Youngjin College and Korea Aerospace Industries Sign LOI to Nurture Convergent Talent in Defense and Aerospace

On the morning of June 12, 2025, Youngjin College (President Choi Jaeyoung) signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) at the Jeju International Convention Center to establish a foundation for industry-academic cooperation and to develop technology in the field of aerospace Integrated Product Support (IPS).

This LOI marks the first time that Youngjin College, among all vocational colleges nationwide, has initiated cooperation with KAI in the aerospace sector, adding further significance to the agreement.

After signing a letter of intent to establish an industry-academic cooperation foundation between Youngjin College and KAI, Kim Gibyung, Head of the Defense and Military Department (left), and Park Kyungeun, Head of KAI CS Headquarters, are taking a commemorative photo.

The signing ceremony took place during the comprehensive academic conference hosted by the Korean Society for Military Science and Technology, with Professor Kim Gibyung, Head of the Defense and Military Department, representing Youngjin College.

In his remarks, Professor Kim Gibyung, Head of the Defense and Military Department, stated, "This agreement serves as an important stepping stone for jointly researching future core technologies across the aerospace and defense industries, and for providing students with valuable opportunities to gain practical skills." He added, "The Defense and Military Department at Youngjin College will take the lead in nurturing convergent talent that bridges defense and aerospace through collaboration with KAI."

Through this LOI, the two institutions agreed to cooperate in the following areas: joint development and implementation of an aerospace IPS virtual technology education platform; development and consulting of aerospace IPS technologies based on the Fourth Industrial Revolution; and establishment of a system for discovering and jointly participating in industry-academic R&D projects.

Youngjin College has been working to enhance the expertise of students in the Defense and Military Department through practical, hands-on curricula and partnerships with the defense industry. With this agreement, the college is expected to further expand its foundation for advancing into the aerospace sector.

A KAI representative commented, "Youngjin College is an outstanding partner with excellent educational infrastructure and expertise in the defense field," and added, "We expect this cooperation to make a significant contribution to strengthening the technological capabilities of the advanced aerospace industry and to fostering practical talent."

Both institutions plan to continue their collaboration and joint research to create a model of exemplary industry-academic cooperation that integrates aerospace and defense technologies.