Gumi City and Kyungpook National University Establish Future-Oriented Cooperation System

Signing of Government-Academic Cooperation MOU to Foster Specialized Talent in Public and Industrial Sectors
Integration of Administration, Education, and Research
Tangible Outcomes Expected in Professional Training for Public Officials, Joint Research, and Participation in Government Projects

On December 1, the city of Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province, signed a government-academic cooperation memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Kyungpook National University at the university’s main building, Conference Room 1. This agreement aims to strengthen future administrative capabilities and foster specialized talent in the public and industrial sectors.

This MOU was established to mark 30 years of local autonomy and to promote practical cooperation between local governments and regional national universities across all areas, including innovative administration, research, education, and participation in national projects.

From the left, Hyungwoo Heo, President of Kyungpook National University, Jangho Kim, Mayor of Gumi / Photo by Ihwan Kim

Through this agreement, the city expects to build a public innovation ecosystem that links administration, education, and research, based on close collaboration with Kyungpook National University.

In particular, the partnership is expected to yield tangible results such as interactive training programs to strengthen professional education for public officials, joint research to address municipal issues, and collaborative participation in government-funded projects. It will also enhance the city’s ability to respond to future changes, including the opening of the new airport and the transition to artificial intelligence.

Jangho Kim, Mayor of Gumi, stated, “In a rapidly changing environment, cooperation with universities is a key strategy for enhancing administrative expertise and urban competitiveness. Gumi continues to evolve in areas such as finance, industry, transportation, and culture, and the expertise of Kyungpook National University will be a great asset in establishing new growth engines that will drive the city for the next 50 years.”