On April 30, 2025, SUNY Korea welcomed Dr. Ki-Pyung Yoo, Professor Emeritus of Chemical and Biological Engineering and the 14th President of Sogang University, to speak at the Distinguished Seminar series. Dr. Yoo delivered an overview of Korean history, tradition, passion for education, and current challenges, all of which were topics that students could deeply reflect on.
Throughout the seminar, Dr. Yoo touched on a variety of topics, including the strengths and weaknesses of Korean culture, the historical trajectory of Korea, and the global influence of the Korean Wave, particularly K-pop. He also highlighted the value of the Korean language, describing it as both accessible and adaptable—especially in how it simplifies English pronunciation.
Following the lecture, students were given the opportunity to engage directly with Dr. Yoo during a Q&A session. When asked whether Korea’s global image could suffer due to current domestic challenges, Dr. Yoo emphasized that each country has its own unique circumstances, and such issues are unlikely to cause a major shift in international perception.
This seminar served as a meaningful opportunity for students to engage with a distinguished academic from outside the university. It allowed international students to gain a deeper understanding of Korean culture, while reminding Korean students about the importance of understanding and taking pride in their cultural heritage.
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, the SUNY Korea Quad transformed into a vibrant celebration of music, food, performances, and community during the highly anticipated SUNY Korea Spring Festival. This year’s theme was “UNISON: All in Sync,” and students, faculty, families, friends, and visitors from across Incheon gathered together to enjoy one of the most exciting events of the year. The campus was filled with energy from the moment guests started arriving. Decora
SUNY Korea Distinguished Seminar, titled “Tech on a Slice of Pizza,” was held on Friday, May 15, 2026, in room C105 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. The seminar was presented by Seung-Hyun Lee, a Strategic Management professor at the University of Texas at Dallas specializing in international business and nonmarket strategy. The seminar examined how Domino’s Pizza transformed itself from a struggling fast-food chain into one of the most successful technology-driven companies i
On Wednesday, May 13, students gathered in Academic Building C107 for the “Global Career LinkedIn Playbook” workshop hosted by SUNY Korea CDC. The session, held from 12:20 PM to 1:50 PM, was presented by global career expert Brian Yoo, and focused on how students can effectively use LinkedIn to build their personal brand and expand professional opportunities. Before the presentation began, students were provided with a light lunch and refreshments. Brian Yoo started t
Korea Foreign School MoU Fayston Global Campus MoU SUNY Korea signed Memorandums of Understanding with two international schools, Korea Foreign School and Fayston Global Campus, on April 22nd and April 24th respectively. Through these partnerships, SUNY Korea marks a milestone in strengthening ties with global engagement and building collaborative educational pathways. SUNY Korea and Korea Foreign School will focus on strengthening student recruitment and institutional v
On Saturday, April 4, 2026, students from across the Incheon Global Campus gathered at SUNY Korea for the Spring 2026 IGC STEM Career Connect, a career development event designed to help STEM students better understand today’s job market and prepare for their future careers. The program welcomed 96 students from all IGC universities, including 59 students from SUNY Korea, showing strong interest from the campus community in exploring career opportunities in STEM field