Jeonnam Province, First Task of the New Year: Checking the Construction Progress of 'Korea Electric Power University'

[Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam Province announced on the 3rd that it inspected the construction progress at the Korea Energy Engineering University construction site as the first task of the new year.

At the site, they listened to the construction progress from the construction officials and especially emphasized thorough site management to prevent safety accidents during the severe cold and thaw periods, as well as strict on-site quarantine to prevent the local spread of COVID-19.

Korea Energy Engineering University, established as a national project under the Moon Jae-in administration, is the world's only energy-specialized university aiming to be a global top 10 engineering university. Construction began last May, and the university is scheduled to open in March this year.

The core facility for new students, covering an area of 5,000㎡, is currently about 85% complete, and the Energy New Technology Research Institute, a leased building to be used as a temporary research center for graduate students, was completed in October last year.

Currently, 42 professors have been hired. The plan is to secure 50 professors by the opening and 100 professors by the completion of the organization in 2025.

All 100 students for early admission this year have been fully recruited, and applications are currently being accepted to fill 10 regular admission spots.

Due to explosive interest from examinees and parents, the competition rate for early admission is 24 to 1, causing a sensation among universities despite being a newly established university.

The minimum scores required for regular admission, analyzed by admission experts, are also known to be among the highest in the country.

Thus, Korea Energy Engineering University is completing all preparations for its March opening, including campus construction, faculty recruitment, and student admissions.

A Jeonnam Province official said, “In March, Korea Energy Engineering University, which will lead Korea’s energy transition, will open. It was not an easy task and involved many difficulties, but with the combined efforts of 2 million residents, we have come this far, and we will do our best to help it grow into a world top 10 engineering university.”

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