Kim Sang-dong, Former President of Kyungpook National University, Appointed as the First CEO of Gyeongbuk Talent Lifelong Education Foundation
On the 3rd, Gyeongbuk Province appointed Kim Sang-dong (65), former president of Gyeongbuk Provincial University, as the inaugural CEO of the Gyeongbuk Talent Lifelong Education Foundation.
CEO Kim Sang-dong was born in Sangju, Gyeongbuk, graduated from the Department of Mathematics at Kyungpook National University, and built his academic capabilities by earning a master's and doctoral degree in mathematics from Seoul National University and the University of Wisconsin?Madison in the United States.
Kim Sang-dong, CEO of the Gyeongbuk Talent Lifelong Education Foundation (left), is holding the appointment certificate and posing for a commemorative photo with Lee Cheol-woo, Governor of Gyeongbuk.
View original imageCEO Kim demonstrated leadership in research, education, and administration for over 20 years at Kyungpook National University. He served as president of both Kyungpook National University and Gyeongbuk Provincial University, and is recognized as an education expert who promoted cooperative projects among universities, local governments, and industries, contributing to the revitalization of lifelong education.
The Gyeongsangbuk-do Talent Lifelong Education Foundation was established by integrating the Gyeongbuk Lifelong Education Promotion Institute and the Gyeongbuk RISE Center to enhance the efficiency and specialization of educational functions. The ordinance was revised last July, and the integration process was finalized on January 1 of this year.
The foundation is a key institution that fulfills the learning needs of residents through lifelong education and the development of local universities, supporting the sustainable development of the local community.
New CEO Kim Sang-dong stated, “As technological innovations such as artificial intelligence rapidly progress, we will spare no effort in education and support to help residents prepare for these changes,” adding, “The Gyeongsangbuk-do Talent Lifelong Education Foundation will do its best to become a platform that realizes residents’ happiness through lifelong learning and innovation of local universities, leading the local community toward sustainable development.”
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Lee Cheol-woo, Governor of Gyeongbuk Province, said, “CEO Kim Sang-dong is the right person to successfully lead the Gyeongsangbuk-do Talent Lifelong Education Foundation based on his rich experience and expertise,” and urged, “I hope he will lead innovation in local universities and promote creative and sustainable policies that satisfy the learning needs of residents.”
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