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- International Research Conference 2018 of Global Economics: Its first rehearsal was hosted!
- To be poised for the 9th International Research Conference, co-hosted by SKKU and UNSW, contestants had their first rehearsal on May 4th (Fri), at International Hall, Room #9B217. Five teams competing for the conference gave their trial presentations in accordance with their academic advisors’ guidelines and supervisions. Alongside Ms. Seo-Yun Hong, a Teaching Assistant at SKKU, Professor Sung-Hyun Kim, SKKU Dean of Global Economics, participated in the session to give plenty of academic feedback. The subjects were varied from St. Peterburg Paradox to case of bakery industries. All in all, it was an invaluable experience for the contestants as they were able to edit and improve their thesis after all. The research conference is underway, and the official presentation is to be held on Monday, June 25th.
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- 작성일 2018-06-05
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- Special Seminar with the corporation’s high official
- On April 30th (Mon), Mr. Young-Woo Kim, who served as the team manager of data analysis for Hidden Grace Corp., led the special seminar in Room #31404 at Toegye Hall of Humanities. During the session, He elaborated upon a life of data analyst as well as numbers of projects in which R was applied as an effective statistical technique in areas of data analysis. He also added to stating that there are quality, roles to play, and competence if one works as a data scientist. Mr. Kim touched upon how to share statistical codes and sign up for online venues to suit any of open sourcing environments. Overall, students found this seminar to be very informative with plenty of valuable information.
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- 작성일 2018-06-05
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- SKKU held the 6th Sungkyun Writing Contest in Vietnam
- SKKU held ‘The 6th Sungkyun Writing Contest’ at Edenstar Saigon Hotel located in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam on April 25th, where 80 students from 4 countries (Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia) in the region participated. While the students came from different nationalities, they all showed passion and love toward the Korean language. The Korean wave is sweeping accross Vietnam these days. Since 2016, middle and high schools have chosen Korean as a second language course. Professor Tran Van Tu from Van Hien University, who attended the 1st writing contest five years ago as a student, also participated this time with his 6 students. “It feels new to join the event as a professor this time,” said Prof. Tu. The subject of the writing was ‘reconciliation.’ The gold prize went to Tran Nguyen Minh Thu from University of Social Sciences and Humanities at Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City. In her writing, she said, “In high school, I saw some friends were getting into arguments over minor things and couldn’t find a solution to get along again. The most important thing for reconciliation is a true heart.” The silver and bronze prizes went to Luong Vu Nguyet Ha from University of Social Sciences and Humanities at Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, and Tran Tung Ngoc from Ha Noi University of Sciences and Humanities, respectively. SKKU will confer scholarships to those students who received the awards. SKKU holds Sungkyun Writing Contests every year in various regions such as China, Middle East, Europe, and Southeast Asia. The Vice President of the Office of International Affairs said, “We had received a lot of interest in the Sungkyun Writing Contest from students in Southeast Asia, so we doubled up the number of participants this year.”
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- 작성일 2018-05-17
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- 2018 International Summer Semester will be held from June 25th
- The summer of 2018 will be the eleventh SKKU International Summer Semester. While the ISS has provided unique courses based on multidisciplinary themes in the past, in 2018, we have added many engineering courses in response to the global trend shifting towards that area of study. Technology is becoming increasingly integrated into many aspects of people’s lives, which has driven the demand for scholars and professionals with a firm grasp of engineering principles. With 60 courses taught by 40 distinguished professors from top universities, such as Georgia Institute of Technology, King's College London, Nanyang Technological University, and SKKU, students will not only be able deepen their knowledge of the subjects, but also develop various perspectives on current global issues. Furthermore, several fun and diverse cultural activities have been prepared for ISS students to meet and interact with each other, like a barbecue party, taekwondo experience, and more. A fantastic summer is waiting for you here at SKKU ISS!
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- 작성일 2018-05-17
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- Sungkyun Institute of China Studies Holds Urgent Meeting, “Changes on the Korean Peninsula & China”
- SKKU’s Sungkyun Institute of China Studies (Director: Prof. Hee Ok LEE) held an emergency meeting with the theme of “Changes on the Korean Peninsula and China” on May 9th in Room 10504 of the 600th Anniversary Hall. This meeting was held in order to gather opinions of experts from various fields in a situation where the Korean Peninsula is at the center of rapidly changing circumstances in Northeast Asia, such as the North American summit scheduled to take place in June following the inter-Korean summit talks. In particular, a presentation by Prof. Zheng JIYONG (Center for Korean Studies at Fudan University, China), who was invited by the Sungkyun Institute of China Studies to give a presentation, attracted extraordinary media attention. This meeting attracted the participation of more than 100 people, including ordinary citizens and students along with experts from various fields, and also received great attention from the major press. Related articles are as follows (in Korean): Dong-A Ilbo: http://news.donga.com/3/all/20180510/90022773/1 Yonhap News:http://www.yonhapnews.co.kr/bulletin/2018/05/09/0200000000AKR20180509158100014.HTML?input=1195m Segye Ilbo: http://www.segye.com/newsView/20180509004617
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- 작성일 2018-05-17
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- On April 4th: The Special Meeting with CPA Exam qualified individuals Hosted
- On APR 4th (Wed), the special meeting was hosted with undergraduates of SKKU at International Hall, Room 9B301. The participation of three special guests – one of whom Mr. Kyung-Jae Hong(Class of 2017) has been working for a local accounting firm, Samil PwC, ever since passing of the exam – inspired many attendees in the meeting. Also Mr. Jun-Hyeok Lee(Class of 2017) and Mr. Myung-Seok Jeon(Class of 2018) both work for KPMG as Public Accountants. The meeting turned out to be very informative as the guests gave the students an insight about how to prepare for the CPA, what role they should play as Public Accountants, how to deal with current trends with CPA, etc.
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- 작성일 2018-04-24
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- 2018 Spring Semester Woosuk-Jungho Scholarship Conferment Ceremony
- The College of Economics (Dean: Minseong KIM) held the Woosuk-Jungho Scholarship Conferment Ceremony on MAR 23rd (Fri) at Business School Building, Room #33505. Through the evaluation of the Woosuk-Jungho Scholarship Committee, 20 students were finally selected; 14 students from the College of Economics and 6 students from the School of Business. All of the conferrers who received the scholarships were considered as excellent students who had marked remarkable academic grades, had served as models for others through their upright conduct, and were expected to become pillars for the development of the country. The Woosuk-Jungho Scholarship was established by alumni Woosuk Jungho (Economics ’58); the President of Hwashin Co., Ltd., (2012 to present). Students received this scholarship which amounts to 630 million won.
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- 작성일 2018-04-23
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- [News Update] Dr. Cham-Na Yoon has received the 48th Annual Maekyung Economist Award
- The College of Economics is proud to announce that Dr. Cham-Na Yoon has received MAEKYUNG ECONOMIST AWARD for year 2018. On behalf of both school faculty and students, we are very pleased to congratulate him on this honor. In case you miss this valuable information, we would like to share an excerpt from the latest article concerning the award presentation. It has been translated as follows. Thank you! [Excerpt] Dr. Cham-Na Yoon, Assistant Professor of Sungkyunkwan University College of Economics, has received the 48th annual Maekyung Economist Award for 2018. The goal for presenting this award is to select scholars who have displayed their exceptionalism in two fields, economics and business, through numbers of their academic achievements. The co-author of the recent dissertation (Estimating Dynamic Games of Electoral Competition to Evaluate Term Limits in US Gubernatorial Elections), Dr. Yoon has received this honor resulted from the thesis he worked with Dr. Holger Sieg. To elaborate on one of his personal accomplishments, Dr. Yoon has analyzed local elections in the United States on an economical approach in this thesis. With this empirical approach, his piece of work has gained favor from academia while it is posted on American Economic Association, which has been well known with its academic/economic journals worldwide.
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- 작성일 2018-04-10
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- 2018-1 College of Economics Graduate School Fair held
- 18-Spring SKKU Graduate School Fair was held on 3rd April(Tue) at ChoByungDoo Hall, 600th Anniversary Building for those who are interested in entering a graduate school of SKKU. College of Economics also took part in the fair. Department of Economics, Statistics, International Trade and Actuarial Science installed boothes and provided information such as graduate school curriculums, career advice, scholarships and personal consulting to more than 40 attendees. During the fair, Dean Minsung KIM also awarded undergraduate students who got excellent results during 2017-Fall semester, by bestowing Dean's Lists on them.
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- 작성일 2018-04-04
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- H.E. Ernesto Cordero Arroyo, Speaker of the Mexican Senate, Gives Special Lecture at SKKU
- On January 23, Sungkyunkwan University (President: Kyu Sang CHUNG) invited H.E. Ernesto Cordero Arroyo, the Speaker of the Mexican Senate, to give a special lecture. Senator Arroyo graduated from the Mexican Autonomous Institute of Technology (ITAM) and earned a master’s degree in economics from the University of Pennsylvania, USA. He then served as the Director of Integral Administration of Risks in the Banco Nacional de Obras y Servicios Publicos (BANOBRAS), the Undersecretary of Energetic and Technological Development Planning in the Energy Secretariat, the Head of the Social Development Secretariat, and the Finance Secretary of Mexico. Senator Arroyo gave a special lecture on the topic of “Mexico in a Changing World: Challenges and Opportunities.” He explained the current situation in Mexico, a center of massive political and economic change, and explained to students how Mexico will overcome this uncertainty. Senator Arroyo’s visit to South Korea was made possible through an invitation from Sye Kyun CHUNG, the Speaker of the Korean National Assembly. Senator Arroyo wished to visit Sungkyunkwan University, the oldest university in Korea, and give a special lecture at SKKU because of his interest in Education. SKKU’s President Kyu Sang CHUNG said, “Mexico is the center of the Korean Wave in Central and South America. Through Senator Arroyo’s visit, a variety of projects are being planned with several universities in order to realize not only education and research, but practical exchange and cooperation between students and cultures.”
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- 작성일 2018-01-31
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