Mokpo National University Achieves Major Success with 13 Final Acceptances at World’s No.2 Amkor

A Triumph of Practical Industry-Academia Collaboration
STEM Students Beyond Seoul Advance to the Global Stage
12-Week Intensive Training and Mentoring by Industry Professionals

The Compound Semiconductor Center at Mokpo National University is establishing itself as a key cradle for driving the global advancement of STEM talent in the region.

On May 19, Mokpo National University announced that a total of 13 individuals have been finally accepted to Amkor Technology Korea (hereinafter referred to as ATK), a global semiconductor packaging specialist, through the Compound Semiconductor Center’s “2026 ATK Employment-Linked Training Program.”

Thirteen candidates from the Mokpo University Compound Semiconductor Center were finally accepted by Amkor Technology Korea, a global semiconductor packaging specialist. Photo by Mokpo University

This achievement is regarded as further proof of the effectiveness of the “practical industry-academia cooperation model,” which is designed not only for simple job training but also to enable science and engineering students from outside the Seoul metropolitan area to emerge as leading players on the global stage.

Outstanding talents selected from eight universities nationwide participated in the program. They completed an intensive 12-week training and a four-night, five-day immersive group education session. In particular, the program included close mentoring by current ATK employees and one-on-one career design consultations with faculty advisors from each university, both of which played a decisive role in equipping students with practical skills ready for immediate application in the field.

One of the final successful candidates said, “Thanks to the practice-oriented curriculum and vivid advice from professionals, I was able to confidently demonstrate my abilities in the interview,” adding, “I hope such practical opportunities will expand further for students at regional universities.”

This employment-linked program has been operated under the leadership of Hee Seok Jeon, Chair of the Compound Semiconductor Center (Gachon University), in close partnership with Amkor Technology, the world’s second-largest company by market share, since 2022. To date, around 100 individuals have joined ATK through this process, making it a solid stepping stone for local talent to enter the compound semiconductor industry.

Kyung Ho Choi, Director of the Compound Semiconductor Center, emphasized, “Thanks to the comprehensive administrative and financial support from South Jeolla Province and Muan County, we were able to achieve the valuable result of ‘13 final acceptances.’ Building on this achievement, we will further strengthen our cooperation with ATK and other global companies, and commit ourselves to fostering semiconductor professionals who will lead the region’s innovation ecosystem.”

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