Related Organizations Collaborate to Improve the Structure of Universities in Gwangju and Jeonnam Regions

Co-hosted Forum Held by Assemblyman Yoon Young-deok

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The National Assembly, Ministry of Education, regional universities, metropolitan and provincial offices of education, and companies will gather in one place to seek "improvement of the physical condition of universities in the Gwangju and Jeonnam regions and strengthening of public education."

On the 10th, National Assembly member Yoon Young-deok (Democratic Party of Korea, Gwangju Dongnam-gap) announced that on the 13th at 3 p.m., he will co-host the "Discussion Forum on Improving the Physical Condition of Regional Universities and Strengthening Public Education" at the main conference room of Chonnam National University.

This forum, united under the slogan "Save Universities! Nurture Talent!", will discuss the need for innovation in regional universities and strengthening regional public education in response to the concentration of outstanding talent in the metropolitan area, which is causing stagnation in local industries and economies.

The forum is co-hosted by Representative Yoon, Representative Seo Dong-yong (Suncheon, Gwangyang, Gokseong, Gurye), and the Gwangju-Jeonnam Regional University Presidents' Council, and jointly organized by Chonnam National University and Chosun University.

For the development of regional universities and the region, Gwangju Mayor Lee Yong-seop, along with presidents of universities located in Gwangju and Jeonnam such as Suncheon National University, Mokpo National University, and Honam University, are also expected to attend.

In the first part of the forum, Baek Ki-sang, Director of Secondary Education at Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education, and Park Kyung-hee, Director of Secondary Education at Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education, will present on "Strengthening Cooperation between Gwangju-Jeonnam Regional High Schools and Universities," and Cho Sung-jun, Director of University Education Innovation Headquarters at Chonnam National University, will present on "Current Status and Future of Joint Curricula among Gwangju-Jeonnam Universities."

Following this, Kim Young-sun, Director of University Development Cooperation at Gwangju Metropolitan City, will present on "Cooperation Plans between Gwangju-Jeonnam Local Governments and Universities." In the second part, Shin Ik-hyun, Higher Education Policy Officer at the Ministry of Education, Hwang Hong-gyu, Secretary-General of the Korea Council for University Education, Kim Yoo-shin, CEO of TDL Co., Ltd., and Park Jun-yong, a student of Political Science and Diplomacy at Chonnam National University, will engage in a free discussion.

Representative Yoon said, "Various solutions are emerging to diagnose and wisely overcome the current crisis of regional universities," adding, "The most important stakeholders in finding solutions through such discussions are the students."

He continued, "From the students' perspective, we must continuously strive to innovate regional universities to improve the difficulties faced in public education and the quality of higher education in the region, and to enable students to settle locally," emphasizing, "The government, local governments, companies, and universities must unite together."

Finally, he stated, "As a member of the National Assembly's Education Committee, I will continue my legislative activities focusing on establishing legal grounds to strengthen university innovation and the national responsibility for higher education through this forum."

Meanwhile, to comply with national quarantine guidelines, only presenters and discussants will attend the forum on-site, and it will be broadcast live through Chonnam National University's official YouTube channel.

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