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South Korea Student-Built AI Pilots Clash in Virtual F-16 Dogfights at Korea Aerospace University's Inaugural "Top Gun" Challenge
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | SEOUL — A joint student team from Ajou University, Seoul National University, and POSTECH was crowned champion of the first "Korea Aerospace University President's Cup 2026 AI Pilot Top Gun Challenge," a nationwide competition in which AI agents developed by students piloted virtual F-16 fighter jets in head-to-head aerial combat. The finals, held September 17 at Korea Aerospace University's Electronics Building auditorium, drew the culmination of a competition that registered 290 teams and 873 participants from more than 80 universities across South Korea. Following p
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-10-02 20:48
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South Korea Venerable Jinwoo Begins Second Term as Jogye Order President, Pledges "New Century" for Korean Buddhism
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | In his inaugural address, Ven. Jinwoo pledged to "consult through collective wisdom, unite through empathy, and act with a public-spirited heart," describing his goal as ushering in a "new century" for Korean Buddhism built on the stability achieved during his first term. He said he approached the role with a sense of responsibility rather than celebration, noting that the previous four years had laid the groundwork for the Order's stability and that the time had come for what he called a more vigorous leap forward. A Ceremony Marked by Solidarity With the Vulnerable T
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-10-01 18:22
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South Korea Goyang City and Korea Aerospace University Forge Alliance to Build Aerospace and UAM Job Hub
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | GOYANG, South Korea — Officials from Goyang Special City and Korea Aerospace University met on September 18 to discuss plans to position aerospace, Urban Air Mobility (UAM), and artificial intelligence as future growth engines for the city, with the goal of translating research and industrial infrastructure into corporate investment and job creation. The meeting between Goyang Mayor Min Gyeong-seon and Korea Aerospace University President Heo Hee-young, held at the university, centered on an industry-academia cooperation strategy linking the university's aerospace rese
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-09-22 10:00
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South Korea Rare 1967 State Banquet Menu for German President Lübke Surfaces, Offering Window into Korea-Germany Diplomatic History
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun| SEOUL — The original menu from a 1967 state banquet hosted by then-President Park Chung-hee and First Lady Yuk Young-soo in honor of West German President Heinrich Lübke has come to light, offering a rare glimpse into the summit diplomacy between South Korea and Germany nearly six decades ago. According to diplomatic records held by the National Archives of Korea, President Lübke visited South Korea from March 2 to March 6, 1967, with related documents preserved as permanent records created by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The newly revealed menu, dated March 3, 1967
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-09-21 16:09
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South Korea K-Park Golf bridges generations, connecting people worldwide through health
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | The Republic of Korea (south) now must try to prepare for an era of living long and healthy lives, moving beyond the simple goal of longevity. Public health is a crucial value that determines not only the individual happiness but also the sustainable future of families, local communities, and the nation itself. Amidst these changing times, Park Golf stands out as a recreational sport worthy of attention. Its appeal lies not in complexity or grandeur; one can start with relatively simple equipment, and the burdens of time and cost are significantly lower compared with t
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- 2026-09-18 14:01
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South Korea Visiting Minister of Transport of Uzbekistan says at the Korea Aerospace University
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Minister Ilkhom Makhkamov of Transport of the Republic of Uzbekistan and his delegation discussed concrete implementation plans for aviation education and joint pilot training with President Heo Hee-young of the Korea Aerospace University (KAU). The Initiatives discussed at the meeting included joint education with Tashkent State Transport University (TSTU), Private Pilot License (PPL) programs, and simulator training. The Korea Aerospace University is set to expand its 40 years of flight training expertise to Central Asia. The Republic of Korea and the Republic of Uzb
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-09-14 19:48
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South Korea Tanzanian Ambassador Visits Korea Aerospace University to Discuss Aviation and AI Talent Cooperation
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Tanzanian Ambassador to South Korea Noel Emmanuel Kaganda led a delegation to Korea Aerospace University (KAUT) on September 2 to discuss expanding cooperation in education, research and talent development across aerospace, artificial intelligence, and science and technology. The meeting was attended by KAUT President Hur Hee-young, the university's Director of External Affairs, and Distinguished Professor Lee Jin-sang. The two sides agreed to pursue substantive cooperation projects in education, research and personnel exchange, building on years of established ties be
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-09-04 16:16
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South Korea World Peace Art Exhibition Donates 25 Folk Paintings to Seoul Southern Correctional Institution
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | The World Peace Art Exhibition donated 25 folk paintings to Seoul Southern Correctional Institution on September 3, one day after delivering 58 works to Wonju Prison, marking its 10th donation to a correctional facility nationwide. Seoul Southern Correctional Institution, led by Warden Jeong Jin-woo, announced that it received the artworks and held a donation ceremony at the facility. The ceremony was attended by Warden Jeong, former Daegu Regional Correctional Office Commissioner Kim Dong-hyun, World Peace Art Exhibition Chairman Lee Jon-young, Secretary General Kim T
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-09-04 16:06
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South Korea Korea Aerospace University Unveils Six Key Initiatives for Second Half of 2026, Appoints Six New Faculty
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Korea Aerospace University held a general faculty meeting on the first day of its second semester, presenting six key initiatives for the remainder of the year aimed at strengthening the university's competitiveness and building a foundation for future growth. The "2nd General Faculty Meeting for the 2026 Academic Year" took place on the afternoon of September 1 in the university's main auditorium. The session opened with the presentation of appointment letters to six new faculty members, followed by remarks from President Hur Hee-young and work reports from administra
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-09-04 16:01
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South Korea Today Art Chairman Park Jang-sun Pledges Additional 1 Billion Won to Korea Aerospace University
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Park Jang-sun, chairman of Today Art Co., Ltd., has pledged an additional 1 billion won to Korea Aerospace University's development fund, bringing his cumulative donations to the university to 2 billion won following an initial gift of 1 billion won in September 2024. Korea Aerospace University held an opening ceremony on the morning of September 3 for the "Park Jang-sun Lounge," a newly renovated student space on the first floor of the university's Academic Information Center, named in recognition of the chairman's contributions. A Multi-Purpose Space for Students Fun
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-09-04 15:57
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South Korea Venerable Jinwoo elected as 38th president of the Korean Buddhist Jogye Order, “Second-term president after 13 years”
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Ven. Jinwoo, the incumbent President of the Korean Buddhist Jogye Order, has been elected as the 38th president, successfully securing a consecutive term. The Central Election Commission of the Jogye Order announced on the 3rd that Ven. Jinwoo, Candidate Number 3, was elected with 183 votes in the election for the 38th President held at the Traditional Culture and Arts Performance Hall of the Korean Buddhist History and Culture Memorial Hall in the Jongno-gu Ward in Seoul. All 321 members of the electoral college participated in this election, including 81 members of t
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-09-04 13:28
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South Korea Odissi Troupe and Film Festival Highlight 12th Edition of "Sarang" as Embassy of India Unveils 2026 Cultural Calendar
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | The Embassy of India in Seoul held a press briefing on August 31, 2026, at the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre to announce details of the 12th edition of Sarang – The Festival of India in the Republic of Korea (ROK), alongside the 14th edition of the Indian Film Festival and updates on outcomes from the state visit of the President of the Republic of Korea to India earlier this year. Sarang, the Embassy's flagship annual cultural event, has been held since 2015 in partnership with local Korean organizations to introduce audiences across the country to Indian art, mus
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-08-31 16:47
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South Korea [Interview] Dean Lee Jaewan: “Korea Should Become a Leader in Shaping Aerospace Rules”
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | The competitiveness of the aerospace industry is no longer determined by technological capabilities alone. Along with the ability to develop advanced aircraft and satellites, it is becoming increasingly important to understand international rules and to design policies and institutions that reflect national interests. In particular, as Advanced Air Mobility and Urban Air Mobility (AAM/UAM), artificial intelligence and unmanned aviation, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), aviation carbon neutrality, space security and the private-sector-led “New Space” industry emerge as
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-08-24 18:12
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South Korea President Lee Jae-Myung hosts dinner with the candidate chairman fo tje Democratic Party of Korea
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | President Lee Jae-Myung hosted a dinner with Party Leader Kim Min-suk, former party leader candidates Reps. Jeong Cheong-rae and Song Young-gil, and Floor Leader Han Byung-do to celebrate the party's new beginning and to share a spirit of harmony. The dinner featured "Harmony Yukhoe," a dish made with representative ingredients from the candidates' hometowns, and the event proceeded in a warm and friendly atmosphere until the very end. President Lee first offered his congratulations to the newly appointed Party Leader Kim Min-suk and conveyed words of comfort and encou
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-08-20 14:48
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South Korea President Lee Jae-myung Presides Over Eulji National Security Council Meeting
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | President Lee Jae-myung presided over a plenary session of the Eulji National Security Council (NSC) on 18 August, reviewing the country's capacity to conduct a total national war effort and examining wartime transition procedures and measures across government agencies, according to a written briefing by presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung. President Lee said that while building a peace that removes the need to fight remains the top priority, preparation for worst-case scenarios is also essential. He instructed that the Eulji exercise be conducted as a substantive
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-08-18 11:00
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