Kyung Hee University, Kangwon Land, and 123HR Join Forces to Foster Sports Talent

Establishing a Collaborative System for the 27th President's Cup Golf Tournament

Kyung Hee University has signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding with Kangwon Land and 123HR for the development of sports talent and the advancement of the industry.

On the 18th, Kyung Hee University signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding with Kangwon Land and 123HR for "Sports Talent Development and Related Industry Advancement." From left to right: Minho Lee, Head of Tourism Marketing at Kangwon Land; Soyoung Choi, CEO of 123HR; Kyung-rok Oh, Dean of the College of Physical Education at Kyung Hee University. Kyung Hee University

On April 18, Kyung Hee University held the signing ceremony at the Convention Tower of High1 Grand Hotel in Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon Province, according to an announcement on April 24. The ceremony was attended by Kyungrok Oh, Dean of the Kyung Hee University College of Physical Education; Beomcheolho, Head of the Department of Golf Industry at Kyung Hee University; Ji Seunggyu, Secretary General of the 27th Kyung Hee University President's Cup Golf Tournament Preparatory Committee; Minho Lee, Head of Kangwon Land Tourism Marketing Headquarters; Hosik Lee, Head of Domestic Marketing at Kangwon Land; and Soyoung Choi, CEO of 123HR.

This agreement was promoted to create public value by combining the human and material resources and expertise held by each institution. The main areas of cooperation include: ▲ expanding the public use of sports facilities and infrastructure; ▲ jointly developing and operating programs that combine sports education and professional competencies; and ▲ jointly promoting sports events and activities.

Based on this agreement, the 27th Kyung Hee University President's Cup National Golf Tournament for Middle and High School Students, which will be held at High1 Country Club in June, will also be operated under a collaborative system. The university’s expertise in sports education, Kangwon Land’s infrastructure, and 123HR’s operational planning capabilities are expected to enhance the quality of the tournament.

In particular, the integrated champion of the Girls’ Middle and High School Division will be granted eligibility to participate in the KLPGA 2027 High1 Dream Tour, and the top 10 male and female winners in the High School Division will receive special benefits when applying through the rolling admission process for the Department of Golf Industry at Kyung Hee University.

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