Wishing all BIC students the very best positive energy in 2026

📢 Innovation Idea Competition 2025 Fall – Final Results Announcement

Dear BIC Students, Thank you to all teams who participated in the Innovation Idea Competition 2025 Fall. After careful evaluation of all submissions and presentations, we are pleased to announce the final awardees: 🏆 1st Place: [The Distruptors] 🥈 2nd Place: [Bangla Nexus] 🥉 3rd Place: [Green Life] We sincerely congratulate the winning teams and extend our appreciation to all participants for their creativity, effort, and outstanding ideas. The Award Ceremony will be held as below: Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025 Time: 14:00 ~ Venue: Co-working Space (Building 17) All students are invited to join us in celebrating the achievements of this semester’s winners. Thank you once again for your active participation.

The 2025 Fall Semester TongMyong University Freshmen Orientation

✨ On September 16, Busan International College (BIC) at Tongmyong University held the Fall 2025 Orientation, warmly welcoming new students to campus. This marks the beginning of an exciting journey filled with opportunities to learn, grow, and connect with peers from all around the world. 🌏💡 As part of our vibrant global community, you’ll discover new ideas, embrace diverse perspectives, and create unforgettable memories along the way. We are proud to have you join us and wish you every success in the semester ahead. 💙 Welcome to your new home at BIC!

The 2025 Fall Semester TongMyong University Festival

🎶✨ From September 16–18, Tongmyong University has been celebrating the Fall 2025 Festival - IN:US (“In this moment, we become one”). Busan International College students joined the festivities with two cultural booths, preparing the authentic flavors of Nepali and Bangladeshi cuisine 🍛🥟. Together with TU Korean students, the festival has been filled with food, performances, and unforgettable moments of cultural exchange. 🌏💙 🎉 If you haven’t visited yet, tonight is the last day to enjoy the festival! Don’t miss the chance to taste, connect, and celebrate with the TU community. 🎤🎆

[Off-Campus Event] IFWY 2025 Korean Dialogue without Borders

The Center for International Development Cooperation (CIDC) at Kyung Hee University will be hosting the “IFWY 2025 Korean Dialogue without Borders” from October 11 (Sat) to October 12 (Sun), 2025, at the MBC Training Institute in Yangju, Gyeonggi Province. We would like to encourage BIC students who are interested in global issues and youth participation to actively apply and take part in this meaningful event. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This event is part of an international forum co-organized by UNRISD (United Nations Research Institute for Social Development), MBC, Eunpyeong District Office, and Hanyang University. It invites young participants between the ages of 18 and 35 to discuss and explore solutions to a wide range of global issues, including social justice, environment, technology, peace, and democracy. A total of 25 delegates will be selected through this Korean Dialogue, and they will be given the opportunity to represent Korea at the International Plenary Session in Seoul (October 26–29, 2025). Furthermore, the resolutions adopted at this conference will be presented by IFWY youth delegates at major international gatherings such as the UN WSSD and the G20 Summit. Regional dialogues in Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and Africa have already been successfully completed, while the dialogues in Europe and North America are scheduled to take place in September. 📌 Key Information - Application Deadline: September 26, 2025 (Fri) - Event Dates: October 11–12, 2025 - Venue: MBC Training Institute, Yangju, Gyeonggi Province - Support for Participants: Full coverage of transportation, accommodation, and meals 📞 Contact Information - Email: ifwy.official@ifwy.org / cidec@khu.ac.kr - Phone: +82-2-961-059 📌 Please refer to the poster below and attached files on the top for more details. 📌 Check out the Video below for more details ! 01_IFWY Short Video.mp4

Announcement of Dean’s List Honorees - 2025-1st Semester

We are pleased to announce the students who have been named to the Dean’s List for 1st Semester/2025 at BIC. This recognition is awarded to students who have achieved outstanding academic performance and demonstrated excellence in their studies. We sincerely congratulate all honorees on their hard work and accomplishments. 👉 Dean’s List Ceremony Date: August 26, 2024 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Venue: #17 Building, Co-working Space A certificate will be presented to each honoree during the ceremony. Light refreshments will be provided. We look forward to celebrating your achievements together.

📢 K-Cultural Experience Program: Participant Recruitment

📢 K-Cultural Experience Program: Participant Recruitment We are excited to invite international students to join our K-Cultural Experience Program, designed to help you better understand Korean culture and naturally adapt by directly experiencing K-POP, one of Korea’s most representative forms of popular culture. 📅Dates & Times: Session 1: May 21 (Wed) | 15:00–16:30 Session 2: May 29 (Thu) | 15:00–16:30 📍Location: Building 4, Room 103 📝Participation: Limited to the first 15 students per session Registration: Please sign up using the link below. [https://forms.gle/JUpg2LDCz2ggBsBJ7] We look forward to your participation!

📢 May Special Lecture Announcement

We are pleased to inform you of the upcoming special lectures scheduled for May. We encourage all interested students to actively participate. ★ Please note that attendance will not be officially recognized. 📣 Lessons You Can Learn at Work (by How to realize your idea) 📆 Date: 12th May (Mon), 11:00 am ~ 12:30 pm 🚩 Venue: Bldg 17, Co-working Space 👨‍🏫 Lecturer: Chang Sung Team Leader at Coupang 📣 Amazon Cultural Innovation 📆 Date: 14th May (Wed), 11:00 am ~ 12:30 pm 🚩 Venue: Bldg 1, Room 106 👨‍🏫 Lecturer: Hana Kim Amazon Web Service Manager 📣 Entrepreneurial Qualities and New Challenges for Starting a Business 📆 Date: 26th May (Mon), 11:00 am ~ 1:00 pm 🚩 Venue: Bldg 17, Co-working Space 👨‍🏫 Lecturer: Prof. Inhyeok Koo, Sookmyung Women's University

🌸 BIC Cherry Blossom Photo Contest 🌸 Winners List

🌸 BIC Cherry Blossom Photo Contest 🌸 Winners List Thank you for participating our Photo Contest ! Here's the winner list below, please check the details. As we sent you award ceremony details, please check out your mailbox. If you don't get an email, please contact BIC admin office(Building # 19) Thank you.

BIC Photo Contest

🌸 BIC Cherry Blossom Photo Contest 🌸 📅 Contest Period: April 1, 2025 – April 21, 2025 Spring has arrived at BIC, and we want to see how your blossoms bloom! 🌸✨ How to Participate: 1️⃣ Follow @Busan International College on Instagram! 2️⃣ Take a photo with cherry blossoms on campus and upload it to Instagram. 3️⃣ Use the required hashtags: #BICinBloom / @BusanInternationalCollege. 4️⃣ Include this caption prompt: "Spring at BIC is like ~" 5️⃣ Send your Name / Student ID / Department / Photo via DM to Busan International College. 📅 Photo Review: April 22 – April 30 🏆 Winners Announcement: During the first week of May Winners will receive exciting prizes! 🎁 Unleash your creativity and share the spirit of spring with the BIC community! 🌿📸✨