Gyeongsang National University and Korea Aerospace Industries Sign Agreement to Foster Convergent Talent

Gyeongsang National University-Korea Aerospace Industries Business Agreement Ceremony.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Gyeongsang National University and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) signed a business agreement on the morning of the 28th at the Gajwa Campus university headquarters to foster convergence-type technology management talents and create an innovative ecosystem for Gyeongnam's key industries.

Attending the signing ceremony were Park Ki-hoon, Dean of Graduate School at Gyeongsang National University, Shin Yong-min, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Jeon Jeong-hwan, Head of the Graduate School's Technology Management Department, Kim Jun-myung, Head of KAI's Operations Group, and Gil Jae-oh, Head of Talent Development Team.

Based on this business agreement, the two institutions promised to establish a close cooperative system for fostering convergence-type technology management talents, providing technical support and guidance for corporate development.

Kim Jun-myung, Head of KAI's Operations Group, said, "To prepare for a sustainable future in the era of the 4th Industrial Revolution, we have expanded the industry-academia degree program in the management track in addition to the technology track." He added, "This degree program is expected to greatly help secure core competencies and nurture talents for new business execution."

Park Ki-hoon, Dean of the Graduate School, stated, "We plan to take the lead in co-growth with local key industry (aviation) small and medium enterprises through open innovation cooperation with local SMEs, technical support, and joint research for corporate development."