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Zawya
14-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
10 Korean STEM Fellows engage with UAE National Experts on future cooperation
Abu Dhabi - South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) brought together their next-generation leaders to explore future cooperation in science, technology, innovation, and sustainability. A special exchange event was held at the Emirates Foundation in Abu Dhabi, hosted by the Korea Foundation (KF). The event featured participants from the KF Global Fellows program and the UAE government's National Experts Program (NEP), marking the first formal engagement between rising STEM leaders from both countries. The gathering served as a platform for in-depth dialogue on shared national goals, including sustainability through innovation, the future of energy, talent mobility, and cross-border policy collaboration. The UAE's NEP cultivates strategic planning and innovation capabilities among mid-career professionals across government sectors. Similarly, the KF Global Fellows program aims to strengthen Korea's global leadership in STEM by providing international exposure to outstanding young professionals. Both programs share a mission: to equip future leaders with the tools to address global challenges and forge meaningful partnerships. The 10 fellows include Minsang Yu (CSO of AUTONOMOUS A2Z), Daewon Yoon (Researcher at Samsung Electronics), Keehoon Kang (Professor at Seoul National Univ.), Keungoui Kim (Professor at Yonsei Univ.), Sunghak Park (Professor at Sungkyunkwan Univ.), Jongho Won (Professor at Dankook Univ.), Jungwoo Kim (Researcher at KIST), Jeehye Min (Researcher at STEPI), Sungil Yun (Researcher at KITECH), and Wona Lee (Researcher at NIGT). Following their UAE visit, the fellows will continue to Vietnam and Singapore to engage with leading scientific institutions including the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). The delegation is accompanied by two senior mentors: Dr. Wonsoo Kim, former United Nations Under-Secretary-General and current Director of the Future Civilization Institute at Kyung Hee University; and Professor Hwasoo Yeo of KAIST's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Dr. Kim noted, "Addressing global challenges like climate change and AI transformation requires transnational solidarity. This exchange reflects our joint commitment to preparing the next generation of global leaders." The Korea Foundation will continue to expand the Global Fellows program, promoting STEM-based policy cooperation, international joint research, and startup partnerships-solidifying South Korea's position as a global leader in science and technology.
Web Release
14-05-2025
- Business
- Web Release
10 Korean STEM Fellows Engage with UAE National Experts on Future Cooperation
By Editor_wr Last updated May 14, 2025 South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) brought together their next-generation leaders to explore future cooperation in science, technology, innovation, and sustainability. A special exchange event was held at the Emirates Foundation in Abu Dhabi, hosted by the Korea Foundation (KF). The event featured participants from the KF Global Fellows program and the UAE government's National Experts Program (NEP), marking the first formal engagement between rising STEM leaders from both countries. The gathering served as a platform for in-depth dialogue on shared national goals, including sustainability through innovation, the future of energy, talent mobility, and cross-border policy collaboration. The UAE's NEP cultivates strategic planning and innovation capabilities among mid-career professionals across government sectors. Similarly, the KF Global Fellows program aims to strengthen Korea's global leadership in STEM by providing international exposure to outstanding young professionals. Both programs share a mission: to equip future leaders with the tools to address global challenges and forge meaningful partnerships. The 10 fellows include Minsang Yu (CSO of AUTONOMOUS A2Z), Daewon Yoon (Researcher at Samsung Electronics), Keehoon Kang (Professor at Seoul National Univ.), Keungoui Kim (Professor at Yonsei Univ.), Sunghak Park (Professor at Sungkyunkwan Univ.), Jongho Won (Professor at Dankook Univ.), Jungwoo Kim (Researcher at KIST), Jeehye Min (Researcher at STEPI), Sungil Yun (Researcher at KITECH), and Wona Lee (Researcher at NIGT). Following their UAE visit, the fellows will continue to Vietnam and Singapore to engage with leading scientific institutions including the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). The delegation is accompanied by two senior mentors: Dr. Wonsoo Kim, former United Nations Under-Secretary-General and current Director of the Future Civilization Institute at Kyung Hee University; and Professor Hwasoo Yeo of KAIST's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Dr. Kim noted, 'Addressing global challenges like climate change and AI transformation requires transnational solidarity. This exchange reflects our joint commitment to preparing the next generation of global leaders.' The Korea Foundation will continue to expand the Global Fellows program, promoting STEM-based policy cooperation, international joint research, and startup partnerships-solidifying South Korea's position as a global leader in science and technology. Prev Post Uber, WeRide Plan Robotaxi Expansion to 15 Cities Comments are closed.
Mid East Info
14-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
10 Korean STEM Fellows Engage with UAE National Experts on Future Cooperation - Middle East Business News and Information
Abu Dhabi, May 14, 2025 – South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) brought together their next-generation leaders to explore future cooperation in science, technology, innovation, and sustainability. A special exchange event was held at the Emirates Foundation in Abu Dhabi, hosted by the Korea Foundation (KF). The event featured participants from the KF Global Fellows program and the UAE government's National Experts Program (NEP), marking the first formal engagement between rising STEM leaders from both countries. The gathering served as a platform for in-depth dialogue on shared national goals, including sustainability through innovation, the future of energy, talent mobility, and cross-border policy collaboration. The UAE's NEP cultivates strategic planning and innovation capabilities among mid-career professionals across government sectors. Similarly, the KF Global Fellows program aims to strengthen Korea's global leadership in STEM by providing international exposure to outstanding young professionals. Both programs share a mission: to equip future leaders with the tools to address global challenges and forge meaningful partnerships. The 10 fellows include Minsang Yu (CSO of AUTONOMOUS A2Z), Daewon Yoon (Researcher at Samsung Electronics), Keehoon Kang (Professor at Seoul National Univ.), Keungoui Kim (Professor at Yonsei Univ.), Sunghak Park (Professor at Sungkyunkwan Univ.), Jongho Won (Professor at Dankook Univ.), Jungwoo Kim (Researcher at KIST), Jeehye Min (Researcher at STEPI), Sungil Yun (Researcher at KITECH), and Wona Lee (Researcher at NIGT). Following their UAE visit, the fellows will continue to Vietnam and Singapore to engage with leading scientific institutions including the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). The delegation is accompanied by two senior mentors: Dr. Wonsoo Kim, former United Nations Under-Secretary-General and current Director of the Future Civilization Institute at Kyung Hee University; and Professor Hwasoo Yeo of KAIST's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Dr. Kim noted, 'Addressing global challenges like climate change and AI transformation requires transnational solidarity. This exchange reflects our joint commitment to preparing the next generation of global leaders.' The Korean Foundation will continue to expand the Global Fellows program, promoting STEM-based policy cooperation, international joint research, and startup partnerships-solidifying South Korea's position as a global leader in science and technology.
Korea Herald
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Korean festival, not in Korea: Spring celebration of K-culture returns to Nantes, France
Printemps Coreen celebrates heritage of Jeju Island, Gwangju and Naju, South Jeolla Province, under a theme highlighting nature's 'harmony and grandeur' Printemps Coreen (Korean Spring), a festival centered on Korean nature, art and culture in Nantes, France, presents its 12th edition this year from May 14 to June 1, featuring programs at major cultural venues throughout the city with a population of about 320,000. Organized in collaboration with the Korea Foundation's Cosmopolis platform and local partners, including Stereolux and Salle Paul-Fort, the festival's theme, 'Harmonie et Grandeur de la Nature' (The harmony and grandeur of nature), offers a multidimensional exploration of nature and art from Korea. The 2025 edition highlights Jeju Island, Mudeungsan in Gwangju, and Naju, South Jeolla Province. According to the organizers, each region embodies the harmony between Korea's natural environment and its artistic expression: Jeju Island represents the sea, Mudeungsan the mountains, and Naju symbolizes human life and culture. 'This year's festival was curated to allow French audiences to experience Korea's unique natural landscapes and the art rooted within them through all five senses. We hope to deepen cultural dialogue between the two countries by presenting Korean aesthetics and sensibilities in artistic form," artistic director Lee Jung-joo noted. The highlight exhibition, 'Jeju: Living with the Sea,' sheds light on the life and ecology of haenyeo, Jeju Island's famed woman divers. Photographer Kim Hyung-sun presents a portrait series capturing the faces of over 300 haenyeo, while artist Joung Sang-gi documents Jeju's red mistletoe and springwater through video. French director Jean-Julien Pous juxtaposes the lives of haenyeo with women cheese-makers in the Pyrenees mountains in "Resonances," reflecting on the vitality of nature and women. The exhibition on Mudeungsan includes works by Kim Ok-lyoul, Choi Jin-kyung and Jeon Ha-eun. Kim showcases photographs taken over 10 years from the same spot each morning, evoking a meditative stillness. Choi interprets the sensory experience of hiking through vibrant color in her abstract paintings. Cho Chan-cheon and Kim Hye-sun draw inspiration from Soswaewon garden, presenting artworks that explore the relationship between humans and nature. Naju participates as a city of natural dyeing. The exhibition 'Wearing Grass, Sunlight and Wind' focuses on the indigo plant (jjok), highlighting the ecological value and aesthetic beauty of natural dyes. In addition to displays, live dyeing demonstrations and contemporary textile artworks invite visitors to engage more deeply with the tradition and its potential as a sustainable art form. In the performing arts, Jeju-based group The Pongnang, fusion band Sinnoi, and percussion-centered Samindong Rock reinterpret traditional Korean sounds through contemporary expression. As part of the festival, Tte fifth K-pop World Contest will be held at Stereolux on May 24, offering a cultural exchange platform for young French K-pop fans. A separate K-pop academy will also be run for French teens. The festival's rich curation extends to educational and experiential programs. A cultural conference will introduce Korea's traditional fermentation culture, featuring ssiganjang (aged soy sauce) and kimchi from the historical Nampa House. Urban Brook will reenact Jeju Island's traditional stone ritual (dolmatsi) with interpretive commentary. The Naju Natural Dyeing Museum will offer hands-on dyeing workshops to share themes of local identity and ecological sensitivity. Programs for local schoolchildren include Korean crafts and animation workshops. Following the Nantes edition, the event is scheduled to travel to Thonon-les-Bains, France, this November, further expanding the reach of Korean culture across Europe. For more information, visit
Korea Herald
22-04-2025
- Korea Herald
Chinese youth delegation visits S. Korea for 1st time in 6 yrs for exchange program
A Chinese youth delegation has visited South Korea for the first time in six years as part of a bilateral exchange program, Seoul's foreign ministry said Tuesday. A 53-member delegation arrived in South Korea on Monday for a six-day stay, during which they were to participate in various cultural exchange programs in Seoul and on the southern resort island of Jeju, according to the ministry. It marks the first visit by a Chinese youth delegation since 2019, following a hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The youth exchange program, co-hosted by the Korea Foundation and the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, resumed in 2024 after a five-year break due to the pandemic. Last year, a South Korean delegation visited China as part of the exchange initiative. "The promotion of cultural and people-to-people exchanges, as well as fostering mutual goodwill, is crucial in the relations between South Korea and China," Deputy Foreign Minister Chung Byung-won said during a welcoming ceremony. Calling young people the "hope and future" of the relations of the two nations, Chung emphasized their role as a bridge for the development of bilateral ties.
