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Vol. 5 [Lifestyle] The Devil Wears Prada Is Back — And So Is the Question of What to Wear

Vol. 5 [Lifestyle] The Devil Wears Prada Is Back — And So Is the Question of What to Wear

The Devil Wears Prada 2 premieres in Korea on April 29, and the timing feels oddly perfect. The original wasn't just a workplace comedy. Beneath the one-liners and iconic closet scenes, it made a genuinely interesting case for why fashion matters — how what we wear says something before

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April 05, 2026 We have corrected this story on the gala dinner at the alumni summit, as well as its summary in the fourth newsletter. A previous version stated that the gala dinner was scheduled for April 17, 2026, and that the Texas Global Alumni Summit would take place on

SXSK Vol. 4 — March 29, 2026

SXSK Vol. 4 — March 29, 2026

Editor’s Note Smart Korea and UT on the Global Stage In this issue, we focus on how South Korea and UT are emerging as key players on the global stage. We begin with the Publisher’s Letter, which reflects on the role of Korea and our alumni in the

Vol. 4 [Publisher's Letter] The UN AI Hub: The Beginning of a Subtle Shift

Publisher's Letter

Vol. 4 [Publisher's Letter] The UN AI Hub: The Beginning of a Subtle Shift

Recently, there was a piece of news related to Korea that received little attention—both internationally and domestically. Six UN-affiliated organizations, including the WHO, agreed to support the establishment of a newly proposed UN AI Hub in Korea. The concept of an “AI Hub” itself is still unfamiliar, which naturally

Vol. 4 [UTAKA News] Official Website of UTAKA Open

Vol. 4 [UTAKA News] Official Website of UTAKA Open

* The official website of UTAKA (The University of Texas at Austin Korea Alumni Association) was launched on March 27, 2026. http://utkorea.org/ * Services available on the website include: -check and sign up for upcoming events, -find all updates related to our alma mater and the alumni association, as well

Vol. 4 [UTAKA News] First Thursday Gathering of March

Vol. 4 [UTAKA News] First Thursday Gathering of March

* Our alumni association’s regular First Thursday gathering was held on the evening of Thursday, March 05, co-hosted by Haesung "David" Chung (MBA ’17) and Gisub Kim (ECON ’19). * UT Alumni gathered at a rooftop bar in Itaewon with a refreshing ambience, where they enjoyed drinks and lively

Vol. 4 [Alumni News] President John Kim (PGE ‘05) to Give an Opening Speech for Alumni Summit’s Keynote Dinner

Vol. 4 [Alumni News] President John Kim (PGE ‘05) to Give an Opening Speech for Alumni Summit’s Keynote Dinner

* John Kim (PGE ’05), President of the UTAKA & Publisher of SXSK, will deliver a welcome address at the Opening Dinner of the Texas Global Alumni Summit on April 16. * He is leading innovation in Korea’s energy industry as Chairman of the Kaiper Group. He has also been successfully

Vol. 4 [UT Member Interview] 🎤Sun Kyu Park (CS ’03) Part 1 of 2

Vol. 4 [UT Member Interview] 🎤Sun Kyu Park (CS ’03) Part 1 of 2

This is Part 1 of the alumni interview with Sun Kyu Park (CS ’03), composed of questions designed to help us get to know him better on a personal level. Below is the English translation of the original Korean text. 🎤 How do you usually like to start your day? Before

Vol. 4 [UT Stories] UT Researcher Dr. Jung and UTCT Technology Enable Formal Identification of New Dinosaur Species Related to “Dooly”

Vol. 4 [UT Stories] UT Researcher Dr. Jung and UTCT Technology Enable Formal Identification of New Dinosaur Species Related to “Dooly”

• Dr. Jongyun Jung, a visiting post-doctoral researcher at UT Jackson School of Geosciences and his colleagues’ discovery of a new dinosaur species, Doolysaurus huhmini was made possible through micro-CT scanning at the University of Texas High-Resolution X-ray Computed Tomography (UTCT) facility. UTCT is a pioneering institution that was the first

Vol. 4 [UT Stories] Sponsorship Opportunities for the Inaugural Texas Global Alumni Summit

Vol. 4 [UT Stories] Sponsorship Opportunities for the Inaugural Texas Global Alumni Summit

* The inaugural Texas Global Alumni Summit “Innovation Across Borders” is accepting sponsorships. * Details about various sponsorship packages spanning individual or in-kind and presenting sponsor can be found on the website: https://cvent.utexas.edu/event/c04122cb-5a82-4397-bd9a-8cd4cc42de68/sponsorship- * Sponsoring the event will provide opportunities to enhance your brand value, connect more

Vol. 4 [Texas News] Airlines Move Forward on Proposed ICN–AUS Route

Vol. 4 [Texas News] Airlines Move Forward on Proposed ICN–AUS Route

* Korean Air and Delta Air Lines are actively reviewing the launch of a direct route connecting Incheon International Airport and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. On March 11, representatives from both airlines and local government officials gathered in Austin to discuss the plan. (Global Economic, TTW) * The immediate catalyst for these discussions

Vol. 4 [Texas News] Korea-Texas Economic Forum Launched

Vol. 4 [Texas News] Korea-Texas Economic Forum Launched

* The “Korea–Texas Economic Forum” officially began its activities following its inaugural general meeting held on the 19th. * At the meeting, former Consul General of Houston, Young-ho Jung, was appointed as Chairman of the Board, with no opposition raised during the selection process. * The forum is a private-sector cooperative body

Vol. 4 [Texas News] Big Tech Data Center Boom Sweeps Across Texas

Vol. 4 [Texas News] Big Tech Data Center Boom Sweeps Across Texas

* As Microsoft, Meta, and Google (backing Anthropic) successively announce large-scale AI data center investments in Texas—or significantly expand existing plans—the state is emerging as a key hub for AI infrastructure in the United States. * Microsoft has taken over the expansion of the Abilene, Texas data center project originally

Vol. 4 [Texas News] Texas A&M Turns to Texas-Grown Cabbage for Kimchi

Vol. 4 [Texas News] Texas A&M Turns to Texas-Grown Cabbage for Kimchi

* A Texas A&M University food scientist, Dr. Seockmo Ku is investigating whether kimchi produced using locally grown ingredients in Texas could be competitive both within the U.S. and in international markets. (Texas Standard, Agrilife Today) * Texas offers a natural advantage for cabbage farming, allowing for two separate

Vol. 4 [Lifestyle] Smart Hacks to Find Cherry Blossom Spots in South Korea

Vol. 4 [Lifestyle] Smart Hacks to Find Cherry Blossom Spots in South Korea

Where should you go to see cherry blossoms this year? You don’t have to spend time searching in person. Here are several free services that let you easily check nearby cherry blossom spots and walking paths on your smartphone at a glance. Smart Seoul Map — “Seoul Spring Flower Paths”

SXSK Vol. 3 — March 15, 2026

SXSK Vol. 3 — March 15, 2026

Editor’s Note Season of Spring The weather is gradually warming. Yet it is difficult to fully welcome the season after the loss of life in the Texas shooting and the ongoing war involving Iran. In this issue, we begin with the Publisher’s Letter, where Publisher John Kim (PGE

Vol. 3 [Publisher's Letter] The Iran War, the Markets, and Talarico

Vol. 3 [Publisher's Letter] The Iran War, the Markets, and Talarico

What many expected to end as a short operation—like Venezuela—has not unfolded according to plan in the U.S.–Iran war. Analysts now warn of a prolonged conflict, citing possible escalation involving Israel and other Middle Eastern states, and even limited Russian involvement. This has heightened concerns that

Vol. 3 [UTAKA News] UT MBA Students and Korean Alumni Hold Welcome Dinner in Seoul

Vol. 3 [UTAKA News] UT MBA Students and Korean Alumni Hold Welcome Dinner in Seoul

* On the evening of March 09, the first night of their visit to Korea through “the Global Connections” program, the University of Texas at Austin (UT) MBA students and Korean alumni gathered for a welcome dinner. * The dinner was organized by alumni in Korea to welcome UT MBA students visiting

Vol. 3 [UTAKA News] Industry Seminars for Visiting UT MBA Students in Korea—Featuring Dr. Brad Kim (ECE ’01) of MegazoneCloud & Sam M. Chung (UTIMCO) of Petra Capital Management

Vol. 3 [UTAKA News] Industry Seminars for Visiting UT MBA Students in Korea—Featuring Dr. Brad Kim (ECE ’01) of MegazoneCloud & Sam M. Chung (UTIMCO) of Petra Capital Management

MegazoneCloud — Quantum & Cloud Strategy Day * On March 10, MegazoneCloud—where Dr. Brad Kim (ECE ’01) serves as CQO—hosted a “Quantum & Cloud Strategy Day” at the Megazone Industry–Academia–Research Center. The event welcomed 37 attendees, including 33 UT McCombs MBA students along with faculty advisors and other

Vol. 3 [Alumni News] Dr. Jinsuk Lee (BIO ’08) Gives a Talk & the Risus Quartet a Performance at the Texas Global Alumni Summit 2026

Vol. 3 [Alumni News] Dr. Jinsuk Lee (BIO ’08) Gives a Talk & the Risus Quartet a Performance at the Texas Global Alumni Summit 2026

Jinsuk Lee — Plenary Speaker * Jinsuk Lee is among the plenary session speakers at the Texas Global Alumni Summit on April 17, bringing a career that spans cutting-edge scientific research and global corporate leadership. (home, Jinsuk Lee profile) * She earned her Ph.D. in Biology from UT Austin, with a specialization

Vol. 3 [Alumni News] Two Texas Longhorns, Two Views on Iran: Abbott (FIN ’81) Warns of Security Threat, Talarico (GOV ’11) Calls War Reckless

Vol. 3 [Alumni News] Two Texas Longhorns, Two Views on Iran: Abbott (FIN ’81) Warns of Security Threat, Talarico (GOV ’11) Calls War Reckless

* Texas State Representative James Talarico (GOV ’11), a Democrat from Austin currently seeking a U.S. Senate seat, publicly condemned President Trump's handling of the Iran conflict during a television appearance on March 12th, describing the administration's foreign policy as reckless. He pushed back against White

Vol. 3 [UT Member Interview] 🎤Haesung "David" Chung (MBA ’17) Part 1 of 2

Vol. 3 [UT Member Interview] 🎤Haesung "David" Chung (MBA ’17) Part 1 of 2

This is Part 1 of the alumni interview with Haesung "David" Chung (MBA ’17), composed of questions designed to help us get to know him better on a personal level. Below is the English translation of the original Korean text. 🎤 How do you usually like to start your

Vol. 3 [UT Stories] UT Community Gathers to Mourn and Demand Change After West Sixth Street Shooting

Vol. 3 [UT Stories] UT Community Gathers to Mourn and Demand Change After West Sixth Street Shooting

* Students Demand Action brought together roughly 200 members of the UT community at South Mall Tuesday evening for a candlelight vigil honoring those lost and injured in the West Sixth Street shooting — a tragedy that has shaken the university and the broader Austin community. * The names of three lives lost

Vol. 3 [UT Stories] Arts World Responds to Timothée Chalamet’s Remarks

Vol. 3 [UT Stories] Arts World Responds to Timothée Chalamet’s Remarks

* Actor Timothée Chalamet sparked controversy in the arts world after comments made during a CNN and Variety Town Hall with Matthew McConaughey (RTF ’93, professor of practice at the Moody College of Communication) at the University of Texas at Austin (UT), where he said “and I don't wanna

Vol. 3 [Texas News] America's First New Refinery in Half a Century Is Coming to Texas

Vol. 3 [Texas News] America's First New Refinery in Half a Century Is Coming to Texas

* For the first time in roughly half a century, a new oil refinery is set to be built in the United States, at the Port of Brownsville, Texas. President Trump announced the project on Truth Social, describing it as a $300 billion deal and the largest in U.S. history.