Honam University-Korea Artificial Intelligence Association Sign MOU to Train Experts in AI and Software Fields

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Gwan-woo] Honam University announced on the morning of the 1st that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Korea Artificial Intelligence Association in the faculty meeting room to operate educational programs in the AI and SW fields and to foster professional manpower.

Through this agreement, Honam University and the Korea Artificial Intelligence Association will establish a cooperative system for operating educational programs in the AI and SW fields, involve AI and SW experts in undergraduate education and industry-academia-research linked education, and jointly promote employment-linked support programs such as field training and internships.

In addition, the Korea Artificial Intelligence Association and the university will operate a practical consultative system on a regular basis, develop information and human exchanges and joint research, and build a practical partnership to foster professional talent in the AI and SW fields.

Kim Hyun-chul, president of the Korea Artificial Intelligence Association, said, “As Gwangju City is leading the 4th Industrial Revolution era as an AI-centered city, we will build a strong partnership with Honam University, a leading AI university, and focus on fostering AI and SW manpower tailored to the industrial field, employment, and nurturing a foundation for AI learning and research.”

Park Sang-chul, president of Honam University, said, “Honam University, selected as an innovation-leading university for the 4th Industrial Revolution, is accelerating the establishment of educational innovation plans that can actively respond to future social changes. We hope that through the agreement with the Korea Artificial Intelligence Association, practical cooperation between the association, which is leading innovation in the AI and SW industrial ecosystem, and our university will be realized.”

Meanwhile, attendees at the signing ceremony included Kim Hyun-chul, president of the Korea Artificial Intelligence Association; Kwon Young-jun, secretary general; directors Myung Hong-chul, Lee Jong-hyun, and Kim Geon-hoon; and from Honam University, President Park Sang-chul, Dean of the AI Convergence College Jeong Young-gi, Director of Industry-Academia Cooperation Yoon In-mo, Director of the 4th Industrial Revolution Innovation Leading University Project Team Jeong Dae-won, and Director of the AI Big Data Research Institute Baek Ran.

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