Jeon Nam Provincial Assembly Member Shin Min-ho Supports Suncheon National University Glocal University Main Designation

Shin Min-ho, a member of the Jeonnam Provincial Assembly (Democratic Party of Korea·Suncheon 6), who is the main proposer, saw the "Ordinance on Promoting Cooperation among Local Governments, Industries, and Universities in Jeollanam-do" pass the standing committee on the 11th.

This ordinance stipulates the promotion projects for cooperation among local governments, industries, and academia, including support for Glocal Universities that will lead the co-growth of the region and universities, the responsibilities of the governor, and the establishment of cooperation systems.

Glocal Universities are part of a Ministry of Education public contest project aimed at developing a successful model where universities linked to regional strategic industries achieve global competitiveness and co-grow with the region. Starting with 10 universities this year, a total of 30 regional universities will be selected by 2026 and supported with 100 billion KRW over five years.

Suncheon University was the only university in Jeonnam selected among 15 nationwide preliminary designated universities at the end of June and is now challenging to be officially designated among about 10 selected universities.

Assemblyman Shin Min-ho emphasized, "The way for universities to survive is the way for the region to survive," adding, "A realistic alternative to retain the youth population lies in fostering regional universities and creating jobs linked to industry-academia-research cooperation."

He continued, "Through this ordinance, I hope to promote cooperation among local governments, industries, and universities to support the official designation of Glocal Universities and to establish a virtuous cycle ecosystem for admission, employment, entrepreneurship, and settlement."

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