Schedule

Host: Jangwoon Lee, University of Mary Washington, USA

Edward Chang, University of California, Riverside

Founding Director of the Young Oak Kim Center for Korean American Studies

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Host: Seok Kang, University of Texas, San Antonio, USA

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1. The Impact of AI and Relevant Technologies on Tourism and Hospitality in Korea: Challenges, Opportunities, and Future Directions

   • HS Chris Choi, University of Guelph, Canada​

   • Minwoo Lee, University of Houston, USA

   • WooJin Lee, Arizona State University, USA

   • Bomi Kang, Coastal Carolina University, USA

2. AI and ML in Personal Finance: Significance and Implications in Korea

   • Wookjae Heo, Purdue University, USA​

3. AI in the Korean Public Health Sector

   • Jeong-Nam Kim, The University of Oklahoma, USA​

4. 600 Years Tracking Back: Reviving Sejong the Great's Music with AI

   • Moon-Sook Park, University of Arkansas, USA  (Presenter)​

   • Dasaem Jeong, Sogang University, South Korea  (Presenter)

   • Donoung Lee, Seoul National University, South Korea  (Contributor)

   • Jeong-gyeong Park, Jindo National Gugak Center, South Korea  (Contributor)

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Host: Young B. Choi, Regent University, USA 

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1. Analyzing Human Capital for Stock Valuation in the Artificial Intelligence Era: Comparing Western and Korean Values in Business Communications

   • Hyuna Park, Brooklyn College, USA​

   • Jungshik Jason Hur, Lousiana Tech University, USA

2. Reimagining Mega Project Management: An AI-Driven Framework for Competitiveness, Value, and Integrity

   • Paul Hong, University of Toledo, USA​

   • Seung-Chul Kim, HanYang University, South Korea

   • So-Hyun Park, Konkuk University, South Korea

   • Zhezhu Wen, California State University at Fresno, USA

3. Ethical Implications of AI in Public Surveillance Systems in the United States and South Korea

   • Han Lheem, Fayetteville State University, USA​

4. AI enabled Design of 3D printed Cardiovascular Devices: The Impact on Global Health Care

   • Yugyung Lee, University of Missouri-Kansas City, USA

   • Chi H Lee, University of Missouri-Kansas City, USA

Host: Yoon G Kim, Cal Poly Humboldt, USA 

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• Program Duration: 12-15 minutes

• Performers: Moon-Sook Park, soprano (University of Arkansas); Hyun Kim, piano (University of Oklahoma); Cellist from the University of Texas at San Antonio

• Music/Songs: SanyuHwa (산유화, Flowers in the mountain) by Sunam Kim (1917–?); SuseonHwa (수선화, Daffodil) by Donjin Kim (1913–2009); Eehwawoo (이화우, Pear Blossom Rain) with Cello by Wonjoo Lee (1979-)

Host: Bomi Kang, Coastal Carolina University, USA 

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breaktime

• Kangwon Lee, University of Rhode Island; Tom Oh, Rochester Institute of Technology; JungWoo Ryoo, Pennsylvania State University; Victor Cha, Georgetown University

Host: Hyuna Park, City University of New York, USA (Moderator)

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breaktime

1. Utilizing Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Water Treatment and Management

   • Woo Hyoung Lee, University of Central Florida, USA​

   • Jungsu Park, Hanbat National University, South Korea

   • Cheol Young Park, Pohang University of Science and Technology, South Korea

2. Logic Gate XOR Plays an Important Role in AI Development

   • Yoon G Kim, Cal Poly Humboldt, USA​

3. Adoption and Diffusion of Generative Artificial Intelligence: Intention of Use in Korea and China

   • Wooyang Kim, Minnesota State University - Moorhead, USA​

   • Qinglin Li, Honam University, South Korea

   • C. Anthony Di Benedetto, Temple University, USA

   • Donald Hantula, Temple University, USA

4. Alloy Design and Additive Manufacturing Optimization by Artificial Intelligence for On-Demand, Customized, and On-Site Production of Engineering Components

   • Kevin Graydon, University of Central Florida, USA

   • Yongho Sohn, University of Central Florida, USA

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Host: Wookjae Heo, Purdue University, USA 

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breaktime

1. Artificial Intelligence in the Korean Cultural Industries: a game changer in cultural production

   • Dal Yong Jin, Simon Fraser University, Canada​

2. Artificial Intelligence Adoption and Diffusion in Korea: A systematic literature review and future research agenda

   • Bomi Kang, Coastal Carolina University, USA​

   • Bong Keun Jeong, Coastal Carolina University, USA

3. A case study of AI in the Dosan spirit for the cultivation of global citizenship

   • Yong Hwan Kim, George Washington University, USA​

4. Creativity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Interdisciplinary Creativity and Creative Leadership

   • Young B Choi, Regent University, USA​

5. Empowering Korean Diaspora Scholars: Advancing Trainability Skills for AI-Driven Global Knowledge

   • Jeonghwan Choi, University of Maine, Presque Isle, USA​

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Host: Woo Hyoung Lee, University of Central Florida, USA 

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breaktime

• Program Duration: 12-15 minutes

• Performers: Moon-Sook Park, soprano (University of Arkansas); Hyun Kim, piano (University of Oklahoma); Cellist from the University of Texas at San Antonio

• Music/Songs: Chueok(추억, Reminiscence) by Young-Sup Choi (1929-); Eeung Arirang (이응과 아리랑, Arirang) by Young Ran Park (1970-); Ari Arirang (아리아리랑, Ari Arirang) Jung-Jun An (1929–2009)

Host: Seok Kang, , University of Texas, San Antonio, USA