Junghyun Kim
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I'm an undergraduate at Yonsei University, majoring in Business Administration and AI & Business (Convergence Advanced Major). I believe that innovation starts by addressing the discomforts I and those around me experience in daily life. That's why I put considerable effort into understanding and analyzing users' minds. Now, I am currently strengthening my foundation by taking courses in Consumer Behavior and Strategic Management, studying UX design methodologies in a club, and building an understanding of technical skill sets. Previously, I was involved in projects that captured consumer complaints and introduced innovative solutions based on web products. For example, I developed a web platform for disability mobility rights, and I also contributed to the creation of a real-time seat tracking system as part of the Uni.flow initiative at Yonsei University. |
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Education
| Degree | Institution | Year | Details |
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| B.S. in Business Administration & AI and Business | Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea | 2022 - Present | GPA: 4.06/4.3 |
| High School Diploma | CheongShim International Academy | 2019 - 2022 | Focus on global talents in the information era |
Research Interests
My academic focus lies in leveraging AI and technology for social innovation and consumer behavior analysis. I am particularly interested in exploring how Generative AI and Web Development can address feasible solutions.
Therefore, I’ve worked on projects aimed at enhancing accessibility and developing digital platforms, such as the disability mobility rights project and the real-time seat tracking system.
Honors & Awards
| Award Name | Result | Details | Date |
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| IHEI Festa | Top Award | Impact Business Best Team, selected from the 30 teams that passed the preliminary round. | Jan 2024 |
| IHEI Education Innovation Proposal Contest | Excellence Award | Proposed a subject "AI governance and public ethics." | Jan 2024 |
| AI Convergence Idea Contest | Excellence Award | Proposed a decentralized AI solution to address data monopolization. | Dec 2023 |
| Wrtn Prompthon | Top Award | Created an AI communication tool that bridges the generation gap, selected from 20 teams. | Sept 2023 |
| Spring 2023 Honors | Honors | Presented to students who are within the top 10% of their grade. | Spring 2023 |
| IHEI Winter Workstation | Excellence Award | Developed a web platform to improve mobility access for individuals with disabilities using Kakao Maps API. | Feb 2023 |
| Spring 2022 Honors | Honors | Presented to students who are within the top 10% of their grade. | Spring 2022 |
Scholarships
| Scholarship | Details |
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| AI & Business Convergence Advanced Major Scholarship | $1,500 for living expenses (Fall 2023) |
| Changgang Foundation Scholarship | Full tuition coverage (Spring 2023) |
| Yonsei University Merit-based Scholarship | One-third tuition fees (Fall 2022) |
| Lee Doo-Won Scholarship, Yonsei School of Business | $1,900 for living expenses (Spring 2022) |
| Innovative Talent Scholarship (University Innovation Support Project) | Living expenses support (Oct 2024) |
Projects & Researches
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Exchange Student Information Integration App🗓️ July 2024 ~ September 2024 I Designed an app to help students who face difficulties in obtaining information on exchange programs. I conducted user research and developed a prototype based on findings. Therefore I earned the top presenter award at a design seminar for presenting this project. Figma / Presentation PDF |
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Real-Time Seat Tracking at Uni.flowJunghyun Kim, Doyoung Kweon, Yoonseo Jung, Hyunjin Kang 🗓️ August 2023 ~ March 2024 Our team initially started by recommending campus spaces and providing detailed information, focusing on introducing hidden spots within the school. We concentrated on creating content and uploading it on Notion and Instagram. However, later on, we realized that the main issue students faced was the inability to access real-time information. As a result, we collaborated with the development team to create a device that could address this problem. We even got the chance to install these devices in places like Hankyung Hall and Matnasaem and launched the information on the web. During this process, I contributed by conceptualizing the website where the information would be uploaded and visualizing it using Figma, while also overseeing general promotion and contacting stakeholders. Instagram / Team Notion / Website / Poster / Portfolio |
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AI Convergence Idea ContestMinju Kim, Junghyun Kim, Jaeeun Lee, Jihoon Woo 🗓️ December 2023 Our team predicted AI issues that could arise in ten years and devised onboarding strategies for each domain. We raised concerns about the monopolization of data power by centralized AI agent systems and proposed a decentralized AI solution that combines concepts from Bitcoin and AI as a way to address this. Additionally, we suggested efforts in international politics, law, and education to mitigate the drawbacks and strengthen the advantages of decentralized AI, using practical examples like establishing legal regulations for unstructured information, AI governance, and creating participatory, hands-on curriculums for each domain. Presentation PDF |
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Social Innovation Education Proposal ContestJunghyun Kim, Jihyun Ryu 🗓️ December 2023 We proposed a course titled "AI Governance and Public Ethics," which would focus on legal discussions regarding potential issues in AI utilization and encourage students to find their own answers to these challenges. Presentation PDF / Award Certificate |
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Wrtn PrompthonJunghyun Kim, Sohee Choi 🗓️ September 2023 We developed an AI tool to resolve communication gaps between younger and older generations. Users could input a brief situation and a key message, and the AI would generate a smooth or witty way to deliver the message. Award Certificate / AI tool link |
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Dead Battery Collection Box Locator App (Web Interface Course Project)Junghyun Kim, Jihyun Ryu, Seohyun Kim, Chaehyun Kim, Seunghyun Lee 🗓️ April 2023 ~ June 2023 We planned an app to help users easily locate dead battery collection boxes and report new locations. The project implemented UI/UX principles learned in the course, and I contributed by designing the “Update the position of the Collection Box” screen using Figma and preparing the presentation and final PPT. Figma / Presentation PDF |
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Braille Signage AI Identification Project (Understanding and Using AI Course Project)🗓️ May 2023 ~ June 2023 I Identified an issue where braille signs for male and female restrooms were installed incorrectly, causing difficulties for visually impaired individuals. I tried to develope a solution by training an image dataset, allowing AI to identify the incorrect signage. Dataset / Youtube |
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Web Project for Disability Mobility RightsJunghyun Kim, Sohee Choi, Jihyeon Ryu, Seohyeon Yoon 🗓️ December 2022 ~ February 2023 Our team led the development of a website aimed at improving mobility access for the blind, winning the Excellence Award ($760 prize). In this team, I took on a role in developing a web platform using Kakao Maps API. Website / Presentation PDF |
Extracurricular Activities
| Activity | Position | Period | Details |
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| Mapo-gu Seogang Public Library | Student Worker | Sept. 2023 – Feb. 2024 | Managed book organization, handled book returns, and assisted library patrons. |
| Math Academy | Administrative Assistant | Aug. 2022 – Dec. 2023 | Managed assignments, test results, and checked attendance of students. |
| Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education | Student Worker (Gender Equality Team) | Mar. 2023 – Jun. 2023 | Assisted with office administration, managed incoming calls, shredded confidential papers. |
Experience
| Experience | Position | Period | Details |
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| Codeit Boost (IT Bootcamp Club) | Design Team Member | March 2024 – Present | Designed an app for students with difficulties obtaining exchange program information; earned top presenter award. |
| Yonsei College of Engineering Computer Club (POOLC) | Member | March 2024 – Present | Attended web development seminars and deepened AI knowledge through deep learning seminars. |
| Youth Mentorship Program | Co-founder | Sept. 2023 – Present | Co-founded a mentorship program for middle school students; raised over $2,750 for projects. |