Dong-A University, Dongseo University, and Busan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sign MOU for 'Glocal University 30 Initiative'

Collaboration for Establishing Industry-Academia Cooperation Policies to Promote Regional Economic Development

Dong-A University (President Lee Haewoo) and Dongseo University (President Jang Jeguk) have signed a memorandum of understanding with the Busan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Chairman Yang Jaesaeng) to promote the 'Glocal University 30 Project.'

The signing ceremony, held on the 12th at the main conference room of Dong-A University’s Seunghak Campus, was attended by President Lee, President Jang, Chairman Yang, Dong-A University’s Vice President for Academic Affairs Jeon Mira, Director of Student and Employment Support Shin Yongtaek (also Head of the University Job Plus Center), Director of External and International Affairs Park Hyuntae, Director of Industry-Academic Cooperation Kim Sungjae, Dongseo University’s Vice President for Academic Affairs Kim Young, Deputy Director of Industry-Academic Cooperation Kwon Kyungsoo, and Secretary General of the Busan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Lee Kyujung, among other officials from the three organizations.

Through this agreement, Dong-A University, Dongseo University, and the Busan Chamber of Commerce and Industry will collaborate on the selection and promotion of the 'Glocal University 30 Project' and the establishment of industry-academic cooperation policies for regional economic development.

The Busan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as the region’s only comprehensive economic organization, has played a central role in revitalizing the Busan economy and representing the interests of local businesses for over 130 years.

The Chamber is focusing on fostering the tourism and MICE industries, actively supporting the advancement of manufacturing into new industries, building collaborative systems between established companies and startups, expanding support systems for the startup ecosystem, and participating in social contribution projects.

President Lee stated, “I am delighted to sign this significant agreement with the Busan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, led by our distinguished alumnus Chairman Yang Jaesaeng. The 'profit-oriented integrated industrial complex' model pursued by the Dong-A and Dongseo University alliance is directly connected to Busan’s business community. I hope this will be the first step in a virtuous cycle where school technology solves business challenges, contributes to profit generation, and leads to talent recruitment, ultimately fostering the co-development of local industry, academia, and the community.”

President Jang commented, “Chairman Yang Jaesaeng, who has ties with both Dong-A and Dongseo University, is preparing for the Glocal University 30 Project with his usual positive mindset of ‘It works, it works, it works even better.’ If we are finally selected for Glocal University 30, we will do our utmost to cultivate customized talent who can immediately excel in the field in connection with even more companies.”

Chairman Yang remarked, “I feel a bright future for Busan as Dong-A and Dongseo Universities are working together for regional development. As an alumnus, I am grateful and hope you continue to demonstrate your innovative capabilities. I believe the dedicated efforts of both presidents and all university members will yield excellent results. I hope you will succeed in being finally selected for Glocal University 30, marking the starting point of boundless progress.”

Dong-A University and Dongseo University are signing a business agreement with the Busan Chamber of Commerce and Industry to promote the Glocal University 30 Project.