Sangmyung University Signs Exchange and Cooperation Agreement with Korea University Laos

Expanding International Cooperation in Education and Research

Sangmyung University announced on March 18 that it has signed an agreement with Korea University Laos to strengthen exchange and cooperation between the two institutions.

From left, Lee Junghwan, President of Korea-Lao University, and Kim Jonghee, President of Sangmyung University. Sangmyung University

The signing ceremony, held at the Seoul Campus on March 12, was attended by Jeonghwan Lee, President of Korea University Laos; Lee Hocheol, Vice President of the Korea High School Volleyball Federation; and Oh Seojin, Director of the International Adult Education Center. Representing Sangmyung University were Jonghee Kim, President; Kim Youngjun, Vice President; Choi Eunjung, Vice President for Industry-Academic Cooperation; and Cho Hangrok, Director of the Institute of International Language and Culture Education.

Under this agreement, the two institutions will cooperate on the establishment and operation of a Korean Language Education Center within Korea University Laos, operate exchange student and dual degree programs, conduct joint research and projects, and hold joint academic seminars and workshops.

President Jonghee Kim stated, "There is a saying in Laos: 'A single log cannot make a great fire, and a single stick cannot build a fence.' I hope this agreement will serve as an opportunity for both institutions to cooperate, harmonize, and grow together."

Korea University Laos is a private university established in Vientiane, Laos, in 2006, introducing a Korean-style educational model to foster local talent and promote Korean-related education in Laos.

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