Foundation
About aSSIST
Foundation
Founding Philosophy
Established under the guiding principles of the Republic of Korea’s educational system, the Foundation of the Seoul School of Integrated Sciences & Technologies is dedicated to fostering the development of professional managers who will steer Korea’s future advancement. With emphasis on the integration of diverse fields—natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities—with forward-thinking technological values, the Foundation of the Seoul School of Integrated Sciences & Technologies founded aSSIST University that is committed to cultivating professionals with practical knowledge, managerial skills, and the right attitudes and mindsets so that they can adeptly apply these interdisciplinary studies in real-world settings.
Historical Timeline
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2023
- Jun
- HWY-CHANG MOON is inaugurated as the 10th President
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2021
- Jun
- TaeHyun Kim is reappointed as the 9th President
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2019
- Jun
- TaeHyun Kim is reappointed as the 8th President
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2018
- Jul
- CHO Wan-kyoo is inaugurated as the 4th Board Chairperson
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2017
- Jun
- TaeHyun Kim is inaugurated as the 7th President
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2014
- Dec
- Il-Sup Kim is reappointed for a second term as the 6th President
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2012
- Dec
- Il-Sup Kim is inaugurated as the 5th President
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2011
- Aug
- Nam Sik Lee is inaugurated as the 4th President
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2010
- May
- Late Hwa Soon Hong takes office as Acting President and Vice President
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2009
- Mar
- Eun-Key Yoon is reappointed for a second term as the 3rd President
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2007
- Mar
- Eun-Key Yoon is inaugurated as the 2nd President
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2006
- Feb
- Kuk-Sop Yoon is inaugurated as the 3rd Board Chairperson
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2004
- Mar
- Opening of aSSIST University
- David N. Smith is inaugurated as the 1st President
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2003
- Dec
- Renaming as the Seoul School of Integrated Sciences & Technologies (aSSIST University)
- Nov
- Establishment approval for the Seoul School of Integrated Sciences & Technologies
- Jan
- On-Sun Kim is inaugurated as the 2nd Board Chairperson
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2002
- Apr
- Establishment approval for Seoul Academy
- Jong-Sang Ahn is inaugurated as the 1st Board Chairperson
Chairman’s Address
Since its opening in 2004, aSSIST University has rapidly advanced as a distinguished business school. Over the short span of about two decades, aSSIST University has not only spearheaded pioneering MBA programs and executive courses but has also made significant contributions in a broad range of areas, engaging in on-going community service and publishing sustainability reports.
Even in the face of many challenges on our journey, we have unwaveringly pursued our founding ethos of creativity and innovation. Today, proudly, aSSIST University now stands as a leading graduate school in Korea, on par with the country’s top business schools.
If we liken our journey to nurturing a tree, aSSIST University has taken firm root over the past two decades. We are now entering a new phase where the tree demands more nourishment and dedicated care to grow into a lush and magnificent entity, bearing fruitful outcomes. Our alumni, students, faculty, staff, and the Board of Directors are all together set to grow aSSIST into Korea’s foremost business school in both quality and magnitude, gaining global recognition.
We invite the continued support and encouragement of all those who appreciate aSSIST.
Thank you.
CHO Wan-kyoo, Chairman
Foundation of the Seoul School of Integrated Sciences & Technologies
Bio
| Name | CHO Wan-kyoo |
|---|---|
| Career Highlights | Advisor, Korean Federation of Science Education Societies (KOFSES) |
| Honorary President, aSSIST University | |
| Chairperson, Standing Advisory Committee, Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) | |
| Chairperson, Policy Evaluation Committee under the Prime Minister’s Office | |
| Chairperson, Association of University Presidents of Korea | |
| Executive advisor, Korea Support Committee for the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) | |
| President, Association of University Presidents of Korea | |
| Director, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology | |
| Professor Emeritus, Seoul National University | |
| 32nd Minister of Education | |
| President, Korea Bio (a Korean society for the bio industry) | |
| President, Korean Association of Biological Sciences (KAOBS) | |
| Chairperson, Presidential Advisory Council on Science and Technology (PACST) | |
| President, Korea Council for University Education | |
| 18th President, Seoul National University |
