Korea University and CJ CheilJedang Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Foster Bio Experts

[Asia Economy Reporter Gong Byung-sun] Korea University announced on the 24th that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CJ CheilJedang to nurture future food and bio experts.

Korea University and CJ CheilJedang signed the MOU for talent development and curriculum development on the 20th at the Korea University Main Building. Through this agreement, both institutions will nurture talent necessary for industrial development and engage in mutual exchanges such as industry-academic joint research projects and various technical seminars for joint research.

In the future, the two institutions will conduct joint research in the bio and food sectors and hold business lectures linked to the curriculum by CJ CheilJedang executives and industry experts in various fields, as well as various technical seminars. Additionally, third- and fourth-year undergraduate students will be given regular opportunities for industrial field training and internships.

Jung Jin-taek, President of Korea University, stated, "Through this agreement, I hope a solid industry-academic cooperation relationship will be formed through nurturing and hiring excellent talent and industry-academic joint research," adding, "I expect the best driving forces of both institutions to create mutual synergy." Choi Eun-seok, CEO of CJ CheilJedang, said, "The industry-academic linkage program will provide prospective CJ members with opportunities to enhance their practical understanding and professional capabilities based on their major knowledge," and added, "We will focus on talent development and building an innovative organizational culture to leap forward as a global-style company."