Wando-gun Partners with National Marine Biodiversity Institute to Revitalize Marine Bioindustry

Sharing Marine Bio Technology and Cooperation in Training Experts and Personnel Exchange

Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Shin Woo-cheol) announced on the 11th that it signed a business agreement with the National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea (Director Choi Wan-hyun) on the 8th to promote the development of the marine bioindustry.

The agreement was established to formulate a marine bioindustry strategy for the mutual growth of the two institutions, and they plan to actively cooperate in research collaboration, professional workforce training, and human exchange to revitalize the marine bioindustry.

(On the right) Shin Woo-cheol, the county governor, signed a business agreement with the National Marine Biodiversity Institute on the 9th to revitalize the marine bioindustry.
[Photo by Wando-gun]

The main areas of the agreement include △ information exchange and research collaboration to revitalize the marine bioindustry △ training of professional personnel and human exchange to strengthen marine bio-related capabilities △ joint development and utilization of exhibition programs to raise awareness of the marine bioindustry.

Governor Shin Woo-cheol said, “If Wando’s diverse marine resources are linked with the research technology of the National Marine Biodiversity Institute, it will become a driving force for the successful establishment of our county’s marine bioindustry,” adding, “We will do our best to nurture future-oriented new marine fisheries professionals incorporating 4th industrial technologies so that excellent marine bio experts can be produced in our region.”

Meanwhile, the National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea is the only specialized research, exhibition, and education institution for marine biological resources in Korea, playing a pivotal role in the development of marine bio materials and support for the industry in the field of marine biological resources.

Wando = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Kyung-pil just8440@asiae.co.kr

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