Leading the Way in Fostering Future Talent for Resource Development: Korea National Oil Corporation Successfully Concludes This Year's Industry-Academia-Research Resource Development Academy

Collaboration Among Institutions Participating in the Domestic Continental Shelf Resource Development Industry-Academia-Research Cooperation Platform
Participation of University Students from Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources and Partner Universities

The "2025 Industry-Academia-Research Resource Development Academy," organized by Korea National Oil Corporation to foster specialized talent in resource development, was held at the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources from July 21 to July 25, 2025.

Donghyun Lim, head of the West South Sea Exploration Team at Korea National Oil Corporation, is delivering the opening address at the "Industry-Academia-Research Resource Development Academy" held on the 21st at the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources, hosted by the Korea National Oil Corporation. Provided by Korea National Oil Corporation

This academy is part of the "Gwanggaeto Project," a mid- to long-term domestic continental shelf resource development initiative by the corporation, and was held for the second time this year following last year's program.

A total of 26 participants, including university students and intern employees from 14 industry-academia-research institutions that are part of the "Domestic Continental Shelf Resource Development Industry-Academia-Research Cooperation Platform," completed the academy.

The Domestic Continental Shelf Resource Development Industry-Academia-Research Cooperation Platform was established in June 2023, led by Korea National Oil Corporation, and consists of public enterprises and research institutes in the resource development field, as well as 11 domestic universities, forming a cooperative network for research and education.

Jung Hyunyoung, Head of Domestic Business Development at Korea National Oil Corporation, is encouraging students. Provided by Korea National Oil Corporation

Korea National Oil Corporation, the organizer of the academy, focused on providing young talents aspiring to enter the resource development sector with specialized knowledge used in the field of oil exploration, development, and production, while also offering opportunities for career exploration.

In particular, Korea National Oil Corporation reflected feedback from last year's participants to offer tailored education for future talents in resource development. Employees from the corporation and the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources introduced practical case studies, and professors from participating universities such as Kongju National University, Kyungpook National University, Yonsei University, and Inha University supported practical competency through theoretical education.

President Kim Dongseob stated, "This academy aims to strengthen the domestic resource development infrastructure and systematically nurture future talents who will continue the exploration of the domestic continental shelf," and added, "We will continue to expand practical, field-oriented education based on industry-academia-research cooperation to ensure the stable progress of domestic continental shelf exploration and to vitalize the domestic resource development ecosystem."

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