“Becoming the Foundation of Maritime Security” ... KIOST Hosts Navy Short-Term Specialized Training Course

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Hwang Du-yeol] The Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST) will conduct the 8th Navy Short-term Specialized Training Course for 20 naval officers and non-commissioned officers at the KIOST Busan headquarters over four days from the 20th to the 23rd.

KIOST has provided specialized training programs tailored for the navy by utilizing marine big data based on its research results and experience in marine science around Korea's surrounding waters.

Additionally, experts in oceanography and underwater acoustics have been dispatched as instructors to the Navy Education Command, contributing to enhancing the navy's expertise.

The short-term specialized training course began in 2016 and is now in its 8th iteration this year.

The curriculum is designed for naval officers and non-commissioned officers to systematically educate them with fundamental marine science theories necessary for practical work, various field data, and research cases, enabling immediate application in their duties.

KIOST Director Kim Woong-seo stated, “The Navy Short-term Specialized Training Course is composed of a solid program including systematic theoretical education, in-depth discussions, and hands-on experience with research equipment and advanced facilities, so we hope it meets the expectations of the navy personnel.” He added, “We hope that KIOST’s research infrastructure will serve as a foundation for marine security aimed at systematic marine territory management in the future.”

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