Chosun University Accelerates 'Korea-China Exchange Expansion' Including Scientific Research Cooperation

Agreement Signed Between Weifang Vocational College and Weifang Industrial Technology Research Institute in China

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Chosun University, China’s Weifang Vocational College, and Weifang Institutes of Industrial Technology have joined hands to "expand Korea-China exchange."

The signing ceremony, held on the 14th at 3 p.m. in the Cheongchuleo Room (靑出於ROOM) on the 2nd floor of the main building of Chosun University, was conducted via the online video conferencing platform ZOOM. Attendees included Cho Hun, Vice President of Chosun University, Kim Pangoo, Director of the AI Convergence Research Institute, Kim Bongcheol, Director of External Cooperation, and Park Junyoung, Deputy Director of External Cooperation.

This agreement was promoted as part of the "Korea-China Industry-Academia Cooperation Exchange Meeting" hosted by the Weifang City Government in China and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) Qingdao office, commemorating the 30th anniversary of Korea-China diplomatic relations.

The "Korea-China Industry-Academia Cooperation Exchange Meeting" was organized to promote practical cooperation among Korean and Chinese universities, companies, and research institutes in talent development, scientific research collaboration, and industrial technology transfer.

In particular, the Organizing Committee of the Korea-China Industry-Academia-Research Exchange Meeting in Weifang City facilitated cooperation between Chosun University and universities and institutions located in Weifang, China, linking the signing of agreements with Weifang Vocational College and Weifang Institutes of Industrial Technology.

Each institution plans to continue promoting mutual connections and cooperation among the exchange universities through this agreement.

Weifang Vocational College will focus primarily on student exchanges, while Weifang Institutes of Industrial Technology will collaborate with Chosun University’s AI Convergence Research Institute to conduct joint research and exchange technological achievements in the fields of computer science, information and communication, information engineering, and artificial intelligence, as well as hold academic seminars.

Vice President Cho Hun stated, “Weifang Vocational College is a university that promotes the cultivation of functional talents in Shandong Province, including smooth overseas exchanges, and produces competent talents. Through educational exchanges with Chosun University, it will be able to grow into global talents as well as technical and professional experts.”

Kim Pangoo, Director of the AI Convergence Research Institute, said, “We are entering into an agreement with Weifang Institutes of Industrial Technology, an institution promoting science, technology, and industrial development locally in Weifang City, which is expected to enable new research and development in related fields. We will work together to strengthen Korea-China cooperation through academic seminars and joint research project applications.”

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