Promotion Committee

Committee Tasks

The Public Relations Committee serves as the communication hub of the Korean Association of Research Management and Administration (KARMA), playing a central role in promoting the value and impact of the Association to members, researchers, policymakers, and international partners. By sharing the Association's activities and achievements, the committee helps raise awareness of the importance and professionalism of research administration across society.


Its main responsibilities are as follows. First, to design and implement diverse promotional programs that effectively communicate the Association's vision and initiatives. Second, to build and efficiently manage the Association's website, providing members and stakeholders with timely information and resources. Third, to advance the digitalization of the Association's operations, creating a transparent and efficient communication environment. Fourth, to publish newsletters, reports, and other publications that disseminate the Association's voice broadly. Fifth, to organize activities that strengthen networking among members and foster a sense of community.


Through these efforts, the Public Relations Committee enhances the visibility of KARMA, serves as a bridge between the Association and the broader society, and contributes to strengthening the recognition and standing of research administration as a profession.

Committee Composition

Committee Type Position Name Affiliation
Promotion Committee Chairman Jae-Kwan Heo Korea Association of Research Managers and Administrators
Promotion Committee Secretary Tae-Jin Park Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology
Promotion Committee Member Chi-Eun Song Korea Association of Research Managers and Administrators
Promotion Committee Member Deok Son Institute for Basic Science
Promotion Committee Member Eun-Mi Jang JIN Consulting Co., Ltd.
Promotion Committee Member Jae-Deok Yoo Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology
Promotion Committee Member Yang-Hoon Kim Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science