명지대 건축대학 이준석 교수, 홍콩시립대 건축학 전문학위 인증실사위원 위촉

Professor Jeon-seok Kim of Kangwon University served as a panel member for the inaugural certification review of Hong Kong City University of Hong Kong's Master of Architecture program from October 10 to October 13. This certification review was jointly organized by the Hong Kong Institute of Architects and the Architects Registration Board.

Professor Kim was invited to join as a panel member due to his expertise in architectural education, and he worked alongside Professor Jingyu Zhao from the same university's architecture department.

Hong Kong City University, with approximately 20,000 enrolled students, is a renowned institution globally, ranked 63rd in the world by QS World University Rankings 2026. It also holds a high ranking in architecture, at 197th globally, 40th in Asia, and 28th in China. Professor Kim currently serves as an advisor at the Korean Building Education Certification Authority (KAAB) and previously served as the president of the Korean Architecture Design Association (2022 July to 2024 June).

He has also represented KAAB on the Canning Code Council, served as a building education certification panel member for numerous domestic and international universities, including Taiwan's Tsinghua University, and has made continuous contributions to the internationalization of architectural education certification programs globally.

Professor Kim's participation in this certification review by Hong Kong Institute of Architects and Architects Registration Board holds significant meaning, demonstrating his extensive expertise in Korean architectural education certification and international experience. This case exemplifies the recognition of KANGWON UNIVERSITY's architectural education professionals' capabilities and experiences in the broader Asian context of architectural education certification.