Sunchon National University - National Radio Research Agency - Mokpo National University - Mokpo Maritime University Sign Agreement for Radio Research Talent Development Cooperation

Agreement for Research Collaboration and Support for ICT Talent Development in the Fields of Radio, Broadcasting, and Telecommunications

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] Suncheon National University (President Ko Young-jin) announced that on the 23rd, it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Radio Research Agency and the national universities in Jeonnam region, Mokpo National University and Mokpo Maritime University, to collaborate on research in the fields of radio waves, broadcasting, and telecommunications, and to support ICT talent development.

The four institutions will mutually cooperate to advance ICT development in the region by exchanging research and technical information in radio wave, broadcasting, and telecommunications fields used for digital transformation in sectors where Jeonnam has strengths, such as agriculture and fisheries, shipbuilding, and marine industries. This includes joint use of research facilities and testing equipment, and support for education and field training to promote local information and communication technology development.

President Ko Young-jin of Suncheon National University stated, “Through practical cooperation between the National Radio Research Agency, which is leading the advancement and competitiveness of information and communication technology, and the national universities of Jeollanam-do, we expect to nurture the talents essential for the Fourth Industrial Revolution era and contribute to national industrial development.”

Meanwhile, the National Radio Research Agency, which organized this MOU signing, relocated to the Gwangju-Jeonnam Innovation City (located in Naju) in July 2014. Since then, it has been promoting the formation of a regional ICT industry-academia-research-government cooperation network and supporting practical future ICT talent development. It also continuously provides free access to testing facilities for research and development support and offers electromagnetic wave technology assistance.

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik hss79@asiae.co.kr

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