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Kookmin University student wins 2nd place at IBM Bob Hackathon

A Kookmin University student won second place at the IBM Bob Hackathon, an international artificial intelligence (AI) competition held June 11, the university said Monday. The award went to Kim Chan-joong, a student from the university’s department of artificial intelligence, who participated in the event individually. The university said Kim was recognized for developing “Atlas,” a web application that visualizes the structure of a code repository as a city map. The tool provides a single visual overview of a repository’s architecture, helping users quickly understand complex software projects where countless folders and files can make the overall structure difficult to navigate, especially for first-time users. The competition was co-hosted by NativelyAI, the operator of the AI hackathon platform lablab.ai, and IBM. Participants developed software within a limited time frame using IBM’s AI development tool, “Bob.” A total of 5,628 participants representing 1,672 teams from around the world took part in the competition, with 503 projects submitted. The university said that t

2h agoBy Park Yoon-bae
Kookmin University student wins 2nd place at IBM Bob Hackathon
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The Korea Times launches K-universities, global platform for Korean higher education

The Korea Times on Tuesday launched K-universities, a new global platform designed to showcase the international competitiveness and strengths of Korean higher education. The platform offers a wide range of information for overseas readers, from prospective international students and their parents, to overseas university officials and education policymakers. The platform features three core sections — University Rankings, News and Study in Korea. The University Rankings section presents Korea Times University Rankings and outlines the methodology behind the assessment. Introduced last year, the rankings provide international students with targeted information on Korean universities, including international student enrollment, graduate employment rates and scholarship opportunities, helping them compare each institution’s strengths at a glance. The News section covers universities’ internationalization efforts, campus developments, higher education policy and global education trends, while Study in Korea provides practical guidance for prospective international students on degree pr

3h agoBy Jung Da-hyun
The Korea Times launches K-universities, global platform for Korean higher education
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Sungkyunkwan University selected to participate in National Research Lab project

Sungkyunkwan University will participate in the National Research Lab (NRL) 2.0 project, a government initiative aimed at fostering world-class university-affiliated research institutes in Korea. The university said Tuesday that its affiliated Sungkyun Intelligent Energy Solution National Research Laboratory has been selected for the NRL 2.0 initiative funded by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Science and ICT. The government will provide the laboratory with 10 billion won ($6.46 million) in annual funding, with the total investment expected to reach 95 billion won over the next 10 years. Led by chemical engineering professor Park Nam-gyu, the research institute plans to establish an intelligent energy platform that will integrate energy production, storage and utilization technologies with artificial intelligence (AI) and digital twin technologies. The laboratory will also develop industry-tailored intelligent energy solutions to ensure a stable supply of energy and respond to highly variable loads such as AI data centers by integrating high-efficiency solar cells, next-gen

5h agoBy Park Yoon-bae
Sungkyunkwan University selected to participate in National Research Lab project
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Chungnam National University selected for National Research Lab project to lead theranostics research

Chungnam National University has been selected to participate in a large-scale government-led research and development project along with three other universities. The university said Monday that it will carry out the National Research Lab (NRL) 2.0 project funded by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Science and ICT. The three other participants are Seoul National University, Sungkyunkwan University and Changwon National University. NRL 2.0 is a key national research and development (R&D) initiative aimed at securing world-class fundamental technologies and strengthening the country’s competitiveness in strategic technologies. Under the project, the selected universities are tasked to establish globally competitive research institutes with participation from government-funded research institutes, corporations and hospitals. The government has selected the four universities among more than 30 universities vying to participate in the project through a rigorous evaluation process. The four universities will each receive 10 billion won in annual research funding for a 10-year pe

7h agoBy Park Yoon-bae
Chungnam National University selected for National Research Lab project to lead theranostics research
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Kookmin University team co-develops technology of calculating how much carbon trees store

A Kookmin University research team has developed a technology that can measure the amount of carbon stored in trees in a nondestructive way in collaboration with the Sejong National Arboretum. The university said Friday that the development is the outcome of an agreement it signed with the arboretum in September 2024 to co-develop a technology that would enhance the carbon storage capacity of urban forests. The arboretum is affiliated with the Korea Arboreta and Gardens Institute which is responsible for operating national arboretums in the country while conserving, enhancing and restoring forest biodiversity. Led by Kang Wan-mo, a professor in the Department of Forestry, Environment and Systems, the team devised the method of predicting trees’ carbon storage capacity last year by using drone-based light detection and ranging (LiDAR) equipment. Since then, the team has advanced the method by using ground-based LiDAR devices, finally developing the technology for calculating how much carbon trees absorb in urban gardens and forests. The university said the team conducted research on four

2d agoBy Park Yoon-bae
Kookmin University team co-develops technology of calculating how much carbon trees store
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Are joint faculty appointments fostering innovation or merely boosting prestige?

LONDON — Joint appointments of internationally renowned scholars are emerging as a key strategy for Korean universities seeking greater global competitiveness. However, international university ranking organizations warn that the model risks becoming counterproductive if it prioritizes prestige over meaningful research collaboration, while also acknowledging that distinguishing genuine partnerships from nominal appointments remains a challenge. As international research networks become increasingly central to higher education, universities around the world are turning to joint appointments, which refer to a faculty member has a secondary appointment in one or more institutions besides his or her primary one. The trend is also reflected in global rankings, with QS and Times Higher Education (THE) placing growing emphasis on international research collaboration and cross-border academic engagement. QS emphasized that international collaboration lies at the heart of its philosophy, arguing that universities can achieve greater global impact by bringing together leading researchers from di

2d agoBy Jung Da-hyun
Are joint faculty appointments fostering innovation or merely boosting prestige?
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Sejong University’s Graduate School of Virtual Convergence hosts immersive brand experience exhibition

Sejong University’s Graduate School of Virtual Convergence held an exhibition showcasing immersive brand experience projects at its campus in Seoul early June. The university said Friday the BrandVerse Exhibition, held June 8 in the school's Jingwan Hall, showcased the outcomes of projects completed by students over the semester. The exhibition unveiled immersive brand experience content using various digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), extended reality (XR), interactive media and spatial experience design. “BrandVerse” is a combination of “brand” and “universe.” It implies that a brand can expand beyond a mere visual identity into an entire universe of its own. The university said the event proposed a new approach to brand communication in which visitors actively explore, interact with and experience brands, moving beyond the conventional way of simply consuming brands. The exhibition consisted of project outcomes from the school's Immersive Brand Experience Design course. After analyzing the values and stories of each brand, students reinterpreted th

2d agoBy Park Yoon-bae
Sejong University’s Graduate School of Virtual Convergence hosts immersive brand experience exhibition
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University of Seoul to dispatch global volunteer team to Kyrgyzstan in July

The University of Seoul will dispatch a summer global volunteer team to Kyrgyzstan on July 4 to provide Korean language and cultural programs as well as sports activities in Bishkek, the university said Wednesday. The university held a ceremony to launch “ 2026 Summer University of Seoul Global Volunteers: Kyrgyzstan” at the Centennial Memorial Hall on its campus in Seoul, Tuesday. The team, consisting of 25 students and three faculty and staff members, marks the university’s 23rd overseas volunteer dispatch to the Central Asian country. During their 12-day stay in Kyrgyzstan, the volunteers will provide Korean language education for local students and ethnic Koreans in Bishkek as well as specialized programs based on their majors and expertise. They will also offer cultural and sports programs, including K-pop dance, cheerleading and taekwondo. In addition, they will provide education programs linked to the Sustainable Development Goals reflecting local conditions. Furthermore, the volunteers plan to engage with local students through cultural and sports activities, including a min

Jun 26, 2026By Park Yoon-bae
University of Seoul to dispatch global volunteer team to Kyrgyzstan in July
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Kookmin University unveils 2 Korean typefaces to mark 80th anniversary

Kookmin University has developed two Korean typefaces to embody its history and future vision in celebration of its 80th anniversary this year. The university said Wednesday that the development was carried out for nearly a year to establish a consistent design identity across various anniversary projects and to reflect its unique identity in both internal and external communications. It noted that the new typefaces, Sungkok Font and Haeong Font, focus on capturing the university’s beginnings and its future vision. Sungkok Font symbolizes the university’s founding spirit and the historical legacy of Sungkok Kim Sung-kon, who played a key role in the revival of Kookmin University. Haeong Font, meanwhile, embodies the spirit of challenge and innovation for the future represented by Haeong Kim Suk-won, the eldest son of Kim Sung-kon and former chairman of the SsangYong Group. The fonts were designed to visually embody Kookmin’s vision of becoming a university that sets new standards in higher education. “The development of the typefaces is one of the 10 major projects for Kookmin Univ

Jun 25, 2026By Park Yoon-bae
Kookmin University unveils 2 Korean typefaces to mark 80th anniversary
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Korea University to launch International Summer Campus 2026 Saturday

Korea University is launching International Summer Campus (ISC) 2026, the nation’s largest summer university program for international students, at its Seoul campus on Saturday. The university said Wednesday that more than 2,000 students from around 300 universities in some 50 countries will participate in the ISC, which consists of four-week and six-week programs. ISC 2026 offers over 90 courses taught by approximately 40 faculty members. The lineup includes five newly introduced courses delivered by distinguished scholars from around the world. The new courses will be taught by faculty members from leading global universities, including University College London, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, KU Leuven and the University of Toronto. The courses cover a wide range of fields, including creative industries, life sciences, entrepreneurship, Chinese characters and cultural psychology. Korea University said it has added three new cultural experience programs to the summer program lineup this year, reflecting international students’ growing interest in Korean culture, inclu

Jun 25, 2026By Park Yoon-bae
Korea University to launch International Summer Campus 2026 Saturday
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