Broadening global horizon and building up rich friendship
First of all, thanks to EWKLP program, my global horizon was amazingly broadened. Honestly specking, it was not my first time to go abroad. Since I joined the media industry, I have been to more than 20 countries on business trips even to South America and Scandinavian countries.
However, it was the work which counted the most on business trips. In other words, I rarely had enough time to look around the place and taste the local atmosphere. As a result, most times, I made myself be just satisfied with only scratching the surface of the unfamiliar culture.
But this time was a huge exception. Course works, group discussion and presentation, field studies, outdoor activities and travelling combined together, really worked to widen my global sights on various issues.
Broadening global horizon and building up rich friendship
These may create new business opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region after EWKLP students go back to their home. Amongst the participant countries, it is also anticipated that improved image on Korea will enhance nation-level relationship.
Against this background, it is not an easy thing at all to find out proper words or expressions which best describes my 3 months stay in Hawaii. After nights of twist and toast, I finally came up with two ideas; Broadening Global Horizon & Building Up Rich Friendship.
Needless to say, life at JAIMS and further in Hawaii was 'Golden Period of My Lifetime' mainly because I learned global perspective and met 19 gorgeous friends at the same time. And the expectation that I sincerely had deep in my heart back in Korea, dare to say, almost achieved during the past 3 months.
Broadening global horizon and building up rich friendship
Interviews with CEOs and corporate management convinced me that they are dying for new and practical business principles. In addition, EWKLP will serve a good chance to promote Korea to foreign friends.
In spite of strong economic size and potentials, Korea is one of the undervalued countries in the global stage. Some business sectors such as semi-conductor, shipping and automobile industry, Korean companies are leading the world.
By actively introducing Korean companies and their success stories to classes, I want to let EWKLP participants know more about Korea. At the same time, I will do my best to be more aware of neighboring countries.
Broadening global horizon and building up rich friendship
Before coming to Hawaii, in my application forms to
JAIMS, rough expectation on EWKLP went like this: EWKLP will be of great
significance to me. By studying various subjects of business, I can not only
deepen my knowledge but also harmonize my experience, as a journalist, with
theory.
That could explain why lessons from EWKLP will lead me to make more
profound articles on business practices. I have little doubt that 3 months in
Hawaii will absolutely help me realize my lifetime goal, contributing myself to
my country.
In this time of financial crisis, insightful articles can make
people happy. It can change the world, too. State-of-the-art business cases
will also give new ideas to business leaders in Korea with whom I have had firm
relationship.
Southeast Asia on the Move
- Emerging Asian economies race to build metros amid choking congestion
Please share your impression on this week's cover story.
What has made the traffic condition in Southeast Asian megacities such as Manila and Jakarta so desperate?
According to the article, Ho Chi Minh City seems to try to benefit from the latecomer advantage. Please explain more in detail about latecomer advantage.
Which countries or which international bodies have been in the forefront of leading infrastructure investments in Southeast Asia?
If any, please let us know your own experience of being exposed to choking congestion in Southeast Asia.
