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KAIST president Lee Kwang-hyung steps down; expands research, education and global cooperation
KAIST said it will hold a farewell ceremony on July 2 at its Daejeon campus for its 17th president, Lee Kwang-hyung (이광형). During his term, KAIST set up a failure research institute, expanded discussion-based classes, and promoted startups under a “one lab, one startup” vision. From 2021 to December 2025, it produced 568 startups, including 24 listed firms, with cumulative enterprise value topping 22 trillion won.
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KAIST names mechanical engineering professor Bae Choong-sik as 18th president
KAIST has appointed mechanical engineering professor Bae Choong-sik (배충식) as its next president. The university’s board made the decision at an extraordinary meeting on June 29 at KAIST’s Kim Jaechul AI Graduate School campus in Yangjae-dong, Seoul. Bae has worked in eco-friendly energy and carbon-neutral power engineering and has held several senior roles at KAIST. His appointment is subject to required ministerial consent and approval.
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KAIST to reopen search for 18th president until April 10
KAIST\'s board plans to reopen its search for the university\'s next president. KAIST on Thursday posted a new recruitment notice, with applications accepted through April 10. Last month, the board held a vote to select the 18th president, but the appointment was rejected because no candidate met the requirement of winning a majority of votes from attending directors. Incumbent President Kwang Hyung Lee will remain in office until a successor is chosen.
