Handong University Selected as Finalist for Glocal University 30... Leading Future Innovation and Growth in Pohang Together

Pohang City and Gyeongbuk Province, Uljin, Yeongdeok, Ulleung, Regional Universities-Industry Collaboration Achievements

Mayor Lee Kangdeok: "A Crucial Foundation for Joint Growth of Region and Universities"

Pohang City announced that Handong Global University has been finally selected for the Glocal University 30 project, which is promoted by the Ministry of Education under the motto of mutual growth between the region and universities.

In July, Pohang City, Gyeongbuk Province, Yeongdeok County, Uljin County, Ulleung County, and Handong Global University participated in the Handong Glocal University 30 Promotion Business Agreement Ceremony for the sustainable development of the East Sea region.

With this selection, Handong Global University will receive up to 100 billion KRW in government funding over the next five years and will implement various innovative projects that enable mutual growth between the region and the university.

The Glocal University 30 project is a government initiative aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of regional universities and promoting balanced regional development. It selects universities with global competitiveness based on partnerships with local communities and industries, breaking down internal and external barriers, and provides up to 100 billion KRW in government funding over the next five years.

Handong Global University, known for nurturing the best holistic talents in Korea, received high marks in this final evaluation for its key initiatives: 'HI College' to realize the Future University HI (Holistic Intelligence) education model, 'HI Alliance' to expand global cooperation outcomes, and 'HI Accelerator' to build a platform for HI-based local-industry-academia innovation.

Handong Global University has been at the forefront of solving various local community issues through close cooperation with Pohang City, and has emphasized holistic education and global leadership training to strengthen the capabilities and retention of local youth.

With its selection as a Glocal University, Handong Global University is expected to further strengthen its international-level education and research capabilities, create an innovation model closely linked to the local community, and grow together with Pohang City into a global innovation hub centered on the East Sea Rim region, as well as greatly contribute to revitalizing the local economy and nurturing talent.

This final selection of Handong Global University is the result of continued support and collaboration from Pohang City, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, Uljin County, Yeongdeok County, Ulleung County, local universities, and industries.

Since last year, Pohang City has operated an 'Action Plan Preparation Task Force' composed of relevant departments to support Handong Global University's designation as a Glocal University, and formed a public-private-academic-industrial cooperation group with local governments, institutions, universities, and industries to provide comprehensive support.

Mayor Lee Kangdeok stated, "The final selection of Handong Global University for the Glocal University 30 project is a great achievement for Pohang City and the entire Gyeongbuk region. It will serve as an important foundation for regional universities to leap to an international level and for mutual growth between the region and universities. Pohang City will continue to cooperate and support Handong Global University to lead future innovation in the region."

Following POSTECH last year and now Handong Global University this year, both four-year universities located in the region have been designated as Glocal Universities. This once again demonstrates the region's competitiveness and provides an opportunity for Pohang to present a leading model for the new era of regional development.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.