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On July 3, three members of the Liberal Democratic Party from the Sapporo City Council in Japan visited SUNY Korea to discuss ways to promote global education and enhance mutual academic exchange between the two countries. During the visit, the council members received an overview of SUNY Korea’s cutting-edge academic programs in AI, robotics, and global fashion – fields in which the university has taken the leading role as the first American university at the Incheon Global campus. They were also provided with a campus tour, with the council members expressing great interest in how SUNY Korea attracts and nurtures top global talent, not only in STEM but across a range of fields. The council members included Iijima Hiroyuki, Kojima Yumi, and Yamada Ichiro, alongside SUNY Korea Vice President for Administration and External Relations Pyungryun Brian and other university officials. The meeting included in-depth discussions about the founding and establishment of SUNY Korea and the Incheon Global campus, university-industry cooperation, and future prospects for educational collaboration. Kojima Yumi stated, “It was a meaningful opportunity to visit SUNY Korea, see its successful educational model firsthand, and explore opportunities for collaboration. We look forward to building a productive relationship through continued cooperation.”
On June 19, SUNY Korea conducted a special training session in collaboration with the Gangwon Middle School Principals’ Association, that was targeted at preparing the future of education in the era of digital transformation. Held over two days from June 19 to 20 at Songdo International Business District, the session brought together over 100 middle school principals for the in-depth discussions and learning. As part of the training session, Professor Johng-Ihl Lee from the Department of Technology and Society and also the Vice Executive Director for the Research and Business Development Foundation (R&BDF) delivered a lecture titled “10 Useful Tips for Understanding the Advancement of AI.” Through this training session, the principals gained a deeper understanding of the direction of education and technological trends in the era of digital transformation, as well as valuable insights to guide future school operations and educational innovation. Building on this collaboration with the Gangwon region, SUNY Korea aims to broaden its partnerships with education offices and schools not only in Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Incheon, but across the country, to support education innovation and regional cooperation.
For the second year in a row, Department of Technology and Society Professor Neal Dreamson’s strong publication record, the impact of his work, and the notable quality of his scholarly contributions have placed him in the top 0.5% of all scholars worldwide. He has been awarded Top Scholar status based on his accomplishments over the prior five-year period, which is the same as last year, but this year he received another status in the category of ‘over the totality of his career (lifetime)’. Top Scholar - Lifetime #204 Pedagogy Top Scholar - Prior 5 Years #60 Digital electronics #64 Pedagogy ScholarGPS (https://scholargps.com) provides rankings of individuals and institutions Overall (in all Fields), in 14 broad Fields (such as Medicine, Engineering, or Humanities), in 177 Disciplines (such as Surgery, Computer Science, or History), and in over 350,000 Specialties (such as Cancer, Artificial Intelligence, or Ethics).
Lack of Talent Innovation Threatens National Competitiveness — Urgent Shift Needed in University Education Policy A new government has been inaugurated. While promoting unity remains important, the public's foremost concerns lie in restoring livelihoods and ensuring economic stability. Beyond short-term stimulus measures, there is an urgent need to strengthen South Korea’s long-term, sustainable national competitiveness. Achieving this level of competitiveness requires bold structural reforms, particularly in education and governance. Although South Korea excels in corporate agility and public adaptability, its progress is undermined by low government efficiency and excessive regulations. In contrast to top-ranked countries like Singapore and the U.S.—where universities serve as powerful engines of innovation—Korean universities remain tightly controlled, with limited autonomy over tuition, admissions, and institutional growth. To thrive in a rapidly evolving global landscape, the government must recognize universities as vital partners in innovation and talent development. Click here to read the full article.
Professor Neal Dreamson received the Incheon Metropolitan City Mayor's Commendation at the '2025 Incheon Fair Trade Festival' on June 14, 2025. The festival, hosted and organized by Incheon Metropolitan City and the Incheon Fair Trade Council, was held successfully on the afternoon of the 14th of June at the Songdo Central Park Lawn Square, with attendance by Incheon City Vice Mayor Hwang Hyo-jin, Incheon City Council Chairman Jeong Hae-kwon, and Incheon City Superintendent of Education Do Seong-hoon. The certificate of Commendation indicates that Professor Dreamson “has contributed greatly to the promotion of fair trade in Incheon Metropolitan City by actively participating in ethical consumption practices as well as raising awareness of fair trade”. Professor Dreamson serves as a member of the Incheon City Fair Trade Steering Committee, and he participates in establishing and promoting fair trade-related policies. In addition, he also serves as a member of the Incheon City Office of Education's 4th Industrial Revolution Education Promotion Committee, and as an outside director of the GM Employee Foundation Korea. In these roles, he has been actively promoting SUNY Korea in the community.
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