Chosun University of Science and Technology - Esports Promotion Association Join Hands for 'Expansion and Talent Development'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Chosun Institute of Science and Technology has joined hands with the Korea Esports Promotion Association to expand the base of esports.

Chosun Institute of Science and Technology (President Cho Soon-gye) announced that it held an 'Industry-Academic Cooperation Agreement and Sponsorship Fund Delivery Ceremony for Expanding the Base of Esports' with the Korea Esports Promotion Association.

The agreement ceremony was held with the attendance of about 20 officials, including Cho Soon-gye, President of Chosun Institute of Science and Technology, and Moon Ki-joo, President of the Korea Esports Promotion Association.

As part of the social value enhancement activities under the Junior College Innovation Support Project of Chosun Institute of Science and Technology, various educational and academic exchanges will be conducted with the Korea Esports Promotion Association through this agreement.

The agreement includes ▲ operation of expert training programs to promote healthy esports activation ▲ development of esports professional manpower and lifelong education professional leader training programs ▲ academic research and research service projects related to esports ▲ development of joint lectures and joint educational programs ▲ strengthening healthy family leisure esports capabilities and discovering new esports categories ▲ providing esports services for vulnerable groups ▲ operation and utilization of metaverse-based university psychological counseling programs ▲ joint support for university student event activities, among other contents.

The Korea Esports Promotion Association delivered 40 million KRW in university development funds to Chosun Institute of Science and Technology to enhance social value through community institution linkage. Chosun Institute of Science and Technology plans to use the development funds transparently and fairly for the development of the esports industry and the cultivation of professional talent.

President Cho stated, “Esports is a globally growing cultural content industry creating various jobs,” and added, “Through the agreement with the Korea Esports Promotion Association, our university will not only activate the esports industry but also nurture creative and convergent thinkers who will lead the esports field.”

Meanwhile, Chosun Institute of Science and Technology, which established the esports department last year, is currently recruiting new students for the 2023 academic year.

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