Sejong University Opens 'Navy Advanced Science and Technology Convergence Center'

Sejong University has opened the 'Navy Advanced Science and Technology Convergence Center' in collaboration with the Republic of Korea Navy, embarking on research into naval weapon systems and the establishment of a think tank system.

Eom Jong-hwa, President of Sejong University, Yang Yong-mo, Chief of Naval Operations, and other officials from both sides are posing for a commemorative photo at the plaque unveiling ceremony of the Navy Advanced Science and Technology Convergence Center (NATCC) held at Sejong University.
[Photo by Sejong University]

On the 21st, Sejong University announced that it had inaugurated the 'Navy Advanced Science and Technology Convergence Center (NATCC)' and held a plaque ceremony to establish an industry-academia-research advanced science and technology cooperation system and expand the network with the Navy.

The plaque ceremony took place on the 19th with about 30 officials from both sides attending, including Sejong University President Eom Jong-hwa, Navy Chief of Naval Operations Yang Yong-mo, Sejong University Vice President Hong Woo-young, Navy Information Planning Staff Director Park No-ho, Policy Director Park Soon-sik, and Secretary General Hwang Ho.

At the center, engineering master's and doctoral researchers specializing in naval research and development (R&D) will conduct joint research on manned-unmanned complex systems, artificial intelligence, and maritime and underwater surveillance. It is also expected to be utilized as a scientific and technological think tank aimed at building a strong maritime force.

The center will particularly focus on discovering and planning requirements in the ten major fields of defense strategic technology. Sejong University plans to lead the concrete conceptualization and realization of naval weapon systems by leveraging its specialized personnel.

President Eom Jong-hwa of Sejong University said, "Through the opening of the Navy Advanced Science and Technology Convergence Center, we will cooperate more closely with the Navy," adding, "We will do our best to contribute to the advancement of defense science and technology and the construction of a future strong maritime force."

In response, Navy Chief of Naval Operations Yang Yong-mo stated, "Proactive discovery and planning of strategic technology requirements are essential for realizing 'Winning Navy 4.0,'" and expressed hope that "the center will play a key role in building a 'strong navy and maritime power' based on advanced science and technology."

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