Officials from Gyeongnam Information University and the BNK Financial Group executive team are taking a group photo.

Officials from Gyeongnam Information University and the BNK Financial Group executive team are taking a group photo.

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Du-yeol] Gyeongnam Information University and BNK Financial Group are launching a project to nurture talent in the Busan area by combining the capabilities of the two institutions to fulfill their responsibilities as representative organizations of the region.


The two institutions signed an industry-academia cooperation family company agreement at BNK Financial Group in July.


Key executives of the group, including BNK Financial Group Chairman Kim Ji-wan, Executive Director Koo Kyo-sung, Director of Talent Development Kwak Wi-yeol, and Head of Management Support Kim Cheol-hwan, visited Gyeongnam Information University on the 13th for in-depth practical discussions.


During the practical discussions, the two institutions agreed to collaborate on various projects to nurture talent in the Busan area, including establishing a separate class for employee retraining within BNK Financial Group in the era of lifelong education, providing students with field training and site visits, and linking graduates to employment opportunities.


Kim Ji-wan, Chairman of BNK Financial Group, said, “I consider it meaningful that BNK Financial Group, a financial institution representing the region, and Gyeongnam Information University, a university representing the region, have joined forces to take the first step toward nurturing talent in Busan.”



Gyeongnam Information University President Kim Dae-sik said, “The two institutions, which have an obligation to repay the love given by the citizens of Busan, will proceed with various educational projects starting with retraining for workers. Gyeongnam Information University will continue to do its best in its role for the local community.”


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