Mayor Baek Kyunghyun: "Growing Together with Universities... Enhancing Citizens' Competitiveness"

Guri City and Induk University Discuss Cooperation Plans to Strengthen Regional Competitiveness

Guri City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Baek Kyunghyun) announced on September 9 that it discussed cooperation plans to strengthen regional competitiveness with Kim Kwangman, president of Induk University, and university officials who visited Guri City Hall on the 5th.

Baek Kyunghyun, mayor of Guri (center), is taking a commemorative photo after discussing cooperation plans to strengthen regional competitiveness with Kim Kwangman, president of Induk University, and university officials who visited Guri City Hall on the 5th. Provided by Guri City

This meeting was organized to foster sustainable regional development by having Guri City and the university join forces in response to the rapidly changing era of digital transformation.

The main topics of discussion included nurturing future talent, addressing local issues, cooperation in AI convergence and digital healthcare, and supporting youth employment and entrepreneurship. The focus was on practical cooperation measures that would enable both institutions to grow together.

In particular, various education and business initiatives that incorporate AI and digital-based industries were discussed as key strategies to enhance the capabilities of Guri citizens and secure the region's future competitiveness.

Through these efforts, the city plans to help each citizen respond proactively to changing times, while also enhancing Guri’s overall urban competitiveness.

Mayor Baek Kyunghyun stated, "Close cooperation between the region and universities is essential for securing sustainable competitiveness. Moving forward, we will continue to cultivate talent to lead future industries and address a range of local issues together with Induk University and other capable universities."