Hyundai Rotem Supports Talent Development in Poland's Defense Sector

50 Polish PhD and Master's Graduates to Receive Education at KAIST Over 6 Years Until 2030

Hyundai Rotem is taking the initiative to nurture technical talent in Poland's defense industry.

On the 3rd, Hyundai Rotem announced that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the development of international defense cooperation with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration, KAIST, Hanwha Aerospace, and Korea Aerospace Industries.

(From the front row, left to right) Lee Yong-bae, President of Hyundai Rotem; Eom Dong-hwan, Administrator of the Defense Acquisition Program Administration; Lee Kwang-hyung, President of KAIST; Son Jae-il, President of Hanwha Aerospace; and Kang Gu-young, President of Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) are taking a commemorative photo after signing a business agreement for international defense cooperation.

This agreement was established to expand industry-academia cooperation and human exchange between Korea and Poland in the defense sector as collaboration between the two countries grows. The core of the agreement is KAIST's plan to cultivate 50 Polish master's and doctoral students as experts in defense technology from 2024 to 2030. Previously, as the Polish government pushed to strengthen its defense capabilities, the demand to nurture scientific and technological talent in the defense sector increased.

Participating companies, including Hyundai Rotem, will support a total of 6 billion KRW for tuition and research activity support until outstanding Polish students complete their master's and doctoral programs at KAIST. A Hyundai Rotem official stated, “We will strive to contribute to building trust and expanding cooperation between Korea and Poland by supporting exchanges and social contribution activities between the two countries.”

Meanwhile, Hyundai Rotem is actively engaged in various social activities. In March, it donated four modular-type temporary officer residences to the Army’s 22nd Division to improve the living conditions of local military officers. Additionally, Hyundai Rotem leads patriotic social contribution activities such as supporting Korean War veterans and national merit recipients, donating to military scholarship foundations, delivering consolation funds to soldiers, and contributing to the Patriotism and Comradeship Fund.

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