Exploring Industrial Change and Innovation Directions
Focusing on the Present and Future of Local Manufacturing Companies
Aiming to Revitalize the Regional Economy and Establish a Sustainable Industrial Ecosystem

The Gumi Chamber of Commerce and Industry in North Gyeongsang Province and Kumoh National Institute of Technology are joining forces to promote regional industrial development and enhance corporate competitiveness.


On Tuesday, October 28, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., the two organizations will host the "2025 Gumi Chamber of Commerce and Industry·Kumoh National Institute of Technology Manufacturing Innovation Open Forum" in the main auditorium on the second floor of the Gumi Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Gumi Chamber of Commerce and Kumoh National Institute of Technology to Hold 'Manufacturing Innovation Open Forum' Aiming to Revitalize the Regional Economy View original image

This forum is designed to assess the current state of manufacturing companies in Gumi based on industry-academia cooperation and to present directions for future innovation. The goal is to revitalize the local economy and establish a sustainable industrial ecosystem.


Seo Yoo-hyun, Ph.D. in Consumer Science at Seoul National University and co-author of "Trend Korea 2026," will deliver the keynote presentation on "New Opportunities for the Gumi Industrial Complex Amid Changing Consumer Trends."


Dr. Seo plans to analyze the rapidly changing global industrial trends and shifts in consumer patterns, and to propose innovation strategies for the Gumi manufacturing industry in response to these changes.


The event will be attended by the President of the Gumi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the President of Kumoh National Institute of Technology, the Mayor of Gumi, members of the North Gyeongsang Provincial Council and Gumi City Council, heads of organizations and associations, chamber members, executives and employees of member companies, representatives from related organizations, and media outlets. Together, they will discuss the direction and challenges of regional industry-academia cooperation.



A representative from the Gumi Chamber of Commerce and Industry stated, "This open forum will be a meaningful opportunity for academia and industry to jointly consider the future direction of the Gumi Industrial Complex," adding, "By strengthening cooperation among academia, industry, and research institutes, we aim to enhance the competitiveness of the local manufacturing sector and discover new growth drivers."


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