Mokpo National University Aims to Become a Leading Global Institution in Green Marine Energy

Jeonnam Global Innovation Forum
Jointly Hosted with Jeollanam-do

National Mokpo University (President Song Hacheol) announced on the 19th that, in joint organization with Jeollanam-do, it held the 2nd Jeonnam Global Innovation Forum at the university's 70th Anniversary Hall on the 18th.

The event was attended by more than 200 representatives from key institutions in the Jeonnam region, including Park Changhwan, Vice Governor for Economic Affairs of Jeollanam-do, Park Hongryul, Mayor of Mokpo, Kim San, Governor of Muan, Kim Hwajin, Jeonnam Provincial Party Chairperson of the People Power Party, Han Wonhee, President of Mokpo National Maritime University, Jang Chungmo, President of Jeonnam Development Corporation, Jung Hyuntaek, President of Mokpo Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Kim Jaeul, CEO of HD Hyundai Samho, and Oh Ikhyeon, President of Jeonnam Technopark Foundation.

Mokpo National University jointly hosted the 2nd Jeonnam Global Innovation Forum with Jeonnam Province on the 18th at the Mokpo National University 70th Anniversary Hall. Photo by Mokpo National University

In his opening remarks, President Song Hacheol stated, "Thanks to the wholehearted support and encouragement from Jeollanam-do, local governments, regional universities, the industrial sector, and public institutions, all wishing for regional development, we were able to overcome fierce competition last year and be selected for the Glocal University 30 project," and added, "I am grateful for the interest and boundless love for regional universities."

He continued, "I plan to do my utmost to develop Mokpo University into a prestigious global green marine energy university so that young people in the region can achieve their dreams and lead happy lives."

The Mokpo University Glocal University project aims, first, to support the future industrialization of Jeonnam's key industries in response to rapid global environmental changes, with the goal of becoming a prestigious university for eco-friendly carbon-free ships and global green marine energy. Second, through integration with Jeonnam Provincial College, it plans to be the first national university to operate both 2-year and 4-year educational programs, providing skilled workers and technical personnel needed by the local community. Third, to overcome the crisis of regional extinction, it plans to foster seven campuses in five cities and counties as centers for youth culture, arts, and entrepreneurship.

Through the Glocal University project, Mokpo University will contribute to revitalizing the local economy by providing 8 billion KRW in annual scholarships via local cards, and plans to invest in the industries and commercial districts of the relevant municipalities by combining national and provincial funds with the local government budgets pledged by five basic local governments in support of the project. With a large-scale investment in the Glocal University project, the regional economic impact of Mokpo University is expected to expand to approximately 1.2 trillion KRW by 2028.

Meanwhile, the Jeonnam Global Innovation Forum is co-chaired by Song Hacheol, President of Mokpo University, and Kim Youngrok, Governor of Jeollanam-do. The forum was launched on July 2 last year to identify regional cooperation project needs, suggest policy directions, and share and spread innovation achievements for the promotion of the Glocal University initiative. It involves participation from local governments, regional universities, public institutions, and the industrial sector.

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