Koreans in Campus
By Melissa De Sagun
This year, AIM welcomes students from South Korea–Jaehoon Oh, Suk Hwan Kim and Jin Young Kim. They belong to MBA Cohort 6 and will be graduating in 2011.
Jaehoon Oh earned his degree in Agricultural Economics from Korea University. Prior joining AIM, he has worked for Kumkang Corporation, a fashion brand in Korea, as an assistant manager in the Planning and Coordination Division, a financial manager in the Indonesian Branch, and for PT Bosung Indonesia, a manufacturer of boxes and shopping bags in Indonesia, as a purchasing manager. As a manager, he encountered a lot of challenges along the way and has learnt a lot from his experiences. But for him, he firmly believes that he needs a strong foundation to become a more effective manager, and AIM being in line with his goals, is the best Institution which can hone him to becoming one. Like most of the students, Jaehoon took time to adapt to the new environment. “However, being around professional people–fellow students, professors and members of the AIM community, made it easier for me to gain confidence. I believe that each day will be a better one,” he says.
Suk Hwan Oh earned his degree in Hospitality Management in Enderun College. After graduating, he served as a casino agent in Running Mate Inc. and Majesty’s for three years. To support his future endeavours, he decided to enter AIM, which he believes is an outstanding graduate school that will help him reach the top. Having lived in the Philippines for a long time, Suk Hwan stills enjoys meeting new people. Like any other student, he devotes his time studying hard to build his strong foundation to be competitive in the industry.
Jin Young Kim earned her degree in English Area Studies in Han Kuk University of Foreign Studies. She then served as an overseas analyst in Shin Han, an art material manufacturing company, for two years. To be well equipped with excellent management skills, she decided to enter AIM. Like Jaehoon Oh and Suk Hwan Kim, she also works hard to meet the requirements needed for her studies. In spite of the hectic schedules and heavy workload, she still finds time to have leisurely trips in nearby provinces or just enjoy a short walk across AIM and do some shopping. Jin Young Kim has a grateful heart and wants to help and serve people from the lower class of the society and hopes to be a part of organizations such as UNICEF and ADB.
