Korea Architectural Accrediting Board

International community

Overseas Activities in Asian Countries

International community
Overseas Activities in Asian Countries

he KAAB has visited major institutions of architectural education in the region to collect information and learn developments of comparable activities in accreditation for professional architectural degree programs. Currently, the KAAB has developed programs of mentoring and advising policy for the developing systems and institutions in Asia.

	2009 Mongolia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia Visits in 2009 includes: Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST) Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) University of Malaya (UM) Architect Council of Thailand (태국 건축사등록위원회) Assumption University of Thailand Hanoi Architectural University
	2010 Philippines, Indonesia Visits in 2010 includes: University of Philippine (UP) Far East University (FEU Institute of Architecture and Fine Art) University of Santo Tomas (UST) University of Indonesia (UI) Institute Technology Bandung Indonesia (ITB)
	2011, 2012, 2013 Indonesia Visits in 2011 includes: Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) KAAB invitation seminar Date : Sep 20~23, 2011 Visitors : Jaepil Choi (KAAB Director), Secretariat Visits in 2012 includes: Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) KAAB invitation seminar Date : Dec 02~06, 2012 Visitors : Jaepil Choi (KAAB Director), Secretariat Visits in 2013 includes: Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) KAAB invitation seminar APTARI(건축교육협의회) 1st Day Focused Group Discussion 2nd Day KAAB Substantial Equivalency Consultation Date : Dec 05~06, 2013 Visitors : Jaepil Choi (KAAB Director), Junsuk Lee (Associate Director), Secretariat
	2012 Research & Information Session in Laos Visits in 2012 includes: Souphanouvong University Date : Dec 29~31, 2012 Visitors : Changbok Yim (KAAB President), Sunyoung Rieh (KAAB Associate Director)
	2014 Research & Information Session in Bangladesh Visits in 2014 includes: Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET ) University of Asia Pacific (UAP) Visitors : Bumshik Shin (KAAB President), Kunchang Lee (KAAB Director), Junsuk Lee (Associate Director), Secretariat Date : Nov. 16~19, 2014 Outcome : The KAAB will provide further assistance and consultation for interests in accreditation.
	2014 Research & Information Session in Thailand Visits in 2014 includes: Kings of Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) Chulalongkorn University (CU) Visitors : Bumshik Shin (KAAB President), Kun Chang Lee (KAAB Director), Junsuk Lee (Associate Director), Secretariat Date : Nov. 20~21, 2014 Outcome : Three major schools and KMUTT have participated the event and disclosed great interest. The KAAB will provide further assistance and consultation for interests in accreditation.
	2015 Research & Information Session in Cambodia & Myanmar Visits in 2015 includes: Annasastra University of Cambodia Yangon Technological University Korea International Cooperation Agency in Cambodia & Myanmar (KOICA) Visitors : Bumshik Shin (KAAB President), Jaepil Choi (KAAB Director), Chulhee Kang (KAAB Director), Jinwook Kim (Secretary General), Junsuk Lee (Associate Director), Secretariat Date : Nov. 6~12, 2015
	Institute Technology Bandung Visit in KAAB & International Accreditation Consultation On granting of KSE for the ITB since January of year 2013, interestfor the KSE has elevated among institutions in the area. TheIndonesian architectural community has shown interests for not onlythe KSE, but also establishing its own accrediting system. As part ofpursuing international policy, the KAAB has offered co-hosting openseminar and information sessions with UII for internationalarchitectural accreditation Date : Nov 26~28, 2013 Group of Visitors : Professor Heru Wibowo Poerbo, Ir. M.Arch.MURP. Dr-Ing / Head of Dept. of Architecture Professor HimasariHanan, Ir. MAE. Dr-Ing (ketua) Subject : Issues on Accreditation for Overseas Programs1. Agreed to submit annual report of KSE program to the KAAB2. Presentation for amended curriculum
	University of Philippine Visit in KAAB & KSE Consultation 1st Visit Date : Aug 26, 2011 Group of Visitors : Espina, UP Architecture Chief Professor and former Chief Professor 2nd Visit Date : June 18~19, 2013 Subject : Informing the KSE process and discussed about establishment of accreditation board Issues of visiting the KAAB Visit to SNU and SNUT for surveying curriculum, physical resources and meeting with faculty members
	Parahyangan Catholic University (UNPAR) Visit in KAAB & International Accreditation Consultation Date : Jan 13, 2015 Subject : Informing the KSE process Issues of visiting the KAAB Visit to Seoul National University (SNU) for surveying curriculum,physical resources and meeting with faculty members
	ITB (Institute Technology Bandung) KAAB Substantial Equivalency (KSE) The ITB was established in 1912, and has history of educationalexcellence of nearing 100 hundred years. In year 2005, ITB hasintegrated architectural related study areas, and to meet with theexpectations of leading global institution of architectural institute inthe nation, the ITB has applied for KAAB Substantial Equivalency. TheKAAB has conducted site visit by the KAAB visit team according tothe KSE (KAAB Substantial Equivalency) procedure, and granted KSE of5 year term to architecture program of the ITB. Date Dec 14~17, 2012 Site-visit team Sungjung Chough (KAAB Director) Kunchang Lee (KAAB Director) Jaepil Choi (KAAB Director) Observer Changbok Yim (KAAB President), Secretariat Agenda Official site visit for KSE Outcome 5-year term of the KSE
	Indonesia ITB (Institute Technology Bandung) KAAB International Accreditation After receiving the KAAB Substantial Equivalency in January 2013, the ITB (Institute Technology Bandung) in Indonesia has applied and in the process of formal accreditation by the Conditions & Procedures of the KAAB. Date : Oct 11~14, 2015 Site-visit team Team Chair : Jaepil Choi (KAAB Director)) Team Member : Junsuk Lee (Associate Director), Chungyu Shin (Architect), Jaeyong Lim (Architect), Jooeun Sung (Prof. of Yonsei Univ.) Observer : Bumshik Shin (KAAB President), Secretariat Degree : M.Arch (4+1, 4+2) Outcome : The final decision at Jan 31, 2016
	KAAB International Accreditation Seminar in Philippine Visits in 2014 includes University of Philippines (UP) Visitors : Bumshik Shin (KAAB President), Jaepil Choi (KAAB Director), Junsuk Lee (Associate Director), Secretariat Date : Jan. 15~16, 2014 1Day Focused Group Discussion Mentoring of Philippine Architectural Accrediting Board establishment Participants: Total 20 pax 2Day KAAB International Accreditation Seminar Participants: Total 40 pax
	KAAB International Accreditation Consultation n in Mongolia Visits in 2014 includes: Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST) Visitors Bumshik Shin (KAAB President), Chungkee Lee (Associate Director), Secretariat Date Nov. 13~15, 2014 Outcome The program will accept new students in 2014, plan to apply for Candidacy Status for accreditation in 2 to 3 years. The KAAB will provide consultation for the whole process.
	KAAB International Accreditation Consultation n in Indonesia Visits in 2015 includes Parahyangan Catholic University (UNPAR) Date : Oct 15, 2015 Visitors : Bumshik Shin (KAAB President, Jaepil Choi (KAAB Director), Junsuk Lee (Associate Director), Secretariat