Sunchon National University to Begin Construction of 'Glocal Education and Culture Complex' Next Year

Core Infrastructure of Convergence Campus... Secured 47 Billion KRW in National Funding
Utilizing Dormitories for Education Culture, Lifelong Education, and Foreign Students

Suncheon National University (President Lee Byung-woon) announced on the 17th that it has secured 47 billion KRW in project funds from the government to promote the construction of the 'Glocal Education and Culture Complex.'

The 'Glocal Education and Culture Complex' is a core infrastructure for establishing the GSCNU Convergence Campus following the selection of Glocal University 30. It is expected to contribute to education and culture, lifelong education specialized facilities, and the expansion of residential facilities for international students.

New site for Glocal Education and Culture Complex. Provided by Suncheon National University

The Glocal Education and Culture Complex will be built on a total floor area of 13,000㎡ after demolishing the existing Lifelong Education Center. It will include lifelong education facilities, cultural and sports facilities, and dormitories accommodating around 100 international residents.

The Suncheon National University Lifelong Education Center, formerly the Gwangju District Court Suncheon Branch facility, is an aging building completed in 1968. Through this project, it is expected to be reborn as a regional landmark providing the latest educational environment.

The total project cost for the Glocal Education and Culture Complex, including design, construction, and supervision fees, is approximately 47 billion KRW. The project period will span six years from 2025 to 2030, with two years for design and four years for full-scale construction.

President Lee Byung-woon of Suncheon National University expressed gratitude, saying, “I thank everyone who helped promote the largest educational facility construction project in the history of the national Suncheon University, which will celebrate its 90th anniversary in 2025.” He emphasized, “With the construction of the Glocal Education and Culture Complex, we will attract outstanding international students from overseas, promote the development of regional specialized industries, expand the lifelong education foundation, and stand tall as a world-class university in harmony with the region.”

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