Chungnam Research Institute and Gangwon Research Institute Join Hands for Ultra-Wide Area Cooperation

Joint Research Cooperation in National Defense, Energy, and Tourism
Sharing Strategies for Promoting Night Tourism and Railway Tourism

On August 7, Chungnam Research Institute (President Jeon Heekyung) and Gangwon Research Institute (President Hyun Jinkwon) signed an "Academic and Research Exchange Agreement for Strengthening Regional Competitiveness and Mutual Development through Ultra-Wide Area Cooperation" at Gangwon Research Institute.

Through this agreement, the two institutes have decided to establish a multifaceted cooperation system. This includes: ▲ discovering ultra-wide area joint research projects in fields such as national defense, energy, and environment; ▲ holding joint academic events such as seminars and workshops; and ▲ sharing academic materials and research outcomes.

This is interpreted as a strategy to effectively respond to key regional issues, such as addressing the climate crisis, preserving ecological assets, and achieving sustainable development.

Jeon Heekyung, President of Chungnam Research Institute, stated, "Cooperation that transcends administrative boundaries will provide clues to solving regional issues," and added, "Through ultra-wide area joint research, Chungnam and Gangwon will realize the future value of mutual prosperity."

Hyun Jinkwon, President of Gangwon Research Institute, also commented, "Strategic alliances for regional development can become a new model for balanced national development," and said, "I hope continuous exchanges will lead to tangible policy outcomes."

To commemorate the signing of the agreement, the two institutes also held a joint seminar on the theme "The First Step in Tourism Cooperation for the Hypermegacity Initiative."

At the event, Lee Youngjoo, Research Fellow at Gangwon Research Institute, presented on "Railway Tourism Spheres of Influence and Regional Revitalization," while Han Seokho, Invited Chief Researcher at Chungnam Research Institute, gave a presentation on "Night Tourism Strategies in Chungcheongnam-do."

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