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APU Welcomes First Visiting Fulbright Scholar from South Korea
October 5, 2007
AZUSA, Calif. –
Azusa Pacific University welcomes its first Visiting Fulbright Scholar, Jun Seong Hwang, Ph.D., of South Korea, who will conduct research in economics in the School of Business and Management.
Hwang plans to conduct research at APU for one year through August 2008, the full amount of time granted by Fulbright for research in the United States. He aims to complete his research on the comparative study of the Anglo-Saxon and European workforce models.
"The main issues of Korean economy shown after the 1997 IMF crisis are the polarization of income distribution and the policy priority problem between economic efficiency and equity," said Hwang. "Through the comparative analysis of the American and European models, I will get some implications for building a Korean welfare model, not only in the theoretical area, but also in the political field."
In addition to his academic goals, Hwang hopes to take advantage of the Christian learning environment at APU. "APU was my first choice of universities in the United States. I can see that the people here are faithful Christians," he said.
"We are honored to have Dr. Hwang as a colleague," said Orlando Griego, Ph.D., associate dean of the School of Business and Management. "His knowledge and skills are invaluable and he makes us all greater scholars."
Hwang received a B.A. in Economics from Soongsil University's School of Business and Economics in Seoul, South Korea. He went on to receive an MBA from the Free University Berlin, Germany, where he also received a Ph.D. in Economics. He taught economics in Soongsil University and was a visiting professor in the University of Germany. In addition, he served on the Advisory Committee of Ministry of Unification in South Korea.
The Fulbright Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, seeks to increase the mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. Established in 1946, it is the largest U.S. international exchange program for students, scholars, and professionals with the opportunity for graduate study, advanced research, and teaching.
APU's School of Business and Management offers bachelor's degrees in business administration, finance, marketing, international business, and accounting, as well as an accelerated degree in organizational leadership. In addition, APU offers master's degrees in business administration, and human resource and organizational development. For more information, call (626) 815-3085 or visit www.apu.edu/sbm.
Featured in TIME magazine and ranked as one of the nation’s best by U.S.News & World Report and The Princeton Review, Azusa Pacific is a comprehensive, Christian, evangelical university, committed to God First and known for excellence in higher education. Azusa Pacific’s main campus lies just 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley, while its seven Southern California regional centers bring convenience and extend quality programming. The university offers more than 50 areas of undergraduate study, 23 master's degrees, and 7 doctorates to a total student population of more than 8,100.
