needed to Change Behavior Labor and Business Split over Effectiveness of Mandatory External Funding for Retirement Pensions Returns Hover Around 2% on 500 Trillion Won in Pension Assets: Fund-Type Overhaul Sparks Debate
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- 작성일 2026-04-14
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- SKK GSB Featured Course: AI-Driven Banking
- SKK GSB's AI MBA students explored how AI and big data are transforming banking through a course in AI-Driven Banking, taught by distinguished practitioner Swaroop Yalla, Managing Director of Global Risk Management Transformation, AI and Automation at Bank of America. The course examined how fintech companies are disrupting traditional banking by offering faster, more efficient, data-driven alternatives. Students engaged directly with the kind of AI applications banks are beginning to use, including systems that detect fraud, automate documentation, and trade in stocks. They also built their own mini AI models, gaining hands-on experience with coding and model development. The course also introduced AI agents capable of managing entire workflows autonomously, highlighting the growing role of intelligent automation in financial services. Looking ahead to likely future applications of AI, the course explored how banking may evolve over the next 25 years. Students examined critical ethical considerations such as bias in AI-driven lending decisions, and learned how to evaluate whether AI models perform effectively and responsibly. By the end of the course, students had gained practical coding experience and a strong understanding of how AI is reshaping one of the world’s most important industries.
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- 작성일 2026-04-13
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- Securing Electricity Supply with Clean Energy Is Key in the AI Era
- SKK GSB successfully held its 9th “Investing in Climate, Investing in Growth” forum on March 19. At the event, Seunghee Moon, Manufacturing & Global Biz Development Expert at SK AX, delivered a lecture titled “Energy Business: The New Axis of Growth and Strategic Opportunities.” She emphasized, “Energy has evolved from a simple commodity into a strategic asset and a new 'currency'. It is now the foundation for AI data, national security, and global competitiveness. In the AI era, electricity demand surges due to data centers, and the key is to secure electricity supply with clean energy.” As global clients increasingly mandate 100% renewable energy, Korea’s manufacturing-based economy faces a critical turning point. To stay competitive against new environmental regulations, we must accelerate the deployment of solar and wind power, while building a solid Green Hydrogen infrastructure to ensure energy security. This transition to renewable energy brings both immense challenges and unprecedented opportunities. In this rapidly evolving landscape, the 'Energy Business' is becoming the single largest and most dynamic industry in our world—one that will continuously expand and redefine our future. She also noted that for sectors that are difficult to electrify, such as steel, aviation, and cement, green hydrogen is emerging as a critical alternative to fossil fuels. She expounded: “Countries face an energy trilemma to balance security, affordability, and sustainability. In particular, through digitalization that enables tracking and quantifying energy supply and consumption, software businesses that manage decentralized energy resources through data platforms will be the primary drivers of future growth.”
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- 작성일 2026-03-19
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- Young, Global, and Connected: New Year 2026 SKK GSB Alumni Gathering
- Young, Global, and Connected, SKK GSB's New Year 2026 alumni gathering, brought together more than 200 alumni from Sungkyunkwan University's SKK GSB at the Grand Hyatt Seoul on February 26 for an evening of reconnection and celebration. The event highlighted the school’s young, global, and strongly connected alumni community, with graduates representing all six SKK GSB programs and a wide range of industries. Dean Andrew Yi, together with Vice Dean Raunaq Pungaliya and Alumni Association President Dongwon Kim, welcomed distinguished alumni, while Graduate School of Business Administration at Sungkyunkwan University Alumni Association President Jaebeom Lee and Secretary General Dongsun Sa delivered congratulatory remarks on the school’s growth and international reach. Alumni from different cohorts and professional backgrounds leveraged the occasion to expand their networks and to strengthen ties within the SKK GSB community. In his address, Dongwon Kim expressed appreciation to alumni and emphasized that 2026 will see expanded opportunities for graduates from diverse fields to connect, further strengthening the alumni network and fostering meaningful relationships between current students and alumni. Participants enjoyed dinner and a lucky draw sponsored by alumni and faculty; prizes included a Boracay hotel stay offered by an alumna, and a Jeju Island hotel‑and‑activities package contributed by the Dean. With more than 2,500 alumni from 77 countries, SKK GSB graduates now play key roles across a broad spectrum of industries worldwide, reflecting the school’s impact and global footprint.
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- 작성일 2026-03-06
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- Forum on a Fund-Type Retirement Pension System Covered by the Media
- A recent forum on a fund‑type retirement pension system, co‑hosted by SKK GSB and Korea Retirement Pension Data, was covered by the Korea Economic Daily. Held in February under the title “What a Fund‑Type Retirement Pension System Could Look Like in 2026,” the event brought together experts to discuss the future direction of Korea’s retirement pension framework. During the forum, Prof. Youngju Nielsen observed that retirement pension returns are currently calculated differently across financial institutions and stressed the need for standardized data. She emphasized that, in an era when retirement pension assets have reached approximately 500 trillion won, building a concrete operational infrastructure is an urgent priority in preparation for forthcoming system changes. Chaewoo Nam, Head of Fund and Pension at the Korea Capital Market Institute, noted that under a fund‑type retirement pension system, the roles and responsibilities of companies will expand. He argued that firms should approach these adjustments as enhanced employee benefits, not merely as additional financial burdens, highlighting the potential of the new system to improve long‑term retirement outcomes for workers. ○ Coverage in the media Forum on "2026 Fund-Type Retirement Pension" Calls for Data Standardization and Liability Disclaimers
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- 작성일 2026-03-05
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- Prof. Lim Shares Insights on KBS News
- Prof. Terence Lim of SKK GSB at Sungkyunkwan University shared his insights on “chipflation” in an interview with KBS News, Korea’s public broadcaster. Chipflation refers to the growing scarcity of memory chips—essential components for data centers worldwide in the AI era—which has driven up costs across the technology sector. As he explained on the news, “In the age of AI, chips and servers should be changed, and memory chips need to be upgraded. Firms have to make the same investment within three years.” Prof. Lim is a frequent economics commentator in the media. ○ Coverage in the Media: AI-Driven Chip Shortage Pushes Up Electronic Devices Prices
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- 작성일 2026-03-03
- 조회수 1792
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