Business Trip Report - Korea @ Oct-2025
posted: 04-Jan-2026 & updated: 04-Jan-2026
Report prepared by Sunghee Yun
Initial draft on 04-Jan-2026
*Final Revised on** 04-Jan-2026
Trip Overview
Korea • October 13-25, 2025 • Sunghee Yun
Strategic 12-night trip combining academic engagement, government relations expansion, and medical partnership development. During this trip, Sunghee
- delivered keynote at ICTC 2025 International Conference in Jeju Island
- secured Asan Foundation interest for Seoul Asan Hospital partnership
- expanded Daegu Creative Economy Center government relations for grants/investment
- established DGIST Advisory Professor collaboration framework
- initiated Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital (Biolink) partnership discussions
- sponsored Seoul Science High School event (₩1,000,000)
- gained critical cryptography landscape insights (CryptoLab vs Desilo assessment)
- delivered AI seminars at 5 universities;
- Seoul National University (SNU)
- Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SeoulTech)
- Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
- Hanyang University Graduate School of Technology & Innovation Management
- Korea University Business School (KUBS)
- advanced Korean Medicine AI TF collaboration
Basic Logistics
Dates - October 13-25, 2025 (12 nights)
Flights
- Outbound - Air Premia 112, SFO → ICN (departed Oct 13 @ 3:30pm PDT, arrived Oct 14 @ 8:30pm KST, 13h)
- Return - OZ 212, ICN → SFO (departed Oct 25 @ 8:55pm KST, arrived Oct 25 @ 3:30pm PDT, 10h 35m)
Base - Suji, Gyeonggi-do
Regional Trips
- Oct 15-17 - 2-night trip to Jeju for ICTC 2025
- Flight: 7C 111, GMP → CJU (9:25am → 10:40am on Oct 15)
- Return: 7C 142, CJU → GMP (9:20pm → 10:35pm on Oct 17)
- Conference venue: Lotte Hotel Jeju
- Stay: Benikea Jungmun Hotel
- Oct 22 - Overnight trip to Daegu for DGIST
- KTX 027: Seoul Station → Dongdaegu Station (11:58am → 1:47pm)
- Stay: DGIST International House (국제관)
- Return: SRT 372: Dongdaegu Station → Suseo Station (9:03pm → 10:45pm on Oct 23)
ACTION ITEMS
| Owner | Deliverable | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunghee Yun / Jin Young Heo | Follow up with 김인재 (Asan Foundation) on Seoul Asan Hospital partnership when Erudio Bio is ready | Q2-2026 | Pending readiness |
| Sunghee Yun / Jin Young Heo | Engage 김인재 as potential Advisor for Erudio Bio | Q1-2026 | In Progress |
| Sunghee Yun / Jin Young Heo | Follow up with 최문종 (Daegu Creative Economy Center) on government grants/investment opportunities | Q4-2025 | In Progress |
| Sunghee Yun / Kee-Hyun Paik | Schedule remote technical partnership meetings with 탁유경 대표 (CEO, Yello SiS) - introduced by 김동혁 대표 (CEO, Lemon Cloud) | Q4-2025 | COMPLETED |
| Sunghee Yun / Jin Young Heo | Advance partnership discussions with 홍정호 (CEO, Biolink / Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital) | Q4-2025/Q1-2026 | Pending |
| Sunghee Yun / Jin Young Heo | Formalize DGIST collaboration framework leveraging Sunghee’s Advisory Professor role | Q1-2026 | Pending |
| Sunghee Yun | Follow up with 김영웅 (LULUMEDIC) on partnership opportunities | Q1-2026 | In Progress |
| Sunghee Yun | Follow up with 윤태영 교수 (SNU) on partnership opportunities | Q1-2026 | Pending |
| Sunghee Yun | Coordinate K-PAI collaboration with 김기훈 교수 and 박경삼 교수 (KUBS) | Q1-2026 | In Progress |
| Sunghee Yun / Jin Young Heo | Advance Korean Medicine partnership with 정유옹 (The Association of Korean Medicine) | Ongoing | Active |
| Sunghee Yun | Monitor Desilo vs CryptoLab for potential cryptography partnership - Desilo preferred | Q1-2026 | Pending |
| Sunghee Yun / Jin Young Heo | Follow up with 성태웅 on marketing/sales role candidacy for Erudio Bio | Q1-2026 | Pending |
| Sunghee Yun / Jin Young Heo | Execute decisions from Oct 16 strategy meeting - 손준혁 graduate school presentation, StartX application | Q1-2026 | In Progress |
| Sunghee Yun | Leverage ICTC 2025 network - follow up with professors from Soongsil, DGIST, Chonnam National, Korea Quantum Computing | Q1-2026 | Pending |
MILESTONES & TIMELINE
Immediate (Oct-Nov 2025):
- ✅ ICTC 2025 keynote delivered successfully
- ✅ Seoul Science High School sponsorship executed (₩1,000,000)
- ✅ DGIST Advisory Professor collaboration framework established
- ✅ Asan Foundation interest obtained for Seoul Asan Hospital partnership
- ✅ Daegu Creative Economy Center government relations expanded
- ✅ Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital (Biolink) partnership initiated
- ✅ Yello SiS technical partnership meetings scheduled (completed)
- ✅ Cryptography landscape assessment completed (Desilo preferred over CryptoLab)
- 🔄 StartX application submission
- 🔄 손준혁 graduate school presentation coordination
Short-term (Q4 2025 - Q1 2026):
- Daegu Creative Economy Center government grants/investment applications
- DGIST collaboration projects defined and initiated
- Biolink/Keimyung partnership terms finalized
- Korean Medicine AI TF collaboration model advanced
- K-PAI collaboration with KUBS formalized
- LULUMEDIC and SNU partnership opportunities explored
- 김인재 advisor engagement finalized
Medium-term (2026):
- Seoul Asan Hospital partnership activated when Erudio Bio ready
- Daegu government funding secured
- DGIST research collaboration producing results
- Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital clinical collaboration initiated
- Multiple university partnerships (SeoulTech, Hanyang, KUBS) yielding outcomes
STRATEGIC INSIGHTS
- Hospital Network Expansion - Three-Tier Strategy:
- SNUBH (Seoul National University Bundang Hospital) - active partnership with IRB in progress
- Seoul Asan Hospital - Asan Foundation (김인재) ready to engage when Erudio Bio reaches appropriate stage
- Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital - Biolink (홍정호) partnership discussions initiated
- This three-hospital strategy provides geographic diversity (Seoul, Bundang, Daegu) and institutional validation
- Government Funding Diversification:
- Jeonbuk Special R&D Zone - original government support pathway (ongoing)
- Daegu Creative Economy Center - new government funding avenue through 최문종
- Multiple government funding sources reduce dependence on single program
- Regional diversification (Jeonbuk, Daegu) strengthens Korea entity positioning
- Academic Network as Validation Engine:
- 5 university seminars in single trip demonstrates high academic demand
- DGIST Advisory Professor role provides institutional credibility and collaboration framework
- Universities engaged span technology management (Hanyang), business (KUBS), engineering (DGIST, SeoulTech, SNU)
- Academic endorsements strengthen investor confidence and government grant applications
- ICTC 2025 International Conference - Strategic Platform:
- International ICT conference keynote elevates Erudio Bio’s profile
- Met key academics across multiple universities (Soongsil, DGIST, Chonnam National)
- Korea Quantum Computing connection (오상근) opens quantum computing industry door
- Conference network extends beyond biotech into broader technology ecosystem
- Cryptography Partnership Assessment - Critical Intelligence:
- CryptoLab - thin success chance due to CEO risk (important to avoid)
- Desilo - significantly better prospects with strong business/market sense (preferred partner)
- This intelligence prevents costly partnership mistakes
- Homomorphic cryptography knowledge critical for privacy-preserving AI applications
- Alumni Network Activation:
- Seoul Science High School sponsorship (₩1,000,000) maintains alma mater connection
- KFAS Home Coming Day expands fellowship network
- 성태웅 (middle school friend) positioned as potential marketing/sales hire
- Alumni networks proving valuable for talent pipeline and business development
- Remote Meeting Capability Demonstrated:
- Conducted critical strategy meetings from Jeju (Oct 16) while attending conference
- Remote IRB discussion with Ghayoung Lee maintained project momentum
- Multi-participant strategy meeting (Sunghee, Kee-hyun, Jin Young, Ghayoung) worked effectively
- Demonstrates ability to maintain business operations while traveling
- Policy Advisory Role Emerging:
- 김준혁 의원 (National Assembly Member) seeking AI policy advice
- Sunghee providing high-level policy guidance on South Korea’s AI strategy
- Policy advisory role enhances visibility and positions Erudio Bio as thought leader
- Government relations extending beyond grants to policy influence
- Knowledge Exchange as Strategic Tool:
- Multiple sessions with 채관엽 (Samsung) building deep semiconductor/AI accelerator understanding
- Two-way knowledge exchange (Sunghee: AI/biotech, 채관엽: semiconductors/HBM/memory)
- Deep industry knowledge exchange strengthens strategic thinking and technology convergence insights
- Samsung connection provides window into AI hardware evolution critical for bioTCAD platform
- Korean Medicine as Differentiated Market:
- Continued engagement with 정유옹 (대한한의사협회)
- Korean Medicine exists uniquely in South Korea - zero global competition
- AI TF advisory role provides exclusive access to this specialized market
- Partnership could establish Erudio Bio as first-mover in Korean Medicine AI integration
- Marketing/Sales Talent Pipeline Development:
- 성태웅 (middle school friend) being groomed as potential marketing/sales candidate
- Extended meeting (3 hours) assessing fit and building relationship
- Internal hire from trusted network reduces recruitment risk
- Personal connection ensures cultural fit and commitment
- Multi-Day Conference Strategy:
- 2-night Jeju stay for ICTC 2025 enabled:
- Keynote presentation visibility
- Multiple professor networking (5+ universities represented)
- Conference dinner relationship building
- Industry landscape learning (AI in Communication Society)
- Multi-day presence (vs day trip) maximizes ROI from conference attendance
- 2-night Jeju stay for ICTC 2025 enabled:
KEY MEETINGS & OUTCOMES
14-Oct-2025 - Arrival & Strategic Planning
10:30pm-1am - Night - Erudio Bio Korea Strategy Meeting
Location
Jin Young Heo’s house
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun
- Jin Young Heo (CLO, Erudio Bio Korea)
Purpose
Erudio Bio Korea, Inc. strategic planning and trip preparation
15-Oct-2025 - ICTC 2025 Conference Day 1 (Jeju)
1:55pm-2:40pm - Afternoon - ICTC 2025 Keynote Presentation
Event
The 16th International Conference on ICT Convergence (ICTC 2025)
Location
Lotte Hotel Jeju
Title
“Convergent AI Innovation - From Protein Folding Breakthroughs to Agentic AI for Sustainable Future” abstract
Duration
45 minutes
Invited by
심병효 교수 (Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Seoul National University)
16-Oct-2025 - ICTC 2025 Conference Day 2 (Jeju) - Remote Strategy Meetings
Conference Sessions
Learning Outcome
Attended multiple sessions - learned AI technology extensively used in Communication Society
12:30pm-1:30pm - Remote Meeting - SNUBH IRB Discussion
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun (remote from Jeju)
- Ghayoung Lee (Science & Technology Advisor, Erudio Bio)
Topic
IRB process planning for SNUBH collaboration
1:40pm-2:45pm - Remote Meeting - Critical Erudio Bio Strategy Meeting
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun (remote from Jeju)
- Kee-hyun Paik (CEO, Erudio Bio)
- Jin Young Heo (CLO, Erudio Bio Korea)
- Ghayoung Lee (Science & Technology Advisor, Erudio Bio)
CRITICAL DECISIONS MADE
- Jinsul Joo investment terms - discussed and evaluated proposed terms from angel investor
- IRB process for SNUBH - next steps and timeline defined
- 손준혁 proposal - approved Erudio Bio presentation at graduate school class for investor/stakeholder networking
- Seoul Science High School sponsorship - approved ₩1,000,000 sponsorship for “Pay It Forward” event
- StartX application - proceed with application using Andrew Radin’s referral
- Daegu visit scheduling - confirmed meeting with 최문종 (Director, Creative Economy Center)
- Jeonbuk Special R&D Zone application - status review and next steps
Strategic Impact
Multi-party remote meeting demonstrated operational efficiency while maintaining conference attendance
6:30pm-8:30pm - Evening - ICTC Conference Dinner - Strategic Networking
Attendees Met
- Sunghee Yun
- 신오순 교수 (Professor, IT College Department of Electronic Engineering / IT Convergence, Soongsil University)
- 오상근 부사장 (Executive Vice President, Quantum Security Division, Korea Quantum Computing)
- 심병효 교수 (Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Seoul National University)
- 최지웅 교수 (Professor / Director Brain Engineering Convergence Research Center, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science / Brain Science, DGIST)
- 황인태 교수 (Professor, College of Engineering School of Electronics and Computer Engineering / Intelligent Electronics and Computer Engineering, Chonnam National University)
Outcomes
Expanded network across multiple universities and quantum computing industry
17-Oct-2025 - ICTC 2025 Final Day & Return to Seoul
Morning-Noon - Conference Sessions
Activity
Attended conference sessions until conclusion around lunch time
4pm-7pm - Afternoon - Strategic Talent Assessment
Attendee
- Sunghee Yun
- 성태웅 (Middle school friend)
Strategic Purpose
- Investment in network for potential Erudio Bio marketing & sales connections
- Assessment - potential candidate for marketing/sales role at Erudio Bio
- Extended 3-hour meeting for relationship building and fit evaluation
8:30pm-9:15pm - Evening - Phone Call Strategy Discussion
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun
- Jin Young Heo (CLO, Erudio Bio Korea)
Topic
Erudio Bio Korea, Inc. strategy discussion
9:20pm-10:35pm - Return Flight to Seoul
Flight: 7C 142, CJU → GMP
18-Oct-2025 - Alumni Network Activation & School Sponsorship
10am-1pm - Morning - KFAS Home Coming Day
Event
Korea Foundation for Advanced Study (KFAS) Home Coming Day
Purpose
General networking with KFAS fellowship alumni
4pm-7pm - Afternoon - Seoul Science High School Sponsorship Event
Event
Seoul Science High School (Sunghee’s alma mater) - “Pay It Forward”
Erudio Bio Korea Sponsorship
₩1,000,000
Activity
Sunghee presented Erudio Bio, Inc. to students, faculty, and alumni attendees
Strategic Purpose
Maintain alma mater connection and potential future talent pipeline
9pm-11:30pm - Night - Semiconductor Industry Knowledge Exchange
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun
- 채관엽 (Master, S.LSI Digital IP Development Team, Samsung Electronics)
Knowledge Exchange
- Sunghee provided - AI landscape, bio/medical technology insights
- 채관엽 provided - Semiconductor architecture, AI accelerators, HBM (High Bandwidth Memory), memory chips insights
Outcome
Deepened understanding of AI hardware evolution critical for bioTCAD platform development
19-Oct-2025 - Business Partnerships & Government Policy Advisory
11am-12:30pm - Morning - LULUMEDIC Partnership Discussion
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun
- 김영웅 대표 (CEO, LULUMEDIC)
Purpose
Discuss potential strategic and technical partnership opportunities
2pm-4pm - Afternoon - National Assembly Member Meeting - AI Policy Advisory
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun
- 김준혁 의원 (National Assembly Member, South Korea)
- 홍창민 대표이사 (CEO, Animoby) - introduced during meeting
Discussion Topics
- Comprehensive AI landscape overview with differentiated Silicon Valley insights
- South Korea AI policies - detailed discussion of current policy framework
- Policy recommendations - extensive advice on policy corrections and improvements needed
- Strategic direction for Korean AI ecosystem development
Outcome
Established Sunghee as policy advisor and thought leader for government AI strategy
5:30pm-7pm - Evening - Angel Investor Relationship Development
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun
- 주진술 (Jinsul Joo - potential angel investor)
Purpose
Continue relationship development and investment discussion
20-Oct-2025 - SeoulTech Seminar & Strategy
2pm-4:15pm - Afternoon - SeoulTech Special AI Lecture
Title
“Beyond ChatGPT - Navigating AI Agents, Biotech Convergence, and Global Transformation” abstract
Invited by
최기환 교수 (Assistant Professor, SeoulTech)
Discussion
Potential collaboration between Erudio Bio and SeoulTech
7pm-8:15pm - Evening - Strategy Meeting
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun
- Jin Young Heo (CLO, Erudio Bio Korea)
Topic
Erudio Bio Korea strategy review and planning
21-Oct-2025 - Cryptography Landscape Assessment & Hanyang University
12pm-1:30pm - Lunch - CRITICAL Cryptography Industry Intelligence
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun
- 이승명 대표 (CEO, Desilo)
- 김설기 (AI · Privacy · Data Consultant)
CRITICAL INSIGHTS GAINED
- Comprehensive homomorphic cryptography landscape overview
- CryptoLab assessment - thin chance of success, CEO risk identified as primary issue
- Desilo assessment - significantly better success prospects
- CEO (이승명) has strong business sense
- Better market understanding
- Superior execution capability
- Strategic implication - avoid CryptoLab partnership, prioritize Desilo for cryptography collaboration
Learning
Deep understanding of cryptography field critical for privacy-preserving AI applications in medical/biotech
6pm-7pm - Evening - Pre-Seminar Dinner with Hanyang University
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun
- 권규현 교수 (Dean, Graduate School of Technology & Innovation Management / Department Head, Department of Industrial Convergence, Hanyang University)
Discussion
Potential collaboration between Erudio Bio and Hanyang University
7pm-9pm - Evening - Hanyang University Special AI Lecture
Title
“Innovation Leadership in the AI Era - Knowledge, Experience, and Insight for Tomorrow’s Technology Managers” abstract
Audience
Graduate School of Technology & Innovation Management students
Outcome
Positioned Erudio Bio as innovation leader for technology management students
22-Oct-2025 - Asan Foundation & DGIST Day 1
8:30am-10am - Breakfast - CRITICAL Asan Foundation Meeting
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun
- 김인재 (Secretary General, Asan Foundation - 사무총장, 아산재단)
Discussion & OUTCOMES
- Comprehensive Erudio Bio, Inc. presentation
- Seoul Asan Hospital partnership - discussed potential collaboration once Erudio Bio ready
- Advisor role - discussed 김인재’s potential involvement as Advisor to Erudio Bio
Strategic Impact
- Asan Foundation controls Seoul Asan Hospital - Korea’s premier medical institution
- 김인재’s support opens door to top-tier hospital partnership
- Potential advisor role brings institutional credibility and healthcare network access
11:58am-1:47pm - Travel to Daegu
KTX 027: Seoul Station → Dongdaegu Station
2pm-4pm - Afternoon - DGIST Special AI Seminar
Title
“From LLMs to Agentic AI - Understanding the Paradigm Shift and Its Implications for Technology and Society” abstract
Invited by
김영식 교수 (Professor / Ph.D., Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, DGIST)
Audience
DGIST students
6pm-8pm - Evening - DGIST Faculty Dinner & Partnership Discussion
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun
- 김영식 교수 (Professor, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, DGIST)
- 박경준 교수 (Planning Director / Professor, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, DGIST)
- 2 additional DGIST professors
Discussion & Outcome
- Potential collaboration between Erudio Bio, Inc. and DGIST
- Leveraging Sunghee’s DGIST Advisory Professor role for formal partnership framework
Note
Stayed at DGIST International House (국제관) - professors’ hospitality
23-Oct-2025 - Daegu Ecosystem Day & Return to Seoul
11:45am-1:45pm - Lunch - Daegu Government & Ecosystem Leaders
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun
- 최문종 (Director, Daegu Scale-Up Hub Startup Incubation Center / Director Investment & Growth Office, Daegu Creative Economy Innovation Center - 대구창조경제혁신센터)
- 정호영 (Scale-Up Team Leader, Investment & Growth Office, Daegu Creative Economy Innovation Center)
- 권성근 (Director Industry-Academia Cooperation Foundation / Director Startup Support Foundation / Director Startup Incubation Center / CEO Kyungil University Technology Holding Company / Professor / Ph.D., Kyungil University)
- 이재광 (Director, Contents Promotion Headquarters, Daegu Digital Innovation Promotion Agency)
- 정현주 (Director, Startup & Venture Innovation Division, Daegu Metropolitan City)
- 김동혁 대표 (Founder / CEO, Lemon Cloud)
CRITICAL OUTCOME
Post-lunch discussion with 최문종 on potential collaboration between Erudio Bio and Daegu Creative Economy Innovation Center for government investment or grant opportunities
Strategic Impact
- New government funding channel established (complements Jeonbuk pathway)
- Daegu Metropolitan City government connection via 정현주
- Multiple ecosystem stakeholders engaged simultaneously
- Regional diversification strengthens Korea entity positioning
Afternoon - Yello SiS Partnership Introduction
Connection
김동혁 대표 (Lemon Cloud) introduced 탁유경 대표 (CEO / Founder, Yello SiS)
OUTCOME
Agreed to schedule remote technical partnership meetings (subsequently completed)
6pm-8pm - Evening - Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital Partnership
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun
- 홍정호 교수/대표 (M.D. / CEO, Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital / CEO, Biolink - 계명대학교 동산병원)
Discussion
Potential partnership between Erudio Bio, Inc. and Biolink
Strategic Significance
- Third hospital partnership track (SNUBH, Seoul Asan Hospital, Keimyung Dongsan)
- Daegu regional presence
- 홍정호’s dual role (hospital + Biolink company) provides clinical and commercial pathways
9:03pm-10:45pm - Return to Seoul
SRT 372: Dongdaegu Station → Suseo Station
11:15pm-1am - Night - LULUMEDIC & SNU Partnership Discussion
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun
- 김영웅 대표 (CEO, LULUMEDIC)
- 윤태영 교수 (Professor / Director, School of Biological Sciences / Leader Research Group / Membrane Protein Single Molecule Research Group, Seoul National University)
Purpose
Discuss potential three-way partnership opportunities
24-Oct-2025 - KUBS Seminar & Final Partnerships
10am-11am - Morning - KUBS/CDTB Special AI Lecture
Title
“The Economics of Intelligence - How AI is Reshaping Business Models, Markets, and Competitive Advantage” abstract
Invited by
김기훈 교수 (Professor, Graduate School of Business, Korea University)
12:30pm-2pm - Lunch - K-PAI & KUBS Collaboration
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun
- 김기훈 교수 (Professor, Graduate School of Business, Korea University)
- 박경삼 교수 (Professor, College of Business Administration, Korea University)
Discussion
Potential collaboration between K-PAI & Korea University Business School (KUBS)
Outcome
Framework for K-PAI expansion into business school network
7pm-8:30pm - Evening - Korean Medicine Partnership Advancement
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun
- 정유옹 (Senior Vice President, The Association of Korean Medicine - 수석부회장, 사단법인 대한한의사협회)
- 홍승훈 (Senior Engineer, SK Hynix - 수석)
Discussion
Partnership advancement between Erudio Bio, Inc. and The Association of Korean Medicine
Strategic Context
Continued from Sep-2025 trip engagement - deepening collaboration framework
9:30pm-11:30pm - Night - Technology & Insight Knowledge Exchange
Attendees
- Sunghee Yun
- Jin Young Heo (CLO, Erudio Bio Korea)
- 채관엽 (Master, S.LSI Digital IP Development Team, Samsung Electronics)
- 궁재하 교수 (Associate Professor / Ph.D., College of Engineering School of Electrical Engineering, Korea University)
Purpose
Multi-party technology and strategic insight exchange session
FUNDRAISING
Angel Investment Progress - ₩500M
Investor - 주진술 (Jinsul Joo)
Timeline
- Sep 20, 2025 - Initial breakfast meeting
- Oct 16, 2025 - Investment terms discussed in strategy meeting
- Oct 19, 2025 - Continued relationship development dinner
- Amount - ₩500,000,000 (500 million won)
Status - Negotiation in progress, terms under discussion
Government Funding - Daegu Creative Economy Center
Contact - 최문종 (Director, Daegu Creative Economy Innovation Center)
Opportunity - Government investment or grant programs
Timeline
- Oct 23, 2025 - Initial engagement and discussion
Status - Exploring opportunities, follow-up scheduled
PARTNERSHIP
Seoul Asan Hospital Partnership via Asan Foundation
Contact - 김인재 (Secretary General, Asan Foundation)
Outcome
- Asan Foundation interest secured for Seoul Asan Hospital collaboration
- Partnership to be activated when Erudio Bio reaches appropriate stage
- Potential advisor role for 김인재
Status - Pending Erudio Bio readiness, Q2-2026 target
Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital (Biolink)
Contact - 홍정호 (M.D. / CEO, Biolink / Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital)
Outcome - Partnership discussions initiated
Status - Initial discussion, advancing in Q4-2025/Q1-2026
DGIST Collaboration
Contacts
- 김영식 교수 (Professor, DGIST)
- 박경준 교수 (Planning Director / Professor, DGIST)
Framework - Leveraging Sunghee’s DGIST Advisory Professor role
Status - Framework established, defining projects
Yello SiS Technical Partnership
Contact - 탁유경 대표 (CEO, Yello SiS)
Introduced by - 김동혁 대표 (CEO, Lemon Cloud)
Status - COMPLETED (remote technical partnership meetings held)
LULUMEDIC & SNU Partnership
Contacts
- 김영웅 대표 (CEO, LULUMEDIC)
- 윤태영 교수 (Professor, Seoul National University)
Status - Exploring three-way partnership opportunities
Korean Medicine AI Integration
Organization - The Association of Korean Medicine (대한한의사협회)
Contact - 정유옹 (Senior Vice President)
Status - Active ongoing engagement, deepening collaboration
K-PAI & KUBS Collaboration
Contacts
- 김기훈 교수 (Professor, KUBS)
- 박경삼 교수 (Professor, Korea University)
Status - Framework discussed, formalizing in Q1-2026
Cryptography Partnership Direction
Preferred Partner - Desilo (이승명 대표)
Avoided Partner - CryptoLab (CEO risk identified)
Status - Monitoring, engagement in Q1-2026
NETWORKING
Asan Foundation Healthcare Network
Contact - 김인재 (Secretary General, Asan Foundation)
Potential - Seoul Asan Hospital partnership, healthcare ecosystem access, advisor role
DGIST Faculty Network
Contacts
- 김영식 교수 (Professor, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science)
- 박경준 교수 (Planning Director, DGIST)
Role - DGIST Advisory Professor
Focus - Research collaboration, academic credibility
Daegu Government & Ecosystem
Key Contacts
- 최문종 (Director, Daegu Creative Economy Innovation Center)
- 정호영 (Scale-Up Team Leader, Daegu Creative Economy Innovation Center)
- 정현주 (Director, Daegu Metropolitan City)
- 김동혁 대표 (CEO, Lemon Cloud)
Outcome - Regional government funding access, startup ecosystem connections
ICTC 2025 Conference Network
Contacts
- 신오순 교수 (Professor, Soongsil University)
- 오상근 부사장 (Executive VP, Korea Quantum Computing)
- 심병효 교수 (Professor, Seoul National University)
- 최지웅 교수 (Professor, DGIST)
- 황인태 교수 (Professor, Chonnam National University)
Outcome - Multi-university network expansion, quantum computing industry connection
SeoulTech Collaboration
Contact - 최기환 교수 (Assistant Professor, SeoulTech)
Focus - Erudio Bio collaboration opportunities
Hanyang University Technology Management
Contact - 권규현 교수 (Dean, Graduate School of Technology & Innovation Management, Hanyang University)
Focus - Innovation leadership positioning, academic collaboration
Korea University Network
Contacts
- 김기훈 교수 (Professor, Graduate School of Business)
- 박경삼 교수 (Professor, College of Business Administration)
- 궁재하 교수 (Associate Professor, School of Electrical Engineering)
Focus - K-PAI expansion, business school network, engineering collaboration
National Assembly Policy Advisory
Contact - 김준혁 의원 (National Assembly Member)
Outcome - Policy advisor role, government AI strategy influence
Alumni Networks
Seoul Science High School - Alma mater sponsorship (₩1,000,000), talent pipeline
KFAS - Fellowship alumni network
Talent Pipeline Development
Contact - 성태웅 (Middle school friend)
Assessment - Potential marketing/sales role candidate for Erudio Bio
Semiconductor Industry Deep Dive
Contact - 채관엽 (Master, Samsung Electronics)
Value - AI hardware insights, HBM/memory technology understanding
Cryptography Industry
Contacts
- 이승명 대표 (CEO, Desilo)
- 김설기 (AI · Privacy · Data Consultant)
Outcome - Cryptography landscape intelligence, partnership direction