SKKU proud of Asia's oldest university(1)

SKKU boasts of Asia's oldest university with over 600-year-long history

Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) was founded in 1398 as the highest national educational institute in the early years of the Chosun Dynasty in South Korea. 

As the oldest university in Asia, it has fostered leaders of the Korean society for more than 600 years. '修己治人,' pronounced as 'Su-Gi-Chi-In,' SKKU's main ideology, teaches that SKKU students sincerely strive to perfect themselves to contribute to the society. 

Old Sungkyunkwan was established over 600 years ago by royal decree to promote the scholarship in Confucianism. As a nation's highest educational institution, old Sungkyunkwan went through vicissitudes with the country it had served. 

Though a long history alone cannot guarantee the excellence of an institution, the rich culture, which exudes from a profound tradition, is surely a unique and valuable asset of the school.

ChungAng professor put on a listee on the world's directories(2)

A professor at ChungAng University becomes a listee on all three of the world's directories of biographical information of great achievers

Professor Jung, a renowned authority in knee joint and cruciate ligament treatment, is specifically known for successful surgical treatment of the posterior cruciate ligament. He is also an ardent researcher, holding a cruciate ligament related symposium for more than ten years so far. 

What's more, he is acclaimed for highly complex surgery assisted by arthroscopy and the computer navigation system including artificial joint replacement. 

Professor Jung, who has filled many important posts in The Korean Orthopedic Association, the Korea Knee Society; and the Korean Arthroscopy Society; is currently serving for the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at ChungAng University Hospital, an Affiliate of ChungAng University. 

He is now the head of the Knee Center, one of ChungAng University Hospital's special centers. He also teaches students at the Medical Department of ChungAng University.

ChungAng professor put on a listee on the world's directories(1)

A professor at ChungAng University becomes a listee on all three of the world's directories of biographical information of great achievers

Professor Jung Young-Bok of ChungAng University accomplished the feat of becoming listed on all three of the world's directories containing short biographies of the most noteworthy men and women. 

He was included in the Top 100 Health Professionals 2010 by the International Biographical Center last year. Further, he was recently selected to become listed on Marquis Who's Who published by News Communications of the US and the Great Minds of the 21st Century published by the American Biographical Institute. 

Professor Jung attributed his happiness to his wife. He stated: "From the bottom of my heart, I feel sorry and thankful to my wife at the same time. Thanks to her, I could remain in a university and make various achievements."

KAIST professor deserves 'Korea Engineering Award'(2)

A KAIST professor receives the 'Korea Engineering Award'

He applied the results of his findings in the manufacture of new materials and has made significant contributions to the Korean materials engineering industry. Professor Kang, known as a 'quiet scientist', stated: "I just conducted basic research with my students. I owe this big award to them."

As a renowned authority in materials engineering field, Professor Kang has published more than 200 papers on top-tier international journals ever since he started his academic career at KAIST in 1980. As a result, he was appointed as Distinguished Professor of KAIST in March 2010 in recognition of his research accomplishments. 

Actually behind his marvelous achievement, there was always KAIST. The school provided environment where Professor Kang could only devote himself to his research in the basic science field.

The 'Korea Engineering Award' was established back in 1994. A total of 24 recipients have been recognized through this award in various fields such as electronics, mechanics, chemistry and construction so far.

KAIST professor deserves 'Korea Engineering Award'(1)

A KAIST professor receives the 'Korea Engineering Award'

KAIST Professor Kang Suk-Joong of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering has received the 'Korea Engineering Award' from the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and the Korea Research Foundation. The award is given to those who have accomplished world-class research and results. 

The ceremony for the 'Korea Engineering Award' was held at the Seoul Press Center Press Club on the 22nd of December, 2010. Professor Kang has potentially redirected the direction of research in the field of the microstructure of materials by elucidating the fundamental principles behind how the microstructure of polycrystalline materials evolves. 

He applied the results of his findings in the manufacture of new materials and has made significant contributions to the Korean materials engineering industry.

Achievement of POSTECH professor's research group(2)

A POSTECH professor's research group develops a breakthrough method for extracting membrane proteins

Professor Kim stated: "This research makes the first case proving that a pumpkin-shaped coreless compound can be used not only for the basic biological research but also for various areas such as disease treatment and diagnosis". 

In particular, this breakthrough method is expected to change the paradigm in biotechnology field in that it can not only analyze disease but also cure patients without any side effects. As is the often the case with major scientific achievements, the research team had to go through numerous trials and errors. 

However, nothing could beat them who even returned weekend and holidays. Professor Kim stated: "We will continue to advance the research to be applied to different fields and to make joint efforts with biological section to develop new medicines.

Achievement of POSTECH professor's research group(1)

A POSTECH professor's research group develops a breakthrough method for extracting membrane proteins

A research group including Professor Kim Ki-Moon of the Department of Chemistry, Lee Don-Wook (Ph.D. candidate), Professor Ryu Sung-Ho of the Division of Molecular and Life Science at POSTECH and NOVACELL Technology, a Bio-Venture, has succeeded in separating cell membrane proteins from a cell using a 'cucurbituril', a pumpkin-shaped coreless compound. 

The result was published in the latest online edition of Nature Chemistry. The study finds that using a cucurbituril has many advantages over the commonly used avidin-biotin pair system in extracting plasma membrane proteins for disease analysis. 

The new method developed by the research group at POSTECH uses a cucurbituril-ferrocene pair system to selectively isolate plasma membrane proteins from their cells. It is shown to be more efficient in capturing membrane proteins with a much lower possibility of potential contamination.

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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.

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Can Asia fall in love with tea again?
Coffee's rise has tea companies scrambling to rebrand the region's favorite drink

Please share your impression on this week's cover story.

Please name out the world's top two tea producers. In addition, which countries are world's three biggest tea drinkers in absolute terms?

What makes Pantjoran Tea House in Jakarta's Chinatown differentiate itself from coffee shops in the city's malls? 

What are the key factors lying behind top tea companies' recent efforts to rebrand Asia’s favorite drink?

If any, please let us know your own experience of enjoying teas in Asia.

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Hashtag Travelers
The online generation ventures off the beaten path

Please share your impression on the hashtag travelers in this week’s article.

What are the key factors lying behind the booming of individual tourists in the Asian tourism filed?

Which Asian places or cities come to your mind first when it comes to destinations for free individual tours?

What Korean tourism industry confronting the new era of travel should learn from the Asian millennials?

If any, please let us know your own experience of hashtag traveling at home or abroad.

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Setting the Tone
New Starts are bursting into Asia's music market – and the world is listening

Please share your impression on the new stars appeared in this week's article.

What are the key factors lying behind the emergence of new stars in the Asia's music industry?

Which Asian stars come to your mind breaking national or regional barriers other than those in the entertainment field?

What Korean companies tapping into the Asian market should learn from Asian music sensations? 

If any, please let us know your own experience with hallyu(Korean wave) at home or abroad.

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Asian schools itself in the art of business
Regional MBA programs shine as demand for education soars

What are the key factors lying behind the booming of Asian business schools?

Please name out major characteristics of Asian business schools. How are they different from those of Western business schools?

Neither South Korean nor Japanese business schools are listed in top 50 of FT’s global MBA rankings. Please let us know your opinion especially in the aspect of the economic clout of the two countries.

Have you ever thought about singing up for Asian business schools including Korean schools? If so, why? If not, why?

How do you see the future of Asian business schools? What would be your recommendation for MBA programs in the region?

International Disputes over the Intellectual Property Rights(5)

Study on international disputes over the intellectual property rights

WIPO, Max Planck Institute in Germany and American Law Institute have also drafted international conventions regarding the governing law. These attempts are common in that they suggest 'lex loci protectionis' as principle for resolution of the international disputes over the intellectual property rights according to 'territorialitatsprinzip.' 

Indeed, it is difficult to solve the innumerable international disputes over the intellectual property rights arising simultaneously, while national interests conflict with each other due to different political, economic and cultural policies. Thus, unified global standards for the governing law have a long way to go.

Nevertheless, efforts should continue to be made to establish an international law and order for effective resolution of the international disputes over the intellectual property rights. Of course, Korea or the IT power envied by the world is obliged to be more concerned about the legal infra befitting her status in the international community.