Shinhan University Achieves Dual Honors at the 2025 Military Personnel AI·SW Capability Enhancement Performance Presentation

Shinhan University Receives Commendation from Minister of National Defense
and 6th Division Wins "Outstanding AI Club Award" Simultaneously

Shinhan University (President Kang Sungjong) has garnered nationwide attention this year for its remarkable achievements in the field of military personnel AI innovation, following its continued support for AI and software education for military personnel through the regional and military expansion programs of the Software-Centered University Project.

Professor Chae-Hwan Lim of Shinhan University (Department of Software Convergence) is receiving a commendation from the Minister of National Defense at the "2025 Military Personnel AI and Software Capability Enhancement Performance Presentation" held at the Grand Hyatt Seoul Hotel. Provided by Shinhan University

In particular, at the "2025 Military Personnel AI·SW Capability Enhancement Performance Presentation" held at the Grand Hyatt Seoul Hotel on December 4, Professor Lim Chae-hwan (Department of Software Convergence) of Shinhan University received a commendation from the Minister of National Defense, officially recognizing his contributions to the advancement of defense artificial intelligence. This national event, co-hosted by the Ministry of National Defense and the Institute for Information & Communications Technology Promotion (IITP), provided a platform to share the outcomes of AI and software education for military personnel and the results of practical projects.

The AI and software education provided by Shinhan University as part of the expansion program of the Software-Centered University Project led to significant achievements at the 6th Army Division. The 6th Division was selected as an "Excellent Utilization and Operation Unit" by the AI Education Research Center, winning the top prize in 2024, and in 2025, projects carried out by its personnel were recognized with the "Outstanding AI Club Award." Soldiers from the 6th Division, based on Shinhan University's AI education and mentoring, conducted practical, problem-solving projects, the results of which were officially evaluated as best practices.

The flagship project undertaken by the 6th Division's AI club was the automation of the military logistics management system using AI. Previously, logistics inventory and record management relied on manual, labor-intensive processes, which posed risks such as loss, record omissions, and limitations in real-time monitoring. With mentoring from Shinhan University, soldiers in the 6th Division succeeded in automating logistics flows with an AI-based system that included real-time object and facial image recognition, an automated inventory and record-keeping system based on recognized items and user information, and real-time dashboard visualization. This project was evaluated as a case where soldiers developed practical AI skills that could be immediately applied in the field, serving as a key factor in the unit's selection as an excellent utilization and operation unit.

Professor Lim Chae-hwan of Shinhan University received a commendation from the Minister of National Defense at this event. Professor Lim was recognized for his contributions to substantially enhancing AI capabilities within the military by establishing a foundational AI education system for military personnel, providing data-driven problem-solving training, mentoring military-tailored projects, and strengthening AI ethics and security education, all based on the Software-Centered University Project.

Professor Lim stated, "I am grateful that Shinhan University's AI education capabilities have been highly recognized for driving tangible innovation within military organizations," and added, "We will continue to further develop the Software-Centered University model to spread educational achievements to local communities, the military, and public institutions."

Based on the Software-Centered University Project supported by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Science and ICT, Shinhan University has operated programs to expand the university's AI and software education resources to local communities, public institutions, and military units, in cooperation with the Information Technology & Software Industry Association (ITSA).

The recent award to the 6th Army Division and the commendation from the Minister of National Defense are regarded as representative achievements demonstrating that Shinhan University's educational model has led to practical work innovation for military personnel. Officials from the Ministry of National Defense, IITP, and ITSA evaluated Shinhan University's support for AI and software education for military personnel as a leading example that has promoted digital innovation within military organizations.

The recognition of the 6th Division and the commendation from the Minister of National Defense serve as important indicators that Shinhan University's Software-Centered University Project is establishing itself as a platform for the expansion of AI education across both local communities and the military. Shinhan University plans to further expand its practical AI and software-based education to local communities and the defense sector, strengthening its role as a leading university contributing to the realization of digital defense and regional digital innovation.

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