On May 22nd, President Arthur Lee and the Vice President of Administration and External Relations Pyungryun Yu at SUNY Korea attended the Republic of Azerbaijan's Independence Day ceremony at the Grand Hyatt in Seoul. This event commemorated independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan, first declared in 1918, and saw participation from numerous representatives of embassies and organizations in Korea.
The attendance of President Lee and VP Yu highlights SUNY Korea’s commitment to fostering and enhancing international relationships. The event provided a great platform for the university’s leadership to interact with global counterparts and explore potential areas for cooperation and partnership.
SUNY Korea’s involvement in this event underscores its dedication to global engagement and its proactive approach in seeking new opportunities for academic and cultural collaboration. As the university continues to grow and evolve, such initiatives are meaningful in establishing SUNY Korea as a leading institution with a strong international presence.
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 Dep
On June 13th, 2025, SUNY Korea celebrated a momentous day, beginning with a commencement ceremony for the Spring 2025 graduating class at the IGC Auditorium. Together, the graduates of SUNY represented seven departments: Computer Science, Technology and Society, Mechanical Engineering, Business Management, Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Fashion Business Management, and Fashion Design. This wide array of majors was just one aspect of their diversity- students came fr
The SUNY Korea Quad was filled with excitement and energy as people gathered for the SUNY Korea Spring Festival, “Young, Wild, & Free,” which took place on Friday, May 23. The annual spring event served as a rich celebration of youth, creativity, and community. Kicking off at 3 p.m., the festival grounds came alive with interactive booths hosted by various student organizations. Activities ranged from paint-by-numbers mural painting to a shoe toss, mini-putt challenge
SUNY Korea Stony Brook is pleased to announce the launch of the Master’s degree program in Data Science. In an increasingly data-driven world, data science has become essential across all industries, including technology, healthcare, finance, government, and media. This new program is designed to meet the growing demand for professionals who can extract insights from data and be leaders in the digital age. Jointly offered by the Department of Computer Science and the Department
On April 30, 2025, SUNY Korea welcomed Dr. Ki-Pyung Yoo, Professor Emeritus of Chemical and Biological Engineering and the 14th President of Sogang University, to speak at the Distinguished Seminar series. Dr. Yoo delivered an overview of Korean history, tradition, passion for education, and current challenges, all of which were topics that students could deeply reflect on. Throughout the seminar, Dr. Yoo touched on a variety of topics, including the strengths and weaknesses of