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Introducing Our New Center Director for IES Abroad Seoul, Kyuseok Kim

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We are delighted to share that we have appointed Kyuseok (“KS”) Kim as the inaugural Center Director of IES Abroad Seoul

KS officially joined the Center on October 1, 2024, and we are thrilled to welcome him to IES Abroad after a comprehensive international search. 

As a scholar-practitioner, KS holds an extensive background in international education, and we are thrilled that he joins us with in-depth expertise in the field.

More on KS's Background in International Education

  • In addition to experience working in the educational technology field in South Korea, his administrative career at the State University of New York’s campus in Korea gave him invaluable insight into admissions, external relations, strategic planning teams, and managing university partnerships.
  • KS holds a BA in English Language Education from Korea University and an MBA from Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU). He is a Ph.D. candidate in Educational Administration and Higher Education at Korea University, where his research focuses on global higher education. 
  • As a Fulbright Scholar in the International Education Administrator Program, his ongoing scholarship and contributions to thought leadership will be a boon to IES Abroad, as he adds to the discourse on educational innovation with his insights on global challenges within the American university landscape.  

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“Following a comprehensive international search with many highly qualified candidates, KS emerged as our top choice. We are thrilled to have him join the IES Abroad family.”
Michael Adewumi, Ph.D., Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

In the coming months, KS will be working with Kate Smart, Dean of the Asia-Pacific, as he transitions into this role. He will also be attending our Annual Conference in Chicago on October 16-18, 2024.


A warm welcome to KS! Learn more about our programs in Seoul.

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