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December 9, 2025

SKK GSB Alumni Newsletter: November 2025

SKK GSB Alumni Newsletter

Newsletter No. 10

As the year draws to a close, we’re pleased to bring you the latest SKK GSB updates.

Stay warm, and we look forward to sharing more with you in the new year.

Campus Highlights

2025 SKK GSB

MBA Run Together

Building Energy, Community, and Shared Memories

The 2025 SKK GSB MBA Run Together brought together more than 120 students, alumni, and their families for a refreshing day at Olympic Park. Participants enjoyed the autumn weather while strengthening connections across programs and highlighting the strong sense of community at SKK GSB.

It was also a meaningful opportunity for alumni to reconnect in person after some time apart, creating an atmosphere filled with warm conversations and shared moments.

SKK GSB plans to continue hosting Run Together annually, providing more chances for our community to gather and stay connected. We look forward to seeing even more alumni participate in future events.

* You can also view the highlight video on our Instagram:

Watch it here: SKK GSB Instagram

ICIG Forum:

Investing in Climate, Investing in Growth

Exploring ESG, Market Trends, and Future Value

The ICIG Forum, featuring Yonghwan Choi from NH-Amundi Asset Management, explored how ESG has become a core value driver in the KOSPI 5000 era. The session examined global ESG trends, shifting investment methodologies, and their impact on market indices.

SKK GSB will continue to host ICIG Forums that highlight emerging issues in sustainability and finance, and we look forward to welcoming our community to future sessions.

Connecting Alumni

Alumni Insights:

Level Up Your Career Game!

Insights for Leadership, Growth, and Career Advancement

The Alumni Insights Session, co-hosted by the Alumni Association and the PMBA Student Council, featured perspectives from EMBA alumni working in semiconductor, biotech, and healthcare. The event offered meaningful insights on innovation and career development, followed by a networking reception that encouraged connection across programs.

Future sessions will also continue to welcome the broader alumni community as we expand opportunities for engagement, learning, and collaboration.

Alumni Continuing Education(ACE) Program

Lifelong Learning Opportunities for Alumni

As we close the year, we invite our alumni to explore the SKK GSB ACE Program—

a learning initiative designed to support continuous academic and professional development. Through ACE, alumni can audit selected MBA courses across programs, stay current with emerging business trends, and deepen their expertise in areas relevant to their careers.

Detailed program information, eligibility, and course offerings are available on the SKK GSB Alumni Association website. We encourage you to visit the Alumni Association site for full guidance and upcoming updates.

* SKK GSB Alumni Association website

Faculty Insights

Leadership Spotlight

Insights on the Future of Business Education in Asia

Dean Andrew Yi

QS Higher Education Summit APEC 2025

Dean Andrew Yi joined a panel of deans from leading Asian business schools at the QS Higher Education Summit APEC 2025, held at Korea University. The discussion explored how business education in Asia is evolving, what continues to be essential, and how schools can navigate emerging challenges and opportunities in a rapidly changing environment.

Faculty Interview

Welcoming Our New Faculty Members

This year, SKK GSB welcomed two new faculty members:

Professor Travers Barclay Child and Professor Samah Shaffakat.

Professor Child’s research focuses on the intersection of generative AI, finance, political economy, and economics, examining how firms and countries differ in their ability to adopt and benefit from AI technologies.
Professor Shaffakat’s work centers on leadership, ethics, and workplace behavior, including how dark leadership and power dynamics influence team ethics and employee well-being.

Both professors bring extensive international academic and research experience to SKK GSB. * You can read their full interviews on our website through the “Read More” button.

Professor Travers Barclay Child: Read More

Professor Samah Shaffakat: Read More

Stay connected with SKK GSB

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