The partnership, signed on November 2 at the university's Haeundae campus, is the first collaboration between a domestic university beauty department and the renowned Japanese firm.
Integration of Professional Training
The agreement aims to integrate professional-grade cutting techniques and design systems directly into the university’s core curriculum. Rather than relying on isolated overseas workshops or one-off seminars, the university will now incorporate the brand’s specialized methods into its regular course offerings.
This shift allows students to systematically learn the proprietary cutting techniques and design philosophy developed by PEEK-A-BOO founder Fumio Kawashima, which are specifically tailored to Asian head shapes and hair textures.
The goal is for students to refine their professional skills and design philosophy throughout their studies, ensuring they are competitive in the field upon graduation.
Building on Previous Exchanges
The formal agreement follows a successful pilot program held in September, during which approximately 20 faculty members and students from the department participated in a global training session in Tokyo. During that visit, the participants received direct instruction in PEEK-A-BOO’s professional cutting techniques. That experience served as a decisive factor in the decision to expand the training into the university’s permanent educational framework.
Osami Kawashima and Noh in-Hyuk Attend the Signing Ceremony
The signing ceremony was attended by PEEK-A-BOO President Osami Kawashima and PEEK-A-BOO Korea Representative Noh In-hyuk. Representing the university were Lee Yong-gi, Dean of the Graduate School of Tourism, Culture and Arts, along with faculty, students, and representatives from the university’s international exchange office.
While the partnership is now established, the specific timeline for the full rollout of the new curriculum modules across all grade levels remains to be detailed by the department.
