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6/19/25 (by Prof. Young B Choi) KSEA invites you to a webinar by Dr. Hanhee Song (Senior Data Scientist at Apple, Cupertino, California) about "Shift to On-Device Intelligence: Challenges and Opportunities", 6:00 pm (PST), Friday, 6/27/25.
Visit KSEA (Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association) to find out many other activities. Click here for the required registration.
6/18/25 (by Prof. Young B Choi) 한국 대학 신문 (University News Network) (https://news.unn.net/) 을 소개합니다.
Prof. Young Choi introduces “대학신문“, the only newspaper about higher education related news of 411 universities and colleges in Korea, to KAUPA members. [site manager's note: Their website is loading very slowly.]
6/13/25 (by Prof. Young B Choi) 전남대, 미국 CSU (Columbus State Univ., Columbus, GA) 와 10년 교류 바탕 글로벌 협력
음악예술 교류·동문 네트워크 연계로 협력 시너지. 전남대학교 (총장 이근배)가 미국 콜럼버스주립대학교 (이하 CSU) 총장단을 초청해 양교 간 교육·연구·문화예술 분야의 협력 확대를 논의하며, 글로벌 네트워크 강화에 박차를 가하고 있다. 이 링크를 클릭하시면 기사를 모두 보실수 있습니다.
6/13/25 (by Prof. Young B Choi) Everything You Want To Know About "AI" Trends
Click here to look at the slides (340 pages, pdf) prepared by Mary Meeker, Jay Simons, Daegwon Chae and Alexander Krey in May 2025. It was sponsored by BOND, a global technology investment firm that supports innovation and growth.
6/12/25 (by Prof. Young B Choi) Prof. Young B Choi (Computer Networking & Telecommunication, Regent University, Virginia) recently published two books with Sangan Kim.
[1] "The Fast Track to Becoming a Creative Minority". (344 pages, published on 6/10/25) The book provides an insightful examination of the Korean American community’s settlement, identity, and potential to flourish as a Creative Minority -- those who actively contribute to the broader society while preserving their unique cultural heritage. The book delves into the Korean diaspora, servant leadership principles, and the enduring leadership legacy of Dosan Ahn Chang-Ho (도산 안창호).
[2] "Build Up Your Strength: National Teacher Dosan Ahn Chang-Ho". (182 pages, published on 6/07/25) His words: It was my great honor to translate into English a work authored by my beloved elementary school teacher, who has devoted his entire life to researching Dosan Ahn Chang-Ho and living out his noble spirit. I especially recommend this book to young readers and students. The title of the book is derived from one of Dosan’s most memorable messages, “힘을 기르소서,” which left a lasting impression on me and inspired this translation.
5/21/25 (by Prof. Young B Choi) "Sijo Summit 2025": (in person & online) Celebrating 20 Years of Cultural Connection in Korea, China & Japan -- A Shared Legacy of Poetry
Friday, June 27, & Saturday, June 28, Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview, IL 60025, Click here for more information, program schedule, preregistration (required) & flyer. This event is organized by the Sejong Cultural Society in Chicago.
5/14/25 (by Prof. Young B Choi) Prof. Paul Hong (Dept. of Information Systems & Supply Chain Management, The University of Toledo, Ohio) coauthored an article.
"Pathways to global leadership for Korean firms: unveiling the strategic evolution of LG and SK in the market dynamics" in the journal Asia Pacific Business Review (from Taylor & Francis online). Click here to see the article. He can be reached at <Paul.hong@utoledo.edu>.
5/06/25 (by Prof. Young B Choi) Dr. Don S. "Mosol" Lee (이 돈성박사) was a professor at the George Washington U, and retired from the Georgetown U Medical Center in 2010. "Mosol" is his pen name.
He had learned to understand the ancient Chinese classics and published his first English book, "Ancient History of Manchuria", more than 10 years ago. He has authored several books since then. Click here to learn more about his five books (in English) about ancient Korea, northeast Asia, Manchuria, and Taoism & Zen Buddhism. 이 박사의 최신 한글 저서 (2025년3월 발행) "고조선"을 구입하실려면 여기를 클릭하세요.
4/28/25 (by Prof. Wooyang Kim) 주미대사관, 2025년도 재미한인장학기금 장학생 선발
주미 대한민국대사관에서 발표한 2025년도 재미한인 장학생에 관한 선발 인원수, 선발요강, 지원 신청서등 (영문과 한글로 된 두가지 버전이 있습니다)을 다운로드하시든지 살펴보실려면 여기를 클릭하세요. 주미한국대사관도 방문하셔서 유용한 많은 자료들을 살펴보시기를 추천합니다.
4/19/25 (by Prof. Young B Choi) Dr. Young-Key Kim-Renaud (김 영기교수) is a Professor Emeritus at George Washington University, where she taught for 32 years before retiring in 2015. 한국어 교육에 평생을 바치신 분입니다.
Click here to watch her interview on Youtube, originally from a Christian TV (manna24TV).
4/16/25 (by Prof. Young B Choi) Institute for the Translation of Korean Classics (한국고전번역원)은 고전 문화 현대화를 통한 문화적 위상제고를 위한 국책 기관입니다.
한국고전번역원 고전번역실 승정원일기 번역팀 "윤성훈" 연구원이 최근에 발표한 "꿈틀꿈틀 구불구불 - 원교 이광사의 힐곡완전(詰曲宛轉)한 필획"을 보실려면 여기를 클릭하세요. 한국고전번역원 홈페이지도 방문하셔서 많은 자료들을 살펴보시기를 추천합니다.
4/14/25 (by Prof. Young B Choi) "Korea.net"는 대한민국 정부 공식 웹페이지 입니다. "Korea.net" is published by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (문화체육관광부).
Please visit the homepage to find out many interesting/latest news, resources including many official publcations, and much more for everyone.
4/07/25 (by Prof. Young B Choi) Prof. Jaerock Kwon (권재락 교수), University of Michigan-Dearborn, is the 41st President of KOCSEA (The Korean Computer Scientists and Engineers Association in America, 재미 한인 컴퓨터 과학자 및 공학자 협회)
Visit the homepage to find out many of their activities including annual symposium.
4/03/25 (by Prof. Young B Choi) Dr. Semoon Chang (Prof. of Economics, U of S. Alabama) published an article.
He co-authored "Post-Covid Care: Personal Experience" in the Archives of Community and Family Medicine, Volume 8, Issue 1, 2025.
3/29/25 (by Prof. Young B Choi) "World Sijo Poetry Day" proclamation "Sijo" is a traditional Korean poem with a long history.
"World Sijo Day" was proclaimed in Chicago on Feb. 7, 2025. Click here to watch "World Sijo Poetry Day Proclamation (세계 시조의 날 선포식)" by the Sejong Cultural Society in Chicago.
3/28/25 (by Prof. Young B Choi) [1] Korea Foundation (한국국제교류재단) published a quarterly magazine "KOREANA (Spring 2025)"; [2] "Best of Korea", website with everything about Korea (culture, travel, food, entertainment, etc, etc.)
[1] KOREANA, 2025년 봄호 바로가기, Korea Foundation (한국국제교류재단) 바로 가기
[2] Best of Korea 바로가기
3/23/25 (by Prof. Kang-Won "Wayne" Lee) KSEA announces SEED 2025 Workshop (Atlanta, GA, Aug. 5-6, 2025)
For application & more information: https://seed.ksea.org/ KSEA (Korean-American Scientist and Engineers Association) invites you to the 2025 Scientists and Engineers Early Career Development (SEED) workshop, which will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, Aug. 5-6, 2025. There is a stipend for airfare, hotel & meals. Application deadline: 4/18/25. Check the homepage if interested. Send email to <seed@ksea.org> for any questions.
3/22/25 (by Prof. Kang-Won "Wayne" Lee) KEEE webinar on "K-Semiconductor: Staying the Course or Changing the Game?" (K–반도체 이대로라면? 이렇게 해야) by Prof. Hyuk-Jae LEE
Webinar link: https://michigantech.zoom.us/j/82533847640 Dr. Lee is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Seoul National University and currently serves as an external member of the Board of Directors of Samsung Electronics (삼성전자 사외이사). This message was first sent out by Dr. Jin W. Choi, President of KEEE (Korean-American Society for Electrical and Electronics Engineers), at <jchoi.ksea@gmail.com>.
3/17/25 (by Prof. Young B Choi) Dr. Sung Woo Lee published a bi-monthly magazine "KMI North America Logistics Trend".
Dr. Sung Woo Lee, Founder & Executive Director, Center for Supply Chain & Maritime Logistics, New Jersey City University in Jersey City, NJ, sent KAUPA the latest bi-monthly issue of "KMI N. America Logistics Trend Bi-Monthly". It has an article by Prof. Paul Hong and much more. He is planning to publish it every month from May, and extends a warm invitation to all KAUPA members. Click here to find out more about KMI (Korea Maritime Institute).
3/13/25 (by Prof. Seok Kang) Prof. Lea Lee & Young B Choi's idea about a new book "한국계 미국 대학교수들의 경험과 조언"
Prof. Lea Lee (Old Dominion Univ) & Prof. Young B Choi (Regent Univ) are planning to create a book about Korean-American Professors' experiences and advice for the future scholars & academics. Please click here to find out more about how to participate and other information.
3/13/25 (by Prof. Young B Choi) Prof. Lea Lee's new book "Multicultural Education of Children and Adolescents" from Routledge
On Wed, Mar 12, 2025 Lee, Lea <lxlee@odu.edu> wrote:
I would like to announce that my book, "Multicultural Education of Children and Adolescents" by Routledge, is now in print. Thank you for sharing this announcement on the KAUPA website. -- Dr. Lea Lee, Professor & Director of Tidewater Writing Project, Old Dominion University, Department of Teaching & Learning, Darden College of Education & Professional Studies, 4301 Hampton Blvd., Education Building 3111, Norfolk, VA 23529
3/12/25 (by Prof. Young B Choi) Prof. Paul Hong's public lecture at the Univ. of Toledo (Carlson Library, 3/13/25, 3:00 pm, EST)
Distinguished Professor Paul Hong is one of the editors of a book from Springer "Encyclopedia of New Populism and Responses in the 21st Century". He will give a public lecture for about 20 minutes. He can be reached at <pchong1200@gmail.com>.
3/05/25 (by Prof. Seok Kang) "Call for students' papers" for the 40th Anniversary Conference
KAUPA is happy to support three students poster presentations at the 2026 KAUPA 40th Anniversary Conference, UTSA, San Antonio, Texas, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. Click this pdf (1-page) to see more details.
3/03/25 (by Prof. Young B Choi) Prof. Semoon Chang (Economist, U of South Alabama).
From: Semoon Chang Date: March 3, 2025 To: Young Choi
I have been active in Medical Aid in Dying movement through Compassion and Choices, which is the leading organization in MAID movement in the U.S.: https://compassionandchoices.org/?s=AANHPI My role is very small in serving on the AANHPI leadership council. So far I am the only Korean-American on the leadership board. This pdf (1-page) shows list of all involved including Prof. Semoon Chang.
3/02/25 (by Prof. Young B Choi) Hyeseon Kim (Inst. for Korean Studies, Penn State, Univ Park).
On Friday, February 28th, the Bellefonte Art Museum opened the new exhibit "A LETTER FROM KOREA." It's an exhibition that celebrates the current state of Korean contemporary art. On display are 31 paintings by wife and husband artists Ryoo Jaebee and Jang Kyung-guk, which unveil the unique artistic vision shaping their work and the profound influence of Korean culture in their works. There also were Special Events:
◼️ Opening Reception: Sunday, March 2nd with refreshments sponsored by Pelicana, Korean fried chicken restaurant in State College PA
◼️ Su Eun Chung will give a curator talk on Korean Modern/Contemporary Art on Wednesday, March 5th from 6pm to 8pm.
◼️ Artist Talk by Jaebee Ryoo on Saturday, April 26th at 1pm with a Korean poem reading after the talk. Members only event
The exhibition is sponsored in part by: Bruce Truitt and Kate Bennett-Truitt, Hyeseon Kim, Rhee Joo Yeon, Sukyoung Lee, Donald Hahn, Jonghee Song, Amy and Michael Koll, Andy and Heliane Sieg, and The State College Framing Co. & Gallery.
2/10/25 (by Prof. Yoon G Kim) KAUPA 40th Anniversary Conference Schedule
Click here for the schedule of the 40th Anniversary Conference (San Antonio, TX, 1/23/26).