Gwangju University Supports Career and Employment for Uzbekistani International Students

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Gwan-woo] Gwangju University is helping outstanding Uzbekistani international students to succeed in finding employment in Korea.

On the 7th, Gwangju University announced that it recently signed a memorandum of understanding for international exchange and human resource development with the Uzbekistan Ministry of Employment and Labor Korea Office, and the Korea Competency Development Institute Foundation at the Administration Building's Education Innovation Support Office.

Since the Uzbekistan Ministry of Employment and Labor Korea Office opened in Gwangju in 2018, this is the first time it has signed an agreement with a university to support its students' "employment after graduation."

Through this agreement, the institutions plan to cooperate in language training, studying abroad, and career support within the permitted policy scope between the two countries regarding human resources.

Gwangju University will operate customized educational programs to help international students find employment in Korea after graduation.

The Uzbekistan Ministry of Employment and Labor Korea Office will handle admissions and stay management for international students and language trainees, while the Korea Competency Development Institute will support work activities during enrollment and employment after graduation.

Suraymonov Alisher, Director of the Uzbekistan Ministry of Employment and Labor Korea Office, said, "We are grateful to Gwangju University for stepping up to support Uzbekistani students' education and employment after graduation," adding, "We hope Uzbekistani students become global experts through advanced education."

Kim Yoon-se, Director of the Korea Competency Development Institute, said, "We hope Uzbekistani students receive diverse education at Gwangju University through this agreement. Each institution will make mutual efforts."

In response, President Kim Hyuk-jong said, "Gwangju University will establish a systematic education system to strengthen the capabilities of Uzbekistani students," and added, "We will do our best to help international students successfully enter society."

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