Pukyong National University

PKNU is the representative of marine fisheries area ... International scholars say "PKNU is the best in Korea"
Kim Young-seup’s interview with the Kukmin Daily on the 17th was introduced as a top story on the ’People’s section.

The interview with Pukyong National University president, Kim Young-seup was featured on the 21st page of the newspaper Kukmin Daily (September 17) as a top story.

△ President Kim Young-seup is interviewing. ⓒPhotograph by Lee Seong-jae (PR team)

This article introduces President Kim’s enthusiasm for emphasizing the importance of the sea throughout the interview, saying, "The sea and the future seemed to be synonymous to Kim Young-seup, president of Pukyong National University."

In this article, President Kim said, "We have been living so hard to escape poverty, but now we have to worry about the next stage. The answer is the sea."
  
"As part of such efforts, Mr. Kim is spearheading the world’s fisheries college (WFU) under the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to host the Pukyong National University. If it is achieved, it would be a mark of a pivotal moment on the domestic marine fisheries field. "

In addition to promoting world leaders in the marine fisheries industry, Mr. Kim emphasized the enhancement of PKNU’s brand value in marine fisheries and the expansion of diplomatic capacity in Korea.

"We are in the middle of the world’s maritime powers, China and Japan. It is necessary to maintain good relations with coastal countries such as Southeast Asia, Africa and South America." He stressed the necessity of the World Fisheries University, saying, "These countries should transfer technology to fish and manage resources without over fishing or polluting the ocean."

"The World Fisheries University has been piloting in Pukyong National University since last September. The reputation is good. 45 people are studying in three departments including aquaculture technology, fisheries resource management and fisheries social science. "

President Kim said in the article, "Our university is the representative of Korea in the field of marine fisheries. Internationally, scholars in this field recognize that Pukyong National University is the best in Korea. So, since 2007, about 620 marine fisheries officials from 60 countries have come to our school to study." he said.

President Kim said, "Pukyong National University is also making efforts to exploit marine life resources based on its competitiveness in the marine and fisheries sectors. There is no limit to the marine living resources that can be used for medical and beauty purposes. "

Kim also introduced the role of the Yongdang campus. He said, "Another axis of marine fisheries is the industrial workforce and plays a key role in small and medium enterprises, small businesses of parts and materials. In particular, Yongdang Campus serves as a hub for cooperation with local SME (Small and medium enterprise)."


△ An interview with president Kim Young-seup is posted on a page of Kuk-min Daily.