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Pukyong National University and Korea Maritime & Ocean University ‘Join Hands’ to Lead the Development of the Marine and Fisheries Sector

- Agreement signed on the 30th to jointly promote agendas for the “Busan Era of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries”

Pukyong National University (President Sang-Hoon Bae) and Korea Maritime & Ocean University (President Dong-Geun Ryu), Korea’s leading national universities specializing in marine and fisheries studies, signed an agreement on “Mutual Cooperation for Leading the Development of the Marine and Fisheries Sector” on April 30 at the headquarters of Korea Maritime & Ocean University.

The signing ceremony was attended by major representatives from both universities, including President Sang-Hoon Bae and President Dong-Geun Ryu.

This memorandum of understanding was prepared to cultivate talent that will lead the future development of the marine and fisheries industry and strengthen national competitiveness. Through this agreement, the two universities plan to combine their educational and research capabilities to take the lead in national marine and fisheries policies and regional innovation.

To this end, the two universities will promote cooperation in education and research across the marine industry centered on the marine and fisheries sector, including △joint research and development as well as academic and information exchange △cultivation of future marine and fisheries professionals △development and operation of joint graduate programs and specialized courses in the marine and fisheries field △training of personnel related to the establishment of a maritime court.

In addition, the two institutions agreed to jointly respond to national issues and collaborate on research, talent development, and policy proposals aimed at leading key future strategic tasks in the marine and fisheries sector.

President Sang-Hoon Bae stated, “Through this agreement, the nation’s two leading national universities specializing in marine and fisheries studies, both based in Busan, are expected to jointly advance the agenda for the Busan era of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries through education, research, and talent cultivation, while also taking the lead in national marine and fisheries policies and regional innovation.” <Pukyong Today>