Gyeongnam Jeongbo University Students Boost Entrepreneurship Skills Through 'Yeongdo Local Field Exploration'

Students of Gyeongnam Information University (President Kim Dae-sik) had the opportunity to enhance their entrepreneurial skills by experiencing the vibrant local scene of Yeongdo.

Gyeongnam Information University recently conducted a field exploration of the Yeongdo area in Busan, which is gaining attention for local startups reflecting regional characteristics. This exploration was carried out as part of the Local Content Focused University Project.

Forty students participating as linked majors in the Local Content Focused University Project, including the Local Gourmet (美食) major and Media & Beauty Content major, attended the field trip. They visited well-known local culture platforms based on regional cooperation such as Samjin Fish Cake Headquarters in Yeongdo, Area Six, and Mumyung Diary.

Following this, a special lecture was held by Kim Mi-yeon, CEO of Busan local creator Mumyung Diary, where there was a Q&A session addressing various questions about the role of local brands and how to cope with the dark periods after starting a business.

The Local Content Focused University Project Group is exploring famous local sites.

Student Song Ho-young, who participated in this exploration, said, “Through this field trip, I was able to understand local startups that incorporate the stories and colors of the region, not just simple entrepreneurship, and I could see and feel these sites firsthand.”

Lee Sung-wook, head of the Local Content Focused University Project, said, “We arranged an opportunity for direct experience on-site to increase understanding of the process of discovering regional characteristics and linking them to startups to create value.”

He added, “We will continue to share concerns about entrepreneurship among local talents and strive to nurture young local creators who create new value by finding creative solutions.”

The Local Content Focused University Project Team at Gyeongnam Information University plans to open a pop-up store event on campus on November 3 for local startup practice. Afterwards, various programs such as the ‘Local Creator Idea Challenge’ and ‘Local Startup Camp’ are scheduled to be held.

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