Business Trip Report - Korea @ Nov-2025 (Trip 2)
posted: 05-Jan-2026 & updated: 05-Jan-2026
Report prepared by Sunghee Yun
Initial draft on 05-Jan-2026
Final Revised on 05-Jan-2026
Trip Overview
Korea • November 16-29, 2025 (13 nights) • Sunghee Yun
Comprehensive 13-night trip spanning multiple cities with breakthrough medical partnerships and regional expansion. During this trip, Sunghee
- secured Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital joint development partnership via 이시욱 대표
- obtained promise for 계명대학교 강혜인 교수 introduction for expanded clinical collaboration
- secured additional press coverage through 김소연 기자 (Money Today) interview
- received Suwon Special Zone invitation from 김준혁 의원 (National Assembly Member)
- delivered KMEA consultation session for Korean Medical Entrepreneurship Association members
- presented at Jeju Bio Forum on AI and food tech innovation
- advanced angel investment with Jinsul Joo through multiple meetings
- expanded Daejeon Korean medicine network with 대전대학교 대전한방병원
- secured KAIST connection through 배현민 (Director, KAIST Startup Center)
- strengthened BSR Korea partnership for government funding pathways
- delivered AI seminars at Korea University College of Medicine and SNU EE Fireside Chat
Basic Logistics
Dates - November 16-29, 2025 (13 nights)
Flights
- Outbound - OZ 211, SFO → ICN (departed Nov 16, arrived Nov 17 @ 8:30pm KST)
- Return - OZ 212, ICN → SFO (departed Nov 29)
Base - Suji, Gyeonggi-do (parents’ home)
Regional Trips
- Nov 21-22 - Overnight trip to Jeju for Jeju Bio Forum
- Flight: Gimpo → Jeju (10:55am → 12:10pm on Nov 21)
- Return: Jeju → Gimpo (3:05pm → 4:20pm on Nov 22)
- Nov 24 - Day trip to Daegu
- SRT 333: Dongtan Station → Dongdaegu Station (1:08pm → 2:34pm)
- Stay overnight in Daegu
- Nov 25 - Daegu to Daejeon
- SRT 328: Dongdaegu Station → Daejeon Station (11:35am → 12:17pm)
- Return: SRT 366: Daejeon Station → Dongtan Station (9:23pm → 10:09pm)
ACTION ITEMS
| Owner | Deliverable | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunghee Yun / Jin Young Heo | Formalize joint development agreement with Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital via 이시욱 대표 (CEO, MaiT) | Q1-2026 | In Progress |
| Sunghee Yun / Jin Young Heo | Meet 강혜인 교수 (Professor, Laboratory Medicine, Keimyung University) - introduction promised by 이시욱 대표 | Q4-2025 | In Progress |
| Sunghee Yun / Jin Young Heo | Follow up on Suwon Special Zone invitation from 김준혁 의원 | Q1-2026 | Pending |
| Sunghee Yun / Kee-hyun Paik | Finalize angel investment with Jinsul Joo - multiple meetings held | Q1-2026 | In Progress |
| Sunghee Yun / Jin Young Heo | Coordinate with BSR Korea (백승락 대표, 김유진 과장) on government funding applications | Q1-2026 | In Progress |
| Sunghee Yun | Develop partnership with 대전대학교 대전한방병원 - 류호룡 교수 (Dean, Korean Medicine College) | Q1-2026 | In Progress |
| Sunghee Yun | Engage with 배현민 (Director, KAIST Startup Center) on potential collaboration | Q1-2026 | Pending |
| Sunghee Yun | Follow up with 프리딕티브 AI (윤사중 CEO, 최낙준 Team Leader) on technical partnership | Q1-2026 | Pending |
| Sunghee Yun | Advance partnership with MaiT (이시욱 대표, 김윤채 CTO, 한봉주 QA Lead) | Q1-2026 | In Progress |
| Sunghee Yun | Coordinate with 윤성로 교수 (SNU EE/AI) on research collaboration and K-PAI | Q1-2026 | Pending |
| Sunghee Yun / Jin Young Heo | Consult with 김종수 (Technical Director, Nutrition & Future) on IRB/MFDS approval strategy | Q4-2025 | COMPLETED |
| Sunghee Yun | Follow up with Jeju Bio Forum contacts - 박용재 (Samyang Foods), 정용환/지영흔 (Jeju Technopark), 이기원 (Kwangdong Pharmaceutical) | Q1-2026 | Pending |
| Sunghee Yun | Follow up with 허재석 교수 (Soongsil University) on technical collaboration | Q1-2026 | Pending |
| Sunghee Yun | Engage 고재철 교수 (Korea University College of Medicine) on medical AI collaboration | Q1-2026 | Pending |
MILESTONES & TIMELINE
Immediate (Nov-Dec 2025):
- ✅ Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital joint development partnership secured via 이시욱 대표
- ✅ KMEA consultation session successfully delivered
- ✅ Suwon Special Zone invitation received from National Assembly Member
- ✅ Jeju Bio Forum presentation completed
- ✅ Angel investment advanced through multiple Jinsul Joo meetings
- ✅ Daejeon Korean medicine hospital network established
- ✅ KAIST Startup Center connection secured
- ✅ BSR Korea government funding partnership strengthened
- ✅ Money Today press interview completed
- ✅ SNU EE Fireside Chat delivered with strong student engagement
- 🔄 강혜인 교수 introduction pending (promised by 이시욱)
- 🔄 Joint development agreement formalization
Short-term (Q1 2026):
- Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital joint development agreement finalized
- 강혜인 교수 meeting and expanded clinical collaboration
- Suwon 특구 designation process initiated
- Angel investment closed with Jinsul Joo
- BSR Korea government funding applications submitted
- 대전대학교 대전한방병원 partnership formalized
- MaiT technical collaboration defined
- KAIST collaboration opportunities explored
Medium-term (2026):
- Clinical data generation from Keimyung partnership
- Suwon 특구 benefits activated
- Multiple Korean medicine hospital partnerships operational
- Government funding secured through BSR Korea
- KAIST ecosystem integration
- Regional presence expanded (Seoul, Daegu, Daejeon, Suwon)
STRATEGIC INSIGHTS
- Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital - BREAKTHROUGH Partnership:
- 이시욱 대표 (CEO, MaiT; MD/Professor at Keimyung) connection from Nov 24 Daegu dinner
- Joint development partnership secured - third major hospital track (SNUBH, Seoul Asan, Keimyung)
- 강혜인 교수 (Laboratory Medicine) introduction promised for expanded collaboration
- Daegu regional presence strengthens nationwide hospital network
- MaiT company partnership provides both clinical and commercial pathways
- Suwon 특구 (Special Zone) Invitation - New Government Pathway:
- 김준혁 의원 (National Assembly Member, Deputy Floor Leader) proactively invited Erudio Bio
- Complements Jeonbuk Special R&D Zone - diversifies government support
- National Assembly connection provides policy influence beyond just funding
- Suwon proximity to Seoul provides logistical advantages vs Jeonbuk
- Multi-City Regional Strategy Working:
- Seoul/Suji - base operations, university seminars, investor meetings
- Jeju - food tech/bio forum, island innovation ecosystem
- Daegu - Creative Economy Center, Keimyung Hospital, DGIST ecosystem
- Daejeon - BSR Korea government funding, 대전대학교 Korean medicine hospital
- Suwon - potential 특구 designation, city government relations
- Geographic diversification creates multiple value creation pathways
- Korean Medicine Hospital Network Expansion:
- 대전대학교 대전한방병원 - 류호룡 교수 (Dean, Korean Medicine College)
- Complements existing 대한한의사협회 relationship
- Daejeon location provides central Korea presence
- Hospital-level partnership vs association provides clinical trial pathway
- Multiple professors engaged (류호룡, 허준영, 박미소)
- KMEA Consultation - Medical Entrepreneur Penetration:
- Remote consultation delivered successfully on Nov 22
- Title: “Navigating the AI-Bio Frontier - Technical Strategy and Entrepreneurial Decision-Making for MDs”
- KMEA members are ideal early adopters - medical background + entrepreneurial mindset
- Consultation format allows deeper engagement than one-time presentation
- Network effect potential as satisfied members refer others
- Angel Investment Momentum - Multiple Touchpoints:
- Nov 20 - phone call on terms
- Nov 22 - dinner meeting in person
- Multiple engagement points demonstrate serious investor interest
- Investment nearing finalization stage
- Press Strategy Compounding:
- Nov 20 interview with 김소연 (Money Today)
- Gates Foundation Award coverage
- SNUBH partnership details shared
- Technology and product explanation
- Builds on previous Money Today articles (Sep trip)
- Consistent media presence reinforces market credibility
- KAIST Ecosystem Entry:
- 배현민 (Director, KAIST Startup Center; CEO, KAIST Holdings; Professor, EE)
- KAIST top-tier technical university reputation
- Startup center connection provides entrepreneurial ecosystem access
- KAIST Holdings suggests investment potential beyond just research collaboration
- Met through 대전대학교 dinner networking - demonstrates compound network effects
- BSR Korea - Government Funding Execution Partner:
- In-person visit to BSR Korea office in Daejeon
- 백승락 대표 (CEO) and 김유진 과장 (Manager) relationship strengthened
- Government funding application expertise critical for maximizing grant success
- Jeonbuk relationship established in Aug, now Daejeon visit shows commitment
- Educational Institution Diversity:
- Medical schools - Korea University College of Medicine (고재철 교수)
- Engineering schools - SNU EE Fireside Chat, KAIST
- Business schools - Previous KUBS engagement
- Korean medicine schools - 대전대학교
- Diverse academic engagement positions Erudio Bio as interdisciplinary leader
- Negative Signal Management:
- Nov 23 meeting with 송현종 (Corporate Staff, SK Hynix)
- Identified as “too big corporate” with less knowledge/insight than expected
- Made conscious decision to avoid similar meetings
- Demonstrates filtering capability - not all meetings are valuable
- Time management through selective relationship building
- Alumni Network Continuous Investment:
- Seoul Science High School reunion (Nov 19)
- Elementary school friends breakfast (Nov 20) - Deloitte, PwC, P&C Group connections
- 백윤학 교수 (Yeungnam University) late-night chat - high school friend
- Long-term relationship maintenance for potential future value
- Professional services connections (Deloitte, PwC) could provide corporate development support
- Food Tech Adjacent Market Exploration:
- Jeju Bio Forum focus on food tech innovation
- 박용재 (Samyang Foods Healthcare Strategy Office)
- 이기원 (Kwangdong Pharmaceutical Natural Products Research)
- 박종태/이창규 (CarboExpert)
- VSA platform potentially applicable to food safety, nutrition analysis
- Adjacent market exploration for TAM expansion
- SNU Relationship Deepening:
- Multiple SNU touchpoints: 윤성로 교수 (EE/AI), 심병효 교수 (EE)
- SNU EE Fireside Chat with students (Nov 27)
- Dinner with participating students
- Multi-generational engagement (professors + students)
- SNU as Korea’s #1 university provides maximum credibility
- Asan Foundation Follow-up - Relationship Maintenance:
- Nov 28 breakfast with 김인재 (Secretary General, Asan Foundation)
- Second meeting (first in Oct) demonstrates serious relationship development
- 박찬익 (MANGOBOOST CCO) introduced at breakfast
- 김동욱 (SK Hynix HR Team Leader) also present
- Seoul Asan Hospital partnership remains on track for when Erudio Bio ready
KEY MEETINGS & OUTCOMES
17-Nov-2025 - Arrival & Strategy Planning
8:30pm onwards - Airport Pickup & Car Strategy Meeting
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun
- Jin Young Heo (CLO, Erudio Bio Korea) - picked up from ICN
Meeting Flow
- Strategy meeting initiated in car from ICN to Suji
- Continued at Sunghee’s parents’ home in Suji (~30 minutes)
Purpose
Erudio Bio Korea strategy planning and trip coordination
18-Nov-2025 - Suwon Consultation & Medical Research Symposium
10am-11am - Remote Consultation for Suwon City
Organizer
라온데이터앤컨설팅 (Raon Data & Consulting)
Topic
Consultation related to Gwangyo Quantum Bio Summit (광교 양자 바이오 서밋)
Format
Remote Zoom interview/consultation
Contact
이지연 (Lee Ji Yeon, Ph.D. Tourism, PM, Raon Data & Consulting)
1pm-6pm - SKKU X KBSMC X K-BioX Symposium
Location
Kangbuk Samsung Hospital (강북삼성병원)
Key Attendees Met
- 박웅양 (Director, Samsung Genome Institute; Department of Molecular Cell Biology, Samsung Seoul Hospital)
- 원경재 (Associate Professor, Department of Computational Biomedicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center)
- 이재규 (Department Chair / Associate Professor, Department of Applied Bioengineering / Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University)
Learning Outcomes
- Attended presentations on bio/medical/AI research results
- Gained insights into computational biomedicine and genomics research
- Networked with prominent MDs and researchers
19-Nov-2025 - Korea University & Networking
12pm-1:30pm - Lunch with Korea University Faculty
Attendee
- Sunghee Yun
- 고재철 교수 (M.D. / Professor, Korea University College of Medicine)
Purpose
Pre-seminar discussion, invited by 고재철 교수 for special AI lecture
2pm-3:30pm - Korea University College of Medicine Special AI Lecture
Title
“AI-Powered Drug Discovery and Diagnostics - Technology, Business Models, and the Entrepreneurial Journey” abstract
Invited by
고재철 교수 (Professor, Korea University College of Medicine)
Outcome
Positioned Erudio Bio for medical AI collaboration with Korea University
3:45pm-5:45pm - Individual Consultation
Consultee
박지영 (attended previous KUBS AI lecture)
Purpose
Individual consultation and advice based on previous lecture attendance
6pm-9pm - Seoul Science High School (SSHS) Reunion
Purpose
Strengthen alumni network for potential Erudio Bio connections and support
20-Nov-2025 - Multi-Meeting Day - Investors, Partnerships, Press
8am-9:30am - Elementary School Friends Breakfast
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun
- 한경수 (Partner / Executive Director, Deloitte Digital, Deloitte Consulting)
- 반종택 (Trust Solutions Partner, State & Local Tax Services, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP)
- 박상현 (Managing Director, P&C Group)
Purpose
General networking and strengthen personal connections with professional services leaders
11am-12pm - Coffee Chat - Giboo Partnership Exploration
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun
- 이지은 (CEO & Co-Founder, Giboo)
Purpose
General networking for potential collaboration opportunities
3pm-5pm - LULUMEDIC Partnership Discussion
Attendee
- Sunghee Yun
- 김영웅 (President, Korea Digital Health Industry Association / CEO, LULUMEDIC)
Purpose
Continue partnership discussions between Erudio Bio and LULUMEDIC
5:30pm-6pm - Phone Call - Angel Investment Terms
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun (phone)
- 주진술 (Jinsul Joo - angel investor)
Discussion
Further discussion on investment terms and structure
6:15pm-8:15pm - Media Interview - Press Exposure
Attendee
- Sunghee Yun
- 김소연 기자 (Deputy Manager, Information Media Science, Money Today)
Discussion Topics
- Erudio Bio, Inc. technology and products
- SNUBH partnership details
- Gates Foundation Award
- Business partnerships and strategy
OUTCOME
Another press exposure secured with Money Today - continuing positive media momentum
21-Nov-2025 - Jeju Bio Forum
10:55am-12:10pm - Flight to Jeju
3pm-5:30pm - Jeju Bio Forum Special AI Lecture
Title
“The AI Recipe for Food Innovation - Silicon Valley Technologies, Business Models, and Opportunities for Foodtech” abstract
Outcome
Explored food tech adjacent market opportunities for VSA platform
6pm-8pm - Networking Dinner
Key Attendees
- 박용재 (Executive Director, Healthcare Business Strategy Office, Samyang Foods)
- 박종태 (CEO / Professor Food Engineering Chungnam National University, CarboExpert)
- 박지권 (Team Leader, Clean Bio Business Division / Bio Center / Food Business Team, Jeju Technopark)
- 이기원 (Team Leader, Natural Products Research Team, Kwangdong Pharmaceutical)
- 이상준 (Planning & Coordination Office Director, World FoodTech Council)
- 이창규 (Research Director / COO / Food Technologist, CarboExpert)
- 정용환 (Division Director, Clean Bio Business Division, Jeju Technopark)
- 지영흔 (President, Jeju Technopark)
Outcomes
Expanded network in food tech and pharmaceutical industries with potential for VSA platform applications
22-Nov-2025 - KMEA Consultation & Angel Investment
1pm-2pm - KMEA Remote Consultation - CRITICAL DELIVERY
Organization
Korean Medical Entrepreneurship Association (KMEA)
Title
“Navigating the AI-Bio Frontier - Technical Strategy and Entrepreneurial Decision-Making for MDs”
Format
Remote consultation session for KMEA members
Arranged by
윤여빈 (Executive Board Director, KMEA) - from Nov 5-8 trip connection
OUTCOME
Successfully delivered consultation to medical entrepreneur network - potential early adopter community engaged
3:05pm-4:20pm - Return Flight to Seoul (Gimpo)
7pm-9pm - Angel Investment Advancement Dinner
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun
- 주진술 (Jinsul Joo - angel investor)
Purpose
Continue angel investment discussions toward finalization
23-Nov-2025 - National Assembly & Network Management
12pm-2pm - National Assembly Member Lunch - SUWON 특구 INVITATION
Attendee
- Sunghee Yun
- 김준혁 의원 (National Assembly Member / Deputy Floor Leader, Democratic Party, National Assembly)
Discussion Topics
- AI technology, market, Silicon Valley landscape
- Erudio Bio business model and SNUBH collaboration
- CRITICAL OUTCOME - 김준혁 의원 invited Erudio Bio to apply for Suwon 특구 (Special Zone)
Strategic Impact
National Assembly Member proactively inviting Erudio Bio represents strong government validation and new government support pathway
3pm-4pm - Coffee Chat - Negative Signal
Attendee
- Sunghee Yun
- 송현종 사장 (Corporate Staff, SK Hynix)
Assessment
- Insufficient insight and knowledge
- “Too big corporate guy” mentality
- Less knowledge than expected, some incorrect ideas
- Decision - avoid similar meetings in future, focus on high-value connections
9pm-11pm - Korean Medicine Partnership Continuation
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun
- 정유옹 (Senior Vice President, The Association of Korean Medicine)
- 홍승훈 (Senior Engineer, SK Hynix)
Purpose
Continue Korean Medicine AI collaboration discussions
24-Nov-2025 - Daegu Day - KEIMYUNG BREAKTHROUGH
9:30am-11am - LULUMEDIC Partnership Brunch
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun
- 김영웅 대표 (CEO, LULUMEDIC)
Purpose
Continue partnership discussions between Erudio Bio and LULUMEDIC
1:08pm-2:34pm - Travel to Daegu
SRT 333: Dongtan Station → Dongdaegu Station
5pm-6pm - DASH (Daegu Scale-Up Hub) Visit
Location
대구스케일업허브 (DASH - Daegu Scale-Up Hub)
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun
- 최문종 (Director, Daegu Scale-Up Hub Startup Incubation Center / Director Investment & Growth Office, Daegu Creative Economy Innovation Center)
- 김동혁 대표 (Founder / CEO, Lemon Cloud)
Purpose
Learn about opportunities with Daegu Creative Economy Innovation Center for government grants/investment
6:30pm-9:45pm - Daegu Networking Dinner - BREAKTHROUGH PARTNERSHIP
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun
- Jin Young Heo (CLO, Erudio Bio Korea)
- 최문종 (Director, Daegu Creative Economy Innovation Center)
- 김동혁 대표 (CEO, Lemon Cloud)
- 이시욱 대표이사 (CEO, MaiT / Professor & M.D., Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital)
- 백운주 (Founder / CEO, SAGKOREA)
CRITICAL OUTCOME
Meeting led to joint development partnership with Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital via 이시욱 대표
Strategic Impact
- Third major hospital partnership secured (SNUBH, Seoul Asan, Keimyung)
- Daegu regional presence established
- MaiT company partnership provides clinical + commercial pathway
- 이시욱’s dual role (hospital professor + CEO) maximizes collaboration potential
11pm-1am - Alumni Networking
Attendee
- Sunghee Yun
- 백윤학 교수 (Professor, Yeungnam University) - high school friend
Purpose
General networking and maintain long-term friendship connection
25-Nov-2025 - Daejeon Day - Government Funding & Korean Medicine
11:35am-12:17pm - Travel Daegu to Daejeon
SRT 328: Dongdaegu Station → Daejeon Station
12:30pm - BSR Korea Office Visit
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun
- 백승락 대표 (CEO, BSR Korea)
- 김유진 과장 (Manager, BSR Korea)
Purpose
In-person visit to strengthen BSR Korea partnership
1pm-2pm - Lunch - Government Funding Strategy
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun
- 김유진 과장 (Manager, BSR Korea)
Discussion Topics
- Potential opportunities for government funding
- Partnership with BSR Korea for funding application support
Outcome
Strengthened BSR Korea relationship for government grant execution
2:30pm-4pm - 대전대학교 대전한방병원 Visit
Location
Daejeon University Daejeon Korean Medicine Hospital (대전대학교 대전한방병원)
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun
- 류호룡 교수 (Professor / Dean, Korean Medicine College / Daejeon Korean Medicine Hospital, Daejeon University)
- 허준영 교수 (Professor, Daejeon Korean Medicine Hospital, Daejeon University)
Introduced by
편재호 (Advisor, Silicon Valley Innovation Center, Carrot Global / Professor, San Jose State University)
Purpose
Explore partnership opportunities with Korean medicine hospital in Daejeon
5:30pm-8pm - Daejeon Networking Dinner - KAIST Connection
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun
- 편재호 교수 (Advisor, Carrot Global / Professor, SJSU)
- 류호룡 교수 (Dean, Korean Medicine College, Daejeon University)
- 박미소 (Korean Medicine Doctor / Ph.D. / Assistant Professor / Research Korean Medicine Doctor, Department of Preliminary Korean Medicine / Daejeon Korean Medicine Hospital Clinical Trial Center, Daejeon University)
- 윤사중 대표 (CEO, Predictive AI)
- 최낙준 (Team Leader, AI Platform Development, Predictive AI)
- 배현민 (Director KAIST Startup Center / CEO / Professor, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering / KAIST Holdings, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)
- 박성일 (Ph.D. Korean Medicine / Chairman / Kyung Hee Korean Medicine External Professor, S-KAI)
CRITICAL OUTCOME
KAIST connection secured through 배현민 (Director, KAIST Startup Center / Professor / KAIST Holdings CEO)
Strategic Impact
- KAIST top-tier technical university access
- Startup center connection provides entrepreneurial ecosystem
- KAIST Holdings suggests investment potential
- 프리딕티브 AI technical partnership opportunity
- 대전대학교 대전한방병원 partnership framework established
9:23pm-10:09pm - Return to Seoul Area
SRT 366: Daejeon Station → Dongtan Station
26-Nov-2025 - IRB/MFDS Strategy & Knowledge Exchange
12pm-1pm - IRB/MFDS Consultation Lunch
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun
- Jin Young Heo (CLO, Erudio Bio Korea)
- 김종수 (Technical Director, Nutrition & Future - 영양과 미래)
Purpose
Seek advice for IRB approval process and MFDS (KFDA) approval strategy
Outcome
Gained regulatory approval guidance from industry expert
7:30pm-9:30pm - Technical Knowledge Exchange
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun
- 채관엽 (Master, S.LSI Digital IP Development Team, Samsung Electronics)
Purpose
Continued semiconductor and AI technology knowledge exchange
27-Nov-2025 - SNU Engagement & Student Outreach
10am-11am - Coffee Chat - Soongsil University
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun
- 허재석 교수 (Assistant Professor, Soongsil University)
Purpose
Get technical insights and discuss potential partnership
12pm-1:30pm - Lunch - SNU AI Faculty
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun
- 윤성로 교수 (Professor / Ph.D., College of Engineering / School of Electrical and Computer Engineering / Interdisciplinary Program in Artificial Intelligence, Seoul National University)
Purpose
- Gain AI research insights
- Discuss potential partnership opportunities
- Strengthen SNU networking in general
4:30pm-6pm - SNU EE Fireside Chat for Students
Title
“Finding Your Path Through the Complete Landscape - A Practitioner’s Journey from Theory to Impact” abstract
Format
Fireside chat for SNU EE students on AI, entrepreneurship, Silicon Valley
Audience Engagement
Extensive questions from students - strong engagement
6:30pm-8pm - Dinner with Students & Faculty
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun
- SNU EE students who attended Fireside Chat
- 심병효 교수 (Professor, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Seoul National University)
Purpose
Continue discussion and relationship building with next generation
28-Nov-2025 - Asan Foundation Follow-up & MaiT Partnership
8am-10am - Asan Foundation Breakfast - Relationship Strengthening
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun
- 김인재 (Secretary General, Asan Foundation)
- 박찬익 (Chief Commercial Officer, MANGOBOOST)
- 김동욱 (HR Team Leader, SK Hynix)
Purpose
- Follow up on previous Oct meeting discussions
- Further strengthen relationship with Asan Foundation
- Expand network through 김인재’s connections
Outcome
Seoul Asan Hospital partnership track remains active and progressing
12pm-1pm - MaiT Partnership & 강혜인 교수 INTRODUCTION
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun
- 이시욱 대표이사 (CEO, MaiT / M.D. / Professor, Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital)
- 한봉주 (QA Lead, MaiT)
- 김윤채 (CTO, MaiT)
Discussion
Discuss potential collaboration between Erudio Bio and MaiT
CRITICAL OUTCOME
이시욱 대표 promised to introduce 강혜인 교수 (Professor, Laboratory Medicine, Keimyung University)
Strategic Impact
- Expands Keimyung partnership beyond 이시욱 to laboratory medicine department
- 강혜인 교수 introduction enables clinical diagnostics collaboration
- Similar joint development model with Keimyung as with SNUBH
- Multiple contact points at single institution strengthens partnership
FUNDRAISING
Angel Investment - Advanced Stage
Investor - 주진술 (Jinsul Joo)
Timeline
- Sep 20, 2025 - Initial breakfast meeting
- Oct 19, 2025 - Relationship development dinner
- Nov 20, 2025 - Phone call on investment terms
- Nov 22, 2025 - In-person dinner meeting
- Amount - ₩500,000,000 (500 million won)
Status - Advanced stage, multiple meetings held, nearing finalization
Government Funding - BSR Korea Partnership
Partner - BSR Korea (백승락 대표, 김유진 과장)
Opportunity - Government funding application support and consulting
Timeline
- Aug 8, 2025 - Initial Jeonbuk meeting
- Nov 25, 2025 - Daejeon office visit and lunch meeting
Status - Active partnership, coordinating funding applications
Government Funding - Suwon 특구 (Special Zone)
Source - Suwon City government
Contact - 김준혁 의원 (National Assembly Member)
Opportunity - Invited by National Assembly Member to apply for Suwon Special Zone designation
Timeline
- Nov 23, 2025 - Invitation received
Status - New opportunity, follow-up needed
PARTNERSHIP
Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital - BREAKTHROUGH
Contact - 이시욱 대표이사 (CEO, MaiT / M.D. / Professor, Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital)
Outcome - Joint development partnership secured from Nov 24 dinner
Additional Contact Promised - 강혜인 교수 (Professor, Laboratory Medicine, Keimyung University)
Status - Partnership secured, formalizing agreement
MaiT (Company Partnership)
Contacts
- 이시욱 대표이사 (CEO)
- 김윤채 (CTO)
- 한봉주 (QA Lead)
Status - Active collaboration discussions
대전대학교 대전한방병원 (Daejeon University Korean Medicine Hospital)
Contacts
- 류호룡 교수 (Dean, Korean Medicine College)
- 허준영 교수
- 박미소 (Assistant Professor / Research Korean Medicine Doctor)
Status - Partnership framework established
KAIST Startup Center
Contact - 배현민 (Director, KAIST Startup Center / CEO, KAIST Holdings / Professor)
Opportunity - Startup ecosystem access, potential investment through KAIST Holdings
Status - Initial connection, follow-up needed
프리딕티브 AI (Predictive AI)
Contacts
- 윤사중 대표 (CEO)
- 최낙준 (Team Leader, AI Platform Development)
Status - Initial connection, technical partnership exploration
LULUMEDIC & Korea Digital Health Industry Association
Contact - 김영웅 (President, Korea Digital Health Industry Association / CEO, LULUMEDIC)
Status - Multiple meetings held, partnership advancing
NETWORKING
National Assembly
Contact - 김준혁 의원 (National Assembly Member / Deputy Floor Leader, Democratic Party)
Outcome - Suwon 특구 invitation, policy influence access
Asan Foundation
Contact - 김인재 (Secretary General)
Status - Second meeting, relationship strengthening for Seoul Asan Hospital partnership
Korea University College of Medicine
Contact - 고재철 교수 (M.D. / Professor)
Outcome - AI lecture delivered, medical AI collaboration potential
Seoul National University (SNU)
Contacts
- 윤성로 교수 (Professor, EE/AI)
- 심병효 교수 (Professor, EE)
- 이재규 (Department Chair / Associate Professor, Applied Bioengineering)
Outcome - Multiple touchpoints, Fireside Chat with students, relationship deepening
Jeju Bio Forum Network
Contacts
- 박용재 (Samyang Foods)
- 정용환/지영흔 (Jeju Technopark)
- 이기원 (Kwangdong Pharmaceutical)
- 박종태/이창규 (CarboExpert)
Focus - Food tech adjacent market exploration
Samsung Genome Institute
Contact - 박웅양 (Director, Samsung Genome Institute)
Source - SKKU X KBSMC X K-BioX Symposium
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Contact - 원경재 (Associate Professor, Computational Biomedicine)
Source - SKKU X KBSMC X K-BioX Symposium
Soongsil University
Contact - 허재석 교수 (Assistant Professor)
Focus - Technical collaboration
Yeungnam University
Contact - 백윤학 교수 (Professor) - high school friend
Purpose - Long-term relationship maintenance
Professional Services (Alumni)
Contacts
- 한경수 (Partner, Deloitte)
- 반종택 (Partner, PwC)
- 박상현 (Managing Director, P&C Group)
Potential - Corporate development support