Chonnam National University Holds Briefing Session on 'Gwangju-Jeonnam Platform Project'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam National University announced on the 6th that it held an explanatory meeting and public hearing for the ‘Gwangju-Jeonnam Platform Project’ aimed at overcoming regional issues through an integrated and practical regional innovation system.

During the explanatory meeting, the project plan was presented on how Gwangju and Jeonnam will participate in the ‘Local Government-University Cooperation-Based Regional Innovation Project’ led by the Ministry of Education, including the content and format of participation, introduction of key business areas of Gwangju City and Jeonnam Province, and guidelines for drafting the project plan.

In addition, the purpose of the project was explained and consensus was expanded through sufficient Q&A sessions with institutions wishing to participate in the platform.

The Gwangju-Jeonnam region has submitted a letter of intent to apply for the project based on the platform construction model.

Going forward, the region plans to design various tasks for regional innovation and prepare detailed programs by expanding participation from local universities, educational institutions, various agencies, and companies.

Jungmin Joo, Director of Planning and Coordination at Jeonnam National University, said, “We plan to submit the final plan in early next month after a series of in-depth procedures such as collecting applications for project participation led by the central university, finalizing sub-projects, and reviewing by the city and provincial regional innovation councils.”

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Education will select three platforms through evaluation targeting 14 regions nationwide that have completed preliminary registration by July, providing 108 billion KRW in national funding. If Gwangju-Jeonnam is selected, the project budget will increase to a total of 68.6 billion KRW, including 20.6 billion KRW in local government funds in addition to the national budget.

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