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Korea Software Congress 2018, PyeongChang

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Jared Lynskey
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Jared Lynskey
Emerging leader and software engineer based in Seoul, South Korea

Every semester our lab attends the KSC and KCC domestic computing conferences. This year’s Korea Software Congress was held from December 19-21, 2018, at Phoenix Park in PyeongChang, Gangwon Province.

About KSC 2018
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The 2018 Korea Software Conference (한국소프트웨어종합학술대회) is organized by the Korea Information Science Society (한국정보과학회) and serves as a major annual gathering for computer science researchers in Korea. The conference provides a platform for presenting research, sharing academic knowledge, and networking among members.

Conference Details
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Dates: December 19-21, 2018 (3 days, 2 nights) Location: Phoenix Park, PyeongChang, Gangwon Province Organizers:

  • Conference Chair: Han Jeong-hyeon (Korea University)
  • Program Chair: Kim Hyeong-seok (Konkuk University)
  • Organizing Chair: Han Moon-seok (Gangneung-Wonju National University)

Sponsors: Samsung Electronics, Gangwon Convention Bureau, LINE Plus, Kakao, Kookmin University College of Software Convergence, NAVER, Manycore Soft, Signtel

Conference Program
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The conference featured several types of sessions:

  • Paper Presentations: Research papers across various CS domains
  • Keynote and Invited Lectures: Industry and academic leaders sharing insights
  • Tutorials: Hands-on learning sessions
  • LINE X KIISE Blockchain Competition: A blockchain development competition
  • Workshops and Special Sessions: Including large-scale national research projects
  • Best Paper Selection: Top 10% of accepted papers and presentations recommended for journal publication
  • SW Implementation/Demo Competition: For undergraduate and graduate students to showcase development skills
  • Exhibition and Recruitment Booths: Career opportunities and industry networking

The conference brought together researchers, students, and industry professionals to discuss the latest advances in software and computing research. It’s always a great opportunity to see what cutting-edge work is happening in Korean computer science.

Official KSC 2018 website here