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9/23/25 (by Prof. Paul Hong) Latest publications of Prof. Chonkun "Paul" Hong (Distinguished Professor, Univ. of Toledo, Ohio): [1] "Navigating Turbulent Global Markets for Chinese Global Firms: A Conceptual Framework for Managing Dynamic Supply Chain Complexity"; [2] Strategic Synergy to Bridge the C-suite Divide.
[1] He co-authored a paper "Navigating Turbulent Global Markets for Chinese Global Firms: A Conceptual Framework for Managing Dynamic Supply Chain Complexity" with Myeong Cheol Choi and Mehrdad Jalali Sepehr (9/17/25) on a journal "Critical Perspectives on International Business"; [2] Also co-authored an article "Strategic Synergy to Bridge the C-suite Divide" with D. Reinhart and S. Miller on ISM World (pp. 32-37). His words: "Bridging the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) divide is no longer optional. A recent ISM article by Prof. Paul Hong and two co-authors shows how financial discipline and supply chain agility can converge through shared metrics, joint risk governance, and strategic integration to drive sustainable value creation." Click here for more details.
9/02/25 (by Prof. Yoon G Kim) 한국계 교포 자녀들을 위한 서울대학교 2026 여름학교 장학생 선발
재미 서울대학교 동창회에서 미국에서 대학을 다니고 있는 한국계 교포 (영주권 또는 미국 시민권 소지자 교포들의) 자녀들중 10명을 선발하여 한사람당 $10,000의 장학금을 수여합니다. 내년 여름 학기를 서울대학교에서 공부할 수 있는 좋은 기회입니다. 간단한 참가자격, 선발요강등 각종 인포메이션 (영문과 한글로 된 두가지 버전이 있습니다)을 알아 보실려면 여기를 클릭하세요. 신청서는 여기를 클릭하세요. 서울대학교 하계학교를 살펴 보실려면 여기를 클릭하세요. 질문이 있으시면 <contact@snuaa.org> 로 e-메일을 보내시거나, 미주동창회보 (snuaa.org)를 살펴보시면 모든 필요한 연락처가 실려 있습니다.
9/02/25 Books published by Prof. Young B Choi (Computer Networking & Telecommunication, Regent Univ., Virginia), in chronological order:
◼️9/02/25 (by Prof. Young B Choi) "쉽고 재미있고 효율적인 생성형 AI 프롬프트 사용법": Prof. Young B Choi (Regent Univ)'s new book. His words: AI 기술에 익숙하지 않은 초보자부터 전문가까지 누구나 쉽게 이해하고 활용할 수 있도록 기본 개념과 다양한 유형, 실전 팁, 자동화 기법 등과, AI와 함께하는 삶의 모든 영역을 아우릅니다. 독자 여러분은 생성형 AI를 창의적인 동반자로 만들 수 있고, 다가올 미래에 한발 앞서 나갈 역량을 갖추게 되실 것입니다. 이 책이 많은 분들의 든든한 길잡이가 되기를 진심으로 바랍니다. [1] Click here for the English edition; [2] Click here for the 한글 {Korean} edition. Kindle edition, published on 8/24/25, 186 pages in English; published on 8/14/25, 214 pages in Korean, 한글판 $9.99 (for Kindle); both editions are $19.99 (for paperback).
◼️8/04/25 (by Prof. Young B Choi) "Choi Rip, Singing the Era: The Aesthetics and Spirit of Joseon Poetry"
His words: 『최립, 시대를 노래하다: 조선 한시의 미학과 정신』은 단순한 옛 시집이 아닙니다. 조선 중기의 뛰어난 시인이자 문장가였던 그의 글을 통해 우리는 인간과 자연, 우정과 그리움, 그리고 시대를 넘어서는 사유를 만날 수 있습니다. 그가 들려주는, 오늘에도 여전히 살아 있는 마음의 노래를 들어보십시오. Published on 7/30/25, 256 pages in English, $9.99 (for Kindle) or $24.99 (for paperback).
◼️7/15/25 (by Prof. Young B Choi) "The Pearl Within: Reading Life Through John Steinbeck's Literature"
His words: 오랫 동안 “사람은 무엇으로 사는가?”라는 질문에 대해 생각하면서 읽은 책들의 독후감들을 엮어서 7/14/25에 드디어 Amazon을 통하여 한권의 책으로 출판하게 되었습니다. [1] Click here for the English edition; [2] Click here for the 한글 {Korean} edition. Kindle edition, published on 7/14/25, 174 pages in English, 235 pages in Korean, both editions are $9.99 (for Kindle) or $19.99 (for paperback).
◼️7/10/25 (by Prof. Young B Choi) "Sijo: Songs of the Virginian Four Seasons"
Prof. Young B Choi's new book. It's 버지니아 사계절의 숨결을 한국 고유의 시조 (時調)로 표현한 작품들 and it's a paperback, came out on 7/10/25, 190 pages & $14.99 at Amazon.com.
◼️7/09/25 (by Prof. Young B Choi) Prof. Lea Lee & Prof. Young B Choi published two new books: [1] "Becoming a Successful Professor: Dreams, Challenges, and Advice (한글판)" and [2] "Journeys of Successful Korean Professors: Experiences, Reflections, and Advice (영문판)"
Prof. Lea Lee (Old Dominion Univ) & Prof. Young B Choi (Regent Univ) invite you to their new books. They worked as co-editors & contributors, and there was a total of 16 individual contributors. His words: 올해 7월 2일과 7월5일, Old Dominion University의 G. Lea Lee 교수님과 함께 편집해서, 미국 Amazon을 통해 발간된 두권의 책을 소개하고자 합니다. [1] Becoming a Successful Professor: Dreams, Challenges, and Advice (Paperback, 7/02/25, 253 pages, $19.99 at Amazon.com), [2] Journeys of Successful Korean Professors: Experiences, Reflections, and Advice (Paperback, 7/05/25, 201 pages, $19.99 at Amazon.com). 영문판, 한글판 두 권이며 같은 내용으로 출판하였습니다. Junior faculty들에게 특히 도움이 된다면 좋겠습니다. 동료 교수, 연구자분들, 후학들등 많은 분들에게 홍보를 부탁드립니다. 감사합니다. -- 최영배 드림
◼️6/12/25 (by Prof. Young B Choi) Prof. Young B Choi published two books with Sangan Kim.
[1] "The Fast Track to Becoming a Creative Minority". (344 pages, published on 6/10/25) 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. 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.
8/04/25 (by Jeongeun Shin at ETRI (한국전자통신연구원)) Call for Papers: ETRI Journal Special Issue on "Trustworthy and Safe AI: Interpretability, Robustness, and Security".
ETRI (Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute; 한국전자통신연구원) Journal에서는 2026년 10월 발간을 목표로 "AI Safety"를 주제로 한 특집호를 기획하고 있습니다. 주요 토픽들, 페이퍼 마감일 (3/10/2026)등 더 자세한 정보를 원하시는, 관심 있는 해외 연구자분들은 여기를 클릭해 주세요 (1 page, pdf). 감사합니다. ETRI 신정은 드림 <jeshin@etri.re.kr>
7/30/25 (by Prof. Kang-Won "Wayne" Lee) Latest activities of Prof. Kang-Won "Wayne" Lee: [1] He taught a special Summer Course at KAIST (6/23/25-7/23/25); [2] He delivered a keynote speech in Chiang Mai, Thailand, 7/16/25.
[1] He taught a special summer course "Sustainable Infrastructure & System Engineering" at KAIST (6/23/25-7/23/25). Click for the course information, contents & grading policy, etc. (6 pages, pdf); [2] He delivered a keynote speech "Sustainable Intelligent Transportation Infrastructure and System (ITIS) for Eternal Peace & Prosperity" at The 14th International Conference on Road and Airfield Pavement Technology (ICPT), Chiang Mai, Thailand, July 16, 2025. Details of the conference can be found on the website https://www.icpt2025.com/. Click for a photo of Dr. Lee. Click for the presentation slides (58 pages, pdf). Click for the program schedule (9 pages, pdf).
7/11/25 (by Prof. Kang-Won "Wayne" Lee) Prof. Kang-Won "Wayne" Lee invites you to: [1] Special Summer Course at KAIST (6/23/25-7/23/25); [2] keynote speech in Chiang Mai, Thailand, 7/16/25; [3] Distinguished Membership of KSA in Atlanta, GA, 8/06/25-8/09/25; [4] 38th Transportation Forum, U of Rhode Island, 10/24/25.
His words: [1] One of my summer activities would be the special summer course at KAIST (6/23/25-7/23/25); [2] The other one is a keynote speech at The 14th International Conference on Road and Airfield Pavement Technology (ICPT), which will be held in Chiang Mai, Thailand, July 16, 2025. Details of the conference can be found on the website https://www.icpt2025.com/; [3] I will be in Atlanta, GA to attend the UKC2025 Conference and will receive the Distinguished Membership of KSEA, Aug. 6-9, 2025. Click for the Program Book - UKC 2025.; [4] Lastly, the University of Rhode Island will have the 38th Transportation Forum, which will be held at the URI Memorial Union on Friday, October 24, 2025. The theme of this year is "Intelligent Transportation Infrastructure and System (ITIS) to Adapt Climate Change.” We expect to have a wide variety of participants from construction industries, consulting firms, federal, state, and municipal agencies, and academia. The keynote speaker would be Prof. Andrew Braham of University of Arkansas. All KAUPA members are invited with a complimentary registration. Click for Dr. Lee's announcement (1 page, pdf).
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.
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.)
[1] KOREANA, 2025년 봄호 바로가기, Korea Foundation (한국국제교류재단) 바로 가기
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 & Prof. 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).