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Professor Linda Kim in the Fashion Business Management Department at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) at SUNY Korea participated as an exhibiting artist at the 2026 International Fashion Art Biennale, held from September 21 to October 31, 2026, at Youngwol Y Park in Gangwon Province, South Korea. Organized by the Korea Fashion & Culture Association, the ninth biennale brought together 74 artists from 10 countries under the theme “Sculpturing Space: Fashion.” The exhibition explored the relationship between fashion, sculpture, architecture, and spatial art, presenting clothing as a sculptural form that interacts with its surroundings. Professor Kim’s participation highlights her continued contributions to international fashion art. She was previously named “Artist of the Year 2024” at the International Fashion Art Biennale for her work in sustainable fashion and participated in the 2025 International Fashion Art Invitational Exhibition in Tokyo, Japan. Through her continued involvement in international fashion art exhibitions, Professor Kim contributes to expanding the creative and artistic dimensions of fashion and strengthening cultural exchange through design.
On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, the SUNY Korea Career Development Center hosted the “AI for Career Decisions” workshop. Led by Dr. Joseph S. Cabuay from the Department of Technology, AI, and Society, this interactive workshop aimed to aid students seeking employment opportunities by exploring how to utilize artificial intelligence when making career decisions. The workshop led students across a systematic process consisting of four complementary steps: understanding the job, understanding your fit, responding credibly, and keeping human judgement. During the introductory section, Dr. Cabuay started off by stating that “The problem with AI is that if you know it very well, sometimes people use it as a crutch instead of a tool to develop. And that’s a bad thing because when you use it as a crutch, it becomes a crutch forever.” Throughout this presentation, the need to utilize AI as a tool was constantly stressed. With various hands-on exercises, students were able to understand how to convert weak statements into tangible evidence and how to speak using one’s own voice instead of a machine’s. Before submitting any material assisted by AI, students were encouraged to apply 3 major checks: Is there evidence to back up these claims? Would I say this out loud to an interviewer? Does the voice of this material sound like me? While AI can help accelerate the drafting process of a job application, human insight and credible evidence remain essential to a strong application. To conclude, Dr. Cabuay encouraged participants to employ the strategies and techniques from this workshop into their own career decisions throughout the semester. Written by Student Reporter, Danwoo (Dan) Kim danwoo.kim@stonybrook.edu
SUNY Korea brought together alumni, university leadership, faculty, and staff for its inaugural Alumni Night on September 18, 2026. Held under the theme of “Connect, Engage, Grow,” the gathering offered an opportunity to renew friendships, build new connections, and help shape the future of the university’s alumni community. Over dinner and conversation, graduates reconnected with classmates and faculty and met fellow alumni from different programs and graduating classes. The evening celebrated the connections formed at SUNY Korea and the opportunities to carry those relationships beyond graduation. The evening also offered an opportunity to reflect on SUNY Korea’s beginnings. The university honored Honorary President Myung Oh, Founding President and President Emeritus ChoonHo Kim, and Former President Wonki Min with gifts of appreciation for their contributions to its development. During dinner, Dr. Oh shared stories about the university’s establishment, connecting alumni with the history of the institution where their own journeys began. Looking ahead, the introduction of the Alumni Association Founding Committee marked an important step toward a more connected alumni network. Committee Chair Jungkyu Kim, a 2022 Business Management graduate, introduced the committee and outlined its role in preparing the association’s charter and the process for electing its inaugural leadership. Alumni were encouraged to contribute their ideas and take an active role in building the association. The importance of these connections extended to the wider Stony Brook community. Dr. Hyunsoon Lee, President of the Stony Brook University Korea Alumni Association, offered encouragement for the developing alumni community and the strengthening of ties among Stony Brook graduates in Korea. With the sharing of memories, conversations, and activities throughout the evening, the first Alumni Night laid the groundwork for a continuing tradition. As preparations for the Alumni Association move forward, alumni will have an opportunity to shape a community that supports one another and welcomes future generations of SUNY Korea graduates. Watch the Inaugural SUNY Korea Alumni Night video here.
Professors Francois Rameau and Zhoulai Fu of the Department of Computer Science at SUNY Korea have been selected to participate in strategic R&D planning initiatives focused on next-generation robotics and energy-efficient AI. Through collaboration with leading Korean research institutes, the initiatives provide opportunities to develop their research concepts and establish pathways toward future national and international R&D projects. SUNY Korea has launched two strategic R&D planning initiatives in next-generation robotics and energy-efficient AI, strengthening the university’s engagement with Korea’s national research and innovation ecosystem. The initiatives are part of a collaborative program supported by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) and the Incheon Global Campus (IGC), designed to foster industry–academia–research cooperation and identify promising research areas for future national and international collaborative R&D. Professor Francois Rameau is leading a research planning initiative in AI-powered robotics and spatial intelligence, exploring technologies for next-generation intelligent robotic systems that can better perceive, understand, and interact with complex real-world environments. The research area is being further explored in collaboration with KATECH (Korea Automotive Technology Institute) as part of the robotics technology R&D planning process. Through technical discussions and expert consultation, the team will refine the research direction and explore opportunities for future collaborative R&D. Professor Zhoulai Fu is leading a research planning initiative in energy-efficient AI and machine learning, focusing on technologies that could improve the efficiency and sustainability of future AI computing systems. The research area is being further developed with KETI (Korea Electronics Technology Institute) in connection with advanced semiconductor and AI computing technologies. The planning process will explore promising technological directions and collaborative opportunities for future research in advanced AI and semiconductor technologies. Kick-off meetings with the respective research teams and partner institutes have been completed, marking the beginning of the next stage of the R&D planning process. The selected research topics will now be further developed through technical consultation, collaborative planning, and engagement with potential research partners, with the goal of building competitive research concepts for future national and international R&D opportunities. This process provides SUNY Korea with an important opportunity to connect the expertise of its Computer Science faculty with leading Korean research institutes and to expand collaboration with industry, academia, and international research partners. The SUNY Korea Research Support Team (R&BDF) will work closely with Professors Rameau and Fu throughout the planning process, supporting coordination with research institutes, government-related organizations, and potential collaborative partners. Beyond the initial planning stage, R&BDF will continue to support the development of these research concepts into competitive R&D proposals and future funding opportunities, working together with the faculty and partner institutions toward successful project development and acquisition. Through this collaborative effort, SUNY Korea aims to strengthen a sustainable pathway from promising research ideas to strategic R&D planning, collaborative partnerships, competitive proposals, and future national and international R&D projects.
On September 14, The Style Shop Korea celebrated its opening on the first floor of SUNY Korea Academic Building A. The shop was developed under the leadership of Professor Hyeseon Kim and the FIT School Club, MSC (Merchandising Society Club). What makes this Style Shop especially meaningful is that all of the products were created by FIT students. During the opening event, house music filled the space, creating a fashionable and energetic atmosphere in the style shop area. The shop features a clean, white-toned interior arranged with SUNY Korea merchandise. Students who visited could find clothing in a wide range of colors, from hot pink to gray and navy pieces that they can easily wear in their daily life. To celebrate the opening, the shop also held a special promotion event, “Buy One, Get One Gift”. The Style Shop Korea offers more than just merchandise designed by students. Visitors are assisted by students throughout the entire shopping experience, from knowing about the products and receiving personalized recommendations to checking out and having their purchases packaged. Their friendly services helped to make the shop feel professional and welcoming for customers. Seojung Park, a Fashion Business Management student at FIT Korea and vice president of MSC, explained that preparing this Style Shop took two months. According to Seojung, opening an actual retail space involved many challenges. However, watching customers purchase products she designed and enjoying the space she helped create made the experience especially memorable for her. “It feels rewarding to me to see customers buy the products we designed and enjoy the style shop,” Seojung said. “Through this project, I experienced real field experience that will help my future fashion career, and I learned how to run an actual fashion store.” The Style Shop Korea illustrates how SUNY Korea students can apply what they learn in lectures to a real retail environment. By participating in product development, customer service, sales and even packaging, students gained real field experiences in several areas of fashion business. The style shop also gives the SUNY Korea community an opportunity to support student’s creativity while purchasing distinctive school merchandise. Written by Student Reporter, Yeonseo (Judy) Jo yeonseo_jo@fitnyc.edu
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