# South Korean university global research and education > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-university-collaboration-events > Updated: 2026-08-12T03:05:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 4. In early July 2026, South Korean universities organized a teacher workshop and an innovation forum, indicating a focus on educational development and knowledge sharing within the country. By the end of July, Sookmyung Women's University announced its participation in the U.S.–Korea Scientists' Conference (UKC 2026) in Orlando, Florida, scheduled for early August. The university will showcase its STEM research, host a forum on women‑engineer education, and discuss AI’s impact on academia, aiming to strengthen U.S.–Korea research ties and expand its global R&D network. In early August, Sookmyung expanded its outreach by running a month‑long “Women in Digital & Entrepreneurship (WiDE)” program for 110 female students from Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. Delivered through its Asia‑Pacific Women’s ICT Center, the blended curriculum combined three weeks of online instruction in Python, data visualization and startup basics with a week of on‑site training tailored to each country’s key sectors—agriculture, tourism and digital/AI. The initiative, part of UNESCO’s UNITWIN programme and funded by the Korean Ministry of Education’s ODA, includes follow‑up activities such as company visits, CEO meetings and employment counseling. During the UKC 2026 conference in mid-August, Sookmyung Women's University hosted a forum titled “Sookmyung 120 years, Future Research Vision,” focusing on the convergence of advanced science, AI, and the humanities. President Moon Si-yeon emphasized the necessity of flexible governance to adapt to AI advancements. Simultaneously, Yonsei University expanded its global research network at the conference and through strategic agreements, including a partnership with Emory University to boost joint research in biotechnology and biomedical engineering. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-12: South Korean universities expand global research ties in US South Korean institutions Sookmyung Women's University and Yonsei University are strengthening global research ties and talent recruitment through strategic partnerships and participation in the UKC 2026 in the 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korean-universities-expand-global-research-ties-in-us ### 2026-08-03: Sookmyung Women's University expands digital entrepreneurship training for ASEAN women and joins US‑Korea science forum Sookmyung Women's University delivered a digital‑entrepreneurship program for 110 ASEAN women and will attend the US‑Korea scientists conference in Orlando to showcase its research and foster collaborations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sookmyung-womens-university-expands-digital-entrepreneurship-training-for-asean-women-and-joins-usko ### 2026-07-31: Sookmyung Women's University to showcase STEM research at US UKC 2026 conference Sookmyung Women's University will attend the UKC 2026 conference in Orlando (Aug 5‑8) to showcase its STEM research, celebrate its 120th anniversary, and strengthen U.S.–Korea scientific collaboration. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sookmyung-womens-university-to-showcase-stem-research-at-us-ukc-2026-conference ### 2026-07-08: South Korean Universities Host Teacher Workshop and Innovation Forum Sookmyung Women’s University held a multi‑region teacher admissions workshop, while Deokseong Women’s University hosted a joint university‑innovation forum with five regional colleges, both aiming to improve K‑ 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korean-universities-host-teacher-workshop-and-innovation-forum --- Cite as: South Korean university global research and education. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-university-collaboration-events