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Inha Hosts 7-Field Youth Career Forum

Posted on by INHA University

▲ The “2026 Incheon Future Industry-Linked Glocal Leadership Academic Presentation Conference” was recently held.

The Inha With-I Youth Career Support Center recently hosted the “2026 Incheon Future Industry-Linked Glocal Leadership Academic Presentation Conference,” with 95 high school students from Incheon participating.

Now in its fourth year, “Incheon Future Industry-Linked Glocal Leadership” is a career exploration program in future industries operated in cooperation with high school clubs in Incheon. It aims to nurture talent with a global perspective grounded in an understanding of local industries.

Over five months beginning in April, participating students undertook theoretical study and practical training linked to university majors in seven future industry fields: ▲ aerospace ▲ robotics ▲ biotechnology ▲ artificial intelligence (AI) ▲ mobility ▲ design convergence ▲ marine environment.

The academic presentation conference provided an opportunity for students to share the results of their investigations and practical work. Students presented findings and ideas developed through activities in their respective fields and shared their experiences exploring careers in future industries.

Building on this conference, Inha University plans to expand opportunities for hands-on career exploration connected to Incheon’s future industries and continue offering curricula tailored to students’ needs.

Dr. CHOI, KEEYOUNG, President of Inha University, said, “I hope students’ investigations into Incheon’s future industries will become their first step toward planning their own careers. We will continue expanding a model of cooperation in which high schools, universities, and the local community grow together.”

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Inha Holds 2026 Engineering Festival

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▲President Choi Keeyoung and other key guests pose for a commemorative photo at the opening ceremony of the ‘2026 Inha Engineering Festival.’

Inha University recently held the ‘2026 Inha Engineering Festival,’ an event designed to showcase students’ engineering design achievements and promote exchange with industry.

Launched in 2013 and now in its 14th year, the Inha Engineering Festival is an annual event that helps students develop creativity and practical skills through engineering competitions and exhibitions of project outcomes.

This year’s festival was jointly hosted by the Inha Center for Innovation in Engineering Education, the Anchor Project Headquarters, and the College of Engineering, under the slogan ‘Next-IN,’ which represents connecting the university with Incheon and industry. In particular, the participation of offshore wind-related companies gave students an opportunity to learn about technologies and trends in the industrial field.

The opening ceremony was attended by President Choi Keeyoung, National Assembly member Lee Hoonki, Kim Wooseung, President of the Accreditation Board for Engineering Education in Korea, Yu Taeseung, CEO of Ørsted Korea, Lee Tack, President of Inha University Hospital, Kim Jongwoo, President of the Inha Alumni Association, Son Chungyeol, Honorary Vice President of the World Wind Energy Association, and Yoon Jonghwan, CEO of Windlake. Inha’s cheerleading squad ASSESS and the Korea Coast Guard Band performed celebratory performances. A business agreement signing ceremony between Inha University, Ørsted Korea, and Windlake was also held, along with a scholarship award ceremony hosted by Ørsted Korea.

A total of 26 prototypes were submitted to the Inha Comprehensive Design Competition, where students showcase their design achievements. Through prototypes they conceived and built themselves, students demonstrated their engineering problem-solving abilities and creative ideas.

The achievement exhibition featured booths from the general category of the Comprehensive Design Competition and posters from the semiconductor category, as well as award-winning projects from the first semester of the Multi-Year Research Project, winners of the Inha Idea Competition and Inha Portfolio Competition, and selected works from the Inha Architecture Exhibition.

Corporate booths were operated by Ørsted Korea, Hanwha Ocean, Taihan Cable & Solution, APASS, Newvoltec, and HydroQuest, as well as Alchemy&D Med, Ogma, and Pistis, companies participating in Inha University Hospital’s Open Lab program. The Korea Industrial Technology Association’s STEM Talent Matching Center and the Incheon Intellectual Property Center of the Incheon Chamber of Commerce and Industry also participated.

From the university, the Secondary Battery Project Group, Secondary Battery Specialized University Project Group, IPP Dual Joint Training Center, Startup Support Foundation, and Bio-specialized University Project Group took part and interacted with students.

Career and employment support programs were also offered. These included a recruitment briefing for new employees at Hanwha Ocean; résumé and interview workshops and career mentoring by the Korea Industrial Technology Association’s STEM Talent Matching Center; a meeting and information session hosted by the Secondary Battery Project Group; special interdisciplinary lectures; and a presentation of award-winning projects from extracurricular programs organized by the Inha Center for Innovation in Engineering Education. Participants also toured corporate and student booths and exhibitions and took part in additional activities such as a stamp tour.

Pyeon Seokjun, Director of the Inha Center for Innovation in Engineering Education and professor in the Department of Energy Resources Engineering, said, “With the participation of offshore wind-related companies and local organizations, students were able to learn about technologies and trends in the industrial field and gain a clearer understanding of their career paths.” He added, “We will strengthen cooperation with the local community and industry to help students develop practical skills and grow together with the region.”

President Choi Keeyoung said, “This year’s Inha Engineering Festival was an opportunity to see the creative ideas and technological capabilities of our students and to discuss directions for cultivating future engineering talent together with the university, local community, and industry.” He added, “We will continue to support students so that they can actively engage with industry and develop their spirit of challenge and creativity.”

▲Award-winning students from the Comprehensive Design Competition at the ‘2026 Inha Engineering Festival’ pose for a commemorative photo holding their certificates.

▲President Choi Keeyoung delivers welcoming remarks at the opening ceremony of the ‘2026 Inha Engineering Festival.’

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21st International Volunteer Corps

Posted on by CUK (The Catholic University of Korea)

On Monday, July 6, the university held the ’21st International Volunteer Corps Commissioning Mass’ at Chapel of the Sacred Heart(C) to encourage students setting out for local volunteer activities in Laos.

The 21st International Volunteer Corps is a program designed to help students cultivate global citizenship and a spirit of community by practicing the founding philosophy of ‘Respect for Humanity’ and the educational motto of ‘Truth, Love, and Service’ in international settings.

This year’s volunteer corps comprises 66 members in total—57 student volunteers and 9 dedicated staff members. They will conduct volunteer activities at Somsa-Ngeun Primary School in Vientiane, Laos, for 11 days and 10 nights from Tuesday, July 7 to Friday, July 17.

The corps will run educational programs for local primary school students, including Taekwondo classes, Korean language and K-culture experiences, and foundational math and science education. They also plan to improve the educational environment and carry out cultural exchange activities through classroom remodeling, sports days, cultural festivals, and health and hygiene education.

During the commissioning mass, EDEN Alternative Korea, Inc. presented a donation to support the successful activities of the 21st International Volunteer Corps. The donated funds will be utilized to support the corps’ local educational and volunteer efforts.

The 21st International Volunteer Corps adds special significance by providing non-governmental human and cultural exchange support as Laos approaches its graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status.

Building on the bond built with Somsa-Ngeun Primary School over the past five years, the university plans to continue supporting educational infrastructure and maintaining ongoing exchanges to practice the values of sharing and social contribution.

21st International Volunteer Corps Commissioning Mass Held | Catholic University

Sharing AI Edu Innovation with Univ of Jordan

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SKKU’s AI-Centered University Project Group (Director Eunseok Lee, concurrently Dean of the College of Computing and Informatics) announced that it hosted a Korea-Jordan Invitational Training Program on Wednesday, September 9, for a delegation led by the president of the University of Jordan and key officials from its School of Engineering.

The program was organized as part of the AI-Centered University Project, supported by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Institute of Information & Communications Technology Planning & Evaluation (IITP). It was designed to share Korea’s experience in AI education and its industry-academia collaboration-based talent development system, while exploring the mid- to long-term development direction and a sustainable operating model for KJTIET.

* KJTIET: Korea-Jordan Training Institute for Engineering and Technology

The program was held on the second floor of Samsung Library at SKKU’s Natural Sciences Campus and brought together approximately 30 participants, including the University of Jordan delegation, officials from the Korea Productivity Center (KPC), faculty members from SKKU’s College of Computing and Informatics, and members and students of the AI-Centered University Project Group.

The program consisted of △ welcoming remarks △ a presentation on the achievements of the AI-Centered University Project △ a presentation on the achievements of the Graduate School of Artificial Intelligence △ presentations on outstanding AI research by Department Chair Hayoung Oh and Professor Simon Sungil Woo △ a hands-on AI education session. SKKU shared its innovations in AI education, its system for cultivating specialized talent, and major research achievements, while discussing opportunities for future collaboration with the University of Jordan delegation.

Eunseok Lee, Dean of the College of Computing and Informatics and Director of the AI-Centered University Project Group, said, “Universities must go beyond delivering knowledge and cultivate talent capable of leading changes in future industries and society. I hope this meeting serves as a starting point for sharing SKKU’s experience and achievements in AI education innovation and for our two universities to explore the future direction of AI education together.”

Honguk Woo, Deputy Director of the AI-Centered University Project Group and Vice Dean of the College of Computing and Informatics, said, “SKKU is strengthening specialized education in AI while also cultivating talent capable of applying AI across a wide range of fields. I hope this program provides a meaningful opportunity for our two universities to jointly explore the future development of AI education and research.”

Three Jordanian students at SKKU, including Eman, a master’s student in the Department of Intelligent Precision Healthcare Convergence, also participated in the program and shared their academic and research experiences in the field of AI. The students said, “Rather than simply learning AI in theory, we have been able to strengthen our research capabilities by applying AI throughout the process of solving real-world problems.”

Building on this program, SKKU’s National Center of Excellence in Software plans to establish a foundation for further exchanges with the University of Jordan in AI education and research and expand global cooperation programs that share SKKU’s AI education and research capabilities and innovative practices with universities and institutions around the world.

Inha Wins at Robot Aircraft Competition

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▲ The DOK4 student team from Inha University demonstrates its aircraft for the development technology evaluation.

The DOK4 student team from Inha University recently won the Grand Prize, the Administrator of the Korea AeroSpace Administration Award, in the regular category of the 24th Korea Robot Aircraft Competition (AAM Tech Challenge) held at the Air Force Education and Training Command in Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do.

The Korea Robot Aircraft Competition is a competition in which university students design and build their own aircraft and demonstrate their unmanned aviation technology capabilities by carrying out missions simulating real-world disaster situations, such as autonomous flight and victim searches. Since its launch in 2002, the competition has contributed to the development of unmanned aviation technology in Korea and the cultivation of future aviation talent for more than 20 years, making it one of the country’s leading competitions in the field.

This year’s competition was jointly hosted by the Korea AeroSpace Administration and Jinju City, and organized by the Korea Aerospace Industries Association and the Innovation Convergence Business Division for Aviation and Drones at Korea Aerospace University. The competition was designed to expand the technological foundation of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sector and promote the development of specialized talent.

AAM stands for Advanced Air Mobility. It refers to a next-generation transportation system that encompasses urban air taxis using electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL), unmanned cargo transportation, emergency response, disaster rescue, and other applications.

A total of 80 teams participated in this year’s competition. Teams underwent comprehensive evaluations through the first preliminary round, which assessed development technology plans, and the second preliminary round, which evaluated development technology results. Their overall system development, autonomous flight capabilities, mission performance, and safety systems were assessed. Among them, teams from 12 universities and graduate schools across the country advanced to the final round.

The final round was divided into regular and intermediate categories according to the aircraft missions. The regular category was held under the theme of “VTOL Fixed-Wing AAM Search-and-Rescue Mission.” Participants carried out a search-and-rescue scenario in preparation for the commercialization of AAM, with their technological feasibility and potential for practical application in real-world industries evaluated.

The DOK4 team received high praise for completing the search-and-rescue mission with the highest level of technical completeness in the regular category. Based on an aircraft they designed and built themselves, the team successfully demonstrated stable autonomous flight and mission performance, earning the Grand Prize, the Korea AeroSpace Administration Administrator’s Award. The award demonstrates that Inha University students possess comprehensive capabilities in aircraft design and manufacturing, autonomous flight algorithm implementation, and disaster-response mission execution required in the future AAM sector.

Dr. CHOI, KEEYOUNG, President of Inha University, said, “This award is a meaningful achievement that demonstrates how students designed and built their own aircraft and successfully implemented future aviation technologies through actual mission performance. Inha University will continue to cultivate talent capable of leading the future aerospace industry by supporting convergence education and hands-on research encompassing aerospace, artificial intelligence, and mobility.”

Meanwhile, Inha University is strengthening its educational and research capabilities in aerospace as well as artificial intelligence (AI), mobility, and other advanced industries, focusing on cultivating convergence-oriented talent capable of leading future industries.

▲ Participants of the 24th Korea Robot Aircraft Competition (AAM Tech Challenge) pose for a commemorative photo.

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CUK Drug Technology Transfer

Posted on by CUK (The Catholic University of Korea)

A research team led by Professor Kim Wan-wook at The Catholic University of Korea (CUK) has transferred a new drug technology for refractory autoimmune diseases to Celltrion.

The technology uses a monoclonal antibody targeting a specific growth factor and showed therapeutic effects in animal models including rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis.

CUK supported the commercialization process through patent strategy, technology valuation and industry collaboration.

Source: The Catholic University of Korea, “CUK Professor Kim Wan-wook’s Research Team Signs New Drug Development Technology Transfer Agreement,” August 10, 2026.

CUK Professor Kim Wan-wook’s Research Team Signs New Drug Development Technology Transfer Agreement | Catholic University

SKKU Holds 1st Chinese Alumni Association

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Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) announced that it successfully held its first SKKU Chinese International Alumni Association gathering in Shanghai, China, on September 5. The event was organized to bring together Chinese alumni who graduated from SKKU and are now active in various fields across China, while promoting friendship between Korea and China and building a sustainable global network.

President Jibeom Yoo and other senior university officials attended the event, along with approximately 170 Chinese international alumni of SKKU from across China. In particular, the alumni collectively donated RMB 66,000 to the university’s Global Development Fund, expressing their deep affection for their alma mater.

During the event, Minhyo Cho, Vice President of International Affairs, reviewed SKKU’s major achievements in education and research over the past two decades and shared the university’s future development plans with the alumni. The alumni responded with enthusiastic applause, expressing a strong sense of pride in SKKU’s progress.

The event also marked the election of Wang Qi (Department of Law, Class of 2010), who earned his master’s degree at SKKU and currently serves as the head of a company in Shanghai, as the association’s first president.

In his inaugural remarks, Wang said, “I am deeply grateful that my alma mater, which gave me such valuable learning experiences and memories in Korea, has become a strong source of support for its alumni in China. I hope the development fund contributed by our alumni will make even a small contribution to the university’s globalization, and I will do my best to serve as a bridge connecting Korea and China.”

President Jibeom Yoo said in his remarks, “It is deeply moving to see our alumni gathered here today, having grown and achieved so much while continuing to cherish their affection for their alma mater even across the vast landscape of China. I am especially grateful for the heartfelt contributions our alumni have made to SKKU. I hope this alumni association will serve as a starting point for members of the SKKU community to build closer connections with one another across national and regional boundaries.”

Building on the launch of the Chinese alumni association, SKKU plans to further expand its international alumni networks in key regions around the world. The university will also continue to support international students who return to their home countries after graduation so that they can successfully establish themselves and thrive in their local communities.

CNU Selected for Korea’s Southwest Innovation

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Chonnam National University (CNU) has been selected for Korea’s landmark “10 Seoul National Universities” Initiative, a national strategy to develop world-class research universities beyond the capital region. As one of only three universities chosen nationwide, CNU will advance a KRW 550 billion (approximately US$410 million) initiative over the next five years. The selection recognises CNU’s capacity to lead major projects in Korea’s Southwest region through advanced semiconductors, future energy and artificial intelligence (AI).

To deliver this agenda, CNU will establish its 18th college, the Advanced Convergence College, to train 300 students each year: 200 in advanced semiconductors and 100 in future energy. Company professionals will participate directly in teaching, while students will gain hands-on experience through workplace placements. Education and research will focus on solving real challenges faced by industry, preparing graduates to contribute effectively from their first day in the workplace.

Having established Korea’s first dedicated AI college in 2019, CNU will build on seven years of education and research experience to launch AI Hub University 2.0. The University will strengthen AI education across its own programmes, extend proven curricula and resources to regional universities, and ultimately open AI learning opportunities and infrastructure to the wider community.

CNU will also lead an university network of 27 institutions across Korea’s Southwest region. The network will share education content and research platforms in semiconductors, future energy and AI, while widening access to joint fabrication and clean-room facilities, project-based learning and collaborative research.

“This selection is a decisive opportunity for CNU to become a research-intensive university that leads balanced growth in Korea’s Southwest region and serves as a core hub for cooperation among local governments, industry, academia and research institutions,” said CNU President Keun Bae Lee. “We will cultivate the talent needed for future industries, build world-class R&D and AI capabilities, and create a sustainable innovation ecosystem.”

SKKU, Univ of Brasilia International Collab

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The College of Art at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), led by Dean Byun Daniel H, and the University of Brasília (UnB), a leading national university in Brazil, successfully concluded an international collaborative creative residency held at UnB for approximately two weeks from August 1 to 15.

Supported by SKKU’s Anchor Project, the international collaborative project was first initiated in 2023 by Professor Yoon Yong Ah of the Department of Acting for Theatre, Film, and Television at SKKU and Professor Nitza Tenenblat of the Department of Theatre at UnB. The collaboration between the two universities in 2024 was also selected as an outstanding project under the LINC program.

At the time, Professor Yoon Yong Ah, former Dean of the College of Art Chung Ji Sook, and Professor Lee Junhee of the Department of Film, Television and Multimedia visited UnB and signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the two universities. Building on this foundation and continued exchanges and cooperation, the second international collaborative creative project was launched in 2026.

This year, 15 SKKU students from the Department of Acting for Theatre, Film, and Television, Department of Film, Television and Multimedia, Department of Fashion Design, and Department of Fine Arts participated in the program. Professor Lee Kyungsung of the Department of Acting for Theatre, Film, and Television also joined the project as a new mentor, leading creative workshops and other activities.

Over the course of 15 days, the participants engaged in intensive creative collaboration with young Brazilian artists and completed a total of five short films. The completed works are scheduled to be screened on UnB TV, the University of Brasília’s public broadcasting channel, and will also be submitted to various film festivals.

Inha Develops Hanji-Based 3D X-Ray

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▲ Overview of the film-based X-ray imaging material capable of conforming to curved surfaces of the human body and the AI-based 3D reconstruction system.

▲Realization of 3D images through the reconstruction of segmented X-ray images using AI.

Professor Donghyuk Park’s research team from the Department of Chemical Engineering at Inha University recently developed a 3D X-ray image reconstruction technology using traditional Korean Hanji through a joint research project with domestic and international researchers.

This technology reconstructs internal structures of the human body into 3D images using only three X-ray images. Traditionally, obtaining 3D images using X-rays requires dozens to hundreds of images, as in computed tomography (CT). However, the research team demonstrated the potential to reconstruct 3D structures using only a small number of X-ray images by utilizing artificial intelligence (AI).

The research team also developed a thin and flexible X-ray detection film based on cellulose, the main component of traditional Hanji.

An X-ray detector is a device that detects X-rays and converts them into images. Unlike conventional rigid flat-panel detectors, the film developed in this study can bend like skin and conform closely to curved surfaces. This can help reduce image distortion that may occur during the imaging process.

The key technology involves directly growing crystals on the surface of cellulose. The research team grew lead-free, environmentally friendly perovskite crystals on cellulose fibers. Perovskites are materials used to convert X-rays into light. Through this approach, the research team was able to maintain the film’s X-ray-to-light conversion performance while reducing its thickness.

The team then combined the technology with AI-based image reconstruction. The AI was designed to automatically identify specific areas of interest, such as bones, from three X-ray images taken from different angles. The identified information was then combined to reconstruct a single three-dimensional model.

The accuracy of the technology was validated through experiments using actual bird leg bones. The results demonstrated the potential to obtain 3D diagnostic information using existing X-ray imaging infrastructure without the need for expensive CT equipment.

This technology is significant because it has the potential to reduce radiation exposure and equipment costs. It is expected to have applications in emergency medical settings and regions with limited medical infrastructure in the future.

The study was recently published in the prestigious international academic journal ‘Nature Communications’ in recognition of presenting new possibilities for 3D X-ray image reconstruction by combining low-cost, eco-friendly materials with AI technology.

The research was jointly conducted by the research teams of Professor Donghyuk Park of the Department of Chemical Engineering at Inha University, Professor Kyusang Lee of the University of Virginia (UVA) in the United States, Professor Sang-eun Jo of Dongguk University, and Professor Kyunghak Kim of Hanyang University. Dr. Seokho Kim, a co-first author, earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Inha University and is currently working as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Virginia. He led the research together with Dr. Byungjun Bae and Dr. Dowan Kim.

Professor Donghyuk Park of the Department of Chemical Engineering said, “This research is significant in that it presents new possibilities for X-ray imaging diagnosis by combining an environmentally friendly material based on traditional Korean Hanji with artificial intelligence technology. We will continue follow-up research to develop this technology into a low-cost, low-dose 3D X-ray imaging technology.”

▲(From left) Dr. Seokho Kim (UVA), Dr. Byungjun Bae (UVA), Dr. Dowan Kim (UVA), Professor Kyusang Lee (UVA), and Professor Donghyuk Park (Inha University)

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