Shinhan University and Iruda School Sign MOU to Support Young Adults with Borderline Intelligence and Disabilities

Joint Promotion of the "Job Competency Enhancement Support Project for Young Adults with Borderline Intelligence"
Expanding Cooperation Based on Achievements
Supporting Education, Vocational Training, Culture, and Social Participation in Line with the Sustainable Development Goals

Shinhan University (President Kang Sungjong) announced on August 14 that it had signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iruda School (Principal Ki Juhyun) on August 12 at the Shinhan University Uijeongbu Campus to strengthen job competencies and support independence for young adults with borderline intelligence and disabilities.

Shinhan University and Iruda School took a commemorative photo after signing a strategic business agreement (MOU) on the 12th at Shinhan University Uijeongbu Campus to strengthen job competencies and support independence for young adults with borderline intelligence and disabilities. Photo by Shinhan University

This agreement was established to expand support for education, vocational training, culture, arts, and social participation based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) philosophy, building on the achievements of the two institutions’ joint implementation of the “Job Competency Enhancement Support Project for Young Adults with Borderline Intelligence” in 2025.

The signing ceremony was attended by Kim Jongkyu, Director of the Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation at Shinhan University; Lee Hyun, Dean of Academic Affairs; Kwon Ogeun, Head of the ESG Innovation Division; Kim Minhwa, Professor of Early Childhood Education; as well as Ki Juhyun, Principal of Iruda School, and Seol Juyeong, Lead Teacher. The participants reaffirmed their commitment to ongoing cooperation based on mutual trust.

Through this agreement, the two institutions plan to pursue multifaceted cooperation, including: joint development of educational and job competency enhancement programs for individuals with borderline intelligence and disabilities; improvement of campus and learning spaces to create barrier-free and equitable environments; expansion of employment linkage and social participation opportunities; and continuous exchange in research, education, and volunteer activities.

Kim Minhwa, Professor of Early Childhood Education at Shinhan University, stated, “Through collaboration with Iruda School, we will expand opportunities for students to leverage their strengths and contribute to society, and create meaningful change that breaks down the barriers between education and welfare.”

Kim Jongkyu, Director of the Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation at Shinhan University, said, “Through this agreement, we will discover various educational and independence models that can help realize the potential of individuals with borderline intelligence and disabilities, and strive to grow together with the local community.”

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