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Department of Sociology Student Council formulates "Guidelines for AI Use and Critical Thinking" for assignments and graduation theses

“University students created AI usage guidelines on their own” ▸Gyeongsang National University Department of Sociology Student Council sets AI usage guidelines for major courses ▸After a debate competition and a curriculum forum, formed a TF and passed it at the student general assembly ▸“Established standards for responsible AI use… expected to improve the quality of learning and research” Gyeongsang National University (GNU·President Kwon Jin-hoe) College of Social Sciences Department of Sociology Student Council (Student Council President Kim Chae-hyun) has drawn attention by directly setting “AI Usage Guidelines for Major Courses.” The Sociology Student Council held a student general assembly on June 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the College of Social Sciences main lecture hall and adopted these guidelines. These guidelines were promoted to establish standards for AI use in major courses amid the spread of generative artificial intelligence (AI). The discussion began at the Department of Sociology debate competition held on April 8. In Part 1 of the competition, a pro-con debate was held on the topic “AI use should be banned in essay assignments.” In Part 2, they discussed the need to enact AI guidelines at the department level. Subsequently, a 12-student task force (TF) was formed to draft the Department of Sociology’s AI guidelines, and over the course of two months, after multiple rounds of discussion, a draft was prepared. The Department of Sociology AI guidelines consist of a total of 4 guidelines and 44 provisions, specifically setting out the scope of AI use in the learning process and the responsibilities of users. They present AI use standards focusing on assignments frequently used in major courses, such as summary assignments, book reports, and research proposals. In particular, the “Research Proposal Assignment Guidelines,” from Article 22 through Article 44, are linked to the Department of Sociology’s graduation requirement of writing a graduation thesis, and are expected to serve as important standards as students explore research topics and design their studies. It is also noteworthy that Article 8 (Recommendation on the Use of Educational Prompts) emphasizes that AI use should go beyond merely completing assignments to promote students’ critical thinking and reflection. Park Cho-hyeon, the student who served as TF team leader, stated, “In developing these guidelines, we focused on safeguarding sociological reflection and the essence of university education even amid advances in AI technology,” adding, “We hope they will help foster a learning culture in which students use AI responsibly while still thinking and inquiring for themselves.” At the student general assembly, the draft guidelines prepared by the TF were submitted for deliberation. Under the Department of Sociology bylaws, if at least one-third of full members (enrolled students) attend and a majority of attendees vote in favor, a motion is adopted. For adoption, attendance of at least 39 of the 117 full members was required; 42 attended that day, and with 37 in favor and 5 against, the draft guidelines were finally adopted. The Sociology Student Council will deliver the newly adopted AI guidelines to the faculty and consult so they can be used as reference material in the operation of future major courses. This is expected to establish standards for students and faculty to use generative AI more responsibly and effectively and to contribute to improving the quality of learning and research. Professor Kim Cheol-hyo, Chair of the Department of Sociology, pointed out, “While ethical issues in AI-enabled learning and research have come sharply to the fore, in reality the provision of guidelines by universities or the Ministry of Education is lagging,” adding, “It is a rare case worldwide for students at a university to proactively create AI guidelines through self-governance—an exceptional initiative.” He also stated, “The Department of Sociology faculty will review the guidelines and actively reflect them in classes.” The full text of the AI guidelines established by the Gyeongsang National University Department of Sociology Student Council is on the Department of Sociologywebsite(http://socio.gnu.ac.kr/) where it can be viewed. ㅇ Photo captions: (1) Department of Sociology debate competition held on April 8. It was the first time AI use in major courses was discussed. (2) At the June 4 student general assembly, the guidelines on using AI when writing research proposals are being explained. ㅇ Content inquiries: Department of Sociology, Gyeongsang National University 055-772-1250This page is provided via AI machine translation. Some inaccuracies may occur. For official purposes, please refer to the original document.

2026.06.09 총무과

Future Vehicle RISE Program, in partnership with innovative companies in Gyeongnam, opens doors to employment for young talent in the future-vehicle sector

"Learning Future Vehicle Technologies in the Field" ▸The 경상국립대학교 미래차 RISE사업 successfully concluded its industry-site linked program ▸186 participants in 8 sessions of site visits and expert lectures…supporting practical competencies and career planning The 경상국립대학교 (GNU·President 권진회) 미래차 RISE사업 (Principal Professor 김해지, 미래자동차공학과 교수) ran an industry-site linked program during the 1st semester of 2026 to enhance enrolled students’ understanding of industry sites and strengthen practical competencies in the future vehicle field. The 미래차 RISE사업 conducted 4 site visits and expert lectures and 4 invited corporate expert lectures from April to June with 186 undergraduates from participating departments. Students interacted directly with experts in various industries such as steel, automotive parts, precision machinery, and traffic safety, gaining opportunities to broaden their understanding of industry sites and strengthen their career-planning capabilities. In particular, the site-visit program was run in connection with major 경남지역 companies and industrial institutions such as 현대위아㈜, 위아공작기계㈜, (재)경남테크노파크, and 세일공업㈜. Participating students toured production processes and R&D sites firsthand to understand how industrial sites operate, and obtained information on actual job roles and hiring preparation through Q&A with corporate practitioners. At 현대위아㈜, a current design engineer and 경상국립대학교 alumnus participated to share major-based career planning and job-search strategies. In the factory tour that followed the special lecture, students observed the production line for automotive drivetrain components and experienced core manufacturing technologies of the future vehicle industry. In addition, they discussed plans to link internships with recruitment, leading to tangible industry–academia collaboration outcomes. At 위아공작기계㈜, a practical lecture was held under the theme 'CNC machining technology and AI-based manufacturing automation technology.' Students learned about cases of CNC code auto-generation using generative AI and trends in smart manufacturing technologies, and by touring advanced machine tool production sites, they confirmed the direction of change in the future manufacturing industry. At (재)경남테크노파크, a special lecture and facility tour were conducted on the theme 'The future vehicle industry ecosystem and the role of regional innovation institutions.' Students learned about regional innovation policies and corporate support systems for fostering the future vehicle industry and explored career possibilities linked to the regional industry. At 세일공업㈜, students toured automotive parts production processes firsthand and interacted with current practitioners, deepening their understanding of quality control, production technology, and manufacturing innovation. In particular, by linking on-campus special lectures with site visits, the program further enhanced students' learning effectiveness. Experts participating in the invited corporate expert lectures run alongside the site visits included those from 포스코 광양제철소 (지창운, Principal Researcher), 세일공업㈜ (김영규, Executive Director), 대동기어㈜ (신용주, Deputy General Manager), and 한국교통안전공단 (백두현, General Manager). The lectures covered a variety of topics, including future vehicle materials technologies, trends in the automotive parts industry, introductions to job roles in precision machinery, and future mobility safety technologies; in post-lecture mentoring, students received advice on the competencies needed in the industry and on directions for job preparation. This program is significant in that it went beyond simple company visits to operate as practice-oriented education that combined industrial field experience with expert mentoring. Students directly experienced the latest technologies and work environments at industrial sites, linking their major knowledge to real industry, while companies gained opportunities to engage with local talent who will lead the future vehicle industry. 김해지, Principal Professor of the 미래차 RISE사업, said, “This industry-site linked program was a valuable opportunity for students to experience industrial sites firsthand, communicate with experts, and concretely design their careers in the future vehicle field,” adding, “We will continue to do our best to cultivate practice-oriented talent to lead the future vehicle industry in collaboration with promising local companies and innovation institutions.” ㅇ Photo caption: The 경상국립대학교 (GNU) 미래차 RISE사업 operated an industry-site linked program during the 1st semester of 2026 to improve enrolled students’ understanding of industry sites and strengthen practical competencies in the future vehicle field. ㅇ For inquiries: 경상국립대학교 미래차 RISE사업실 055-772-1678This page is provided via AI machine translation. Some inaccuracies may occur. For official purposes, please refer to the original document.

2026.06.09 총무과

Korea’s five major Management Information Systems societies joined forces in Gyeongju to discuss data business innovation.

Spring Integrated Academic Conference of Five Management Information-Related Societies Held ▸ Focused discussions on “Data Economy and Business Innovation in the AX Era” ▸ 오재신 한국인터넷전자상거래학회 회장: “We must lead the global convergence ecosystem” The “2026 Spring Integrated Academic Conference,” jointly hosted by five leading management information-related societies in Korea, including 한국인터넷전자상거래학회 (President 오재신, Professor, Department of Industrial Management, 경상국립대학교), was held on June 4–5 at 경북 경주 더케이호텔. With 한국인터넷전자상거래학회 at its core, 한국경영정보학회, 한국빅데이터학회, 한국정보시스템학회, and 한국지식경영학회 joined forces to hold the conference under the theme “Data Economy and Business Innovation in the AX Era: Value-Creation Management and a Convergence Ecosystem.” As AI Transformation (AX) has emerged as a key driver of economic value creation, this integrated conference was regarded as a meaningful venue to examine fundamental changes across companies’ business models and entire value chains. In the keynote speech, former 한국지능정보사회진흥원 (NIA) President 황종성 emphasized the need to shift from the past efficiency-centered “product” economy to a “value economy” that creates “works” centered on value, stressing the importance of securing “local data” and a holistic approach to prevent dependence on global platforms. In the panel discussion, 홍태호 부산대 Professor (Education), 김희웅 연세대 Professor (Research), and 이동원 고려대 Professor (Society development and service) discussed response strategies for the AX era with the audience. In particular, 오재신, 한국인터넷전자상거래학회장 (Professor, Department of Industrial Management, and Director of International Affairs, 경상국립대학교), who took a leading role in the event, presented a global vision for the future of e-commerce and platform business in the AX era. 오재신 stated, “E-commerce and data business in the AX era must evolve beyond simple inter-industry boundaries into a vast global convergence ecosystem that transcends borders,” and emphasized that “proactively building a multidisciplinary industry–academia–research network connecting universities, companies, and the global market to lead global business innovation is a prerequisite for the survival of national industries.” ㅇ Photo caption: The “2026 Spring Integrated Academic Conference,” jointly hosted by five management information-related societies representing Korea, including 한국인터넷전자상거래학회, was held on June 4–5 at 경북 경주 더케이호텔. ㅇ For inquiries: Professor 오재신, 경상국립대학교 (President, 한국인터넷전자상거래학회) 055-772-1516This page is provided via AI machine translation. Some inaccuracies may occur. For official purposes, please refer to the original document.

2026.06.09 총무과

RISE Project Group-TBWA KOREA, turning humanities and arts talent into digital marketing experts... seeking convergence education for sustainable development

Gyeongsang National University RISE Project Group and TBWA KOREA sign an MOU ▸Cultivating practical talent in digital commerce and overseas export for undergraduates in the humanities, social sciences, and arts ▸Supporting digital innovation and global expansion by matching with local SMEs Gyeongsang National University (GNU; President Kwon Jin-hoe) Regional Innovation-led University Support System (RISE·Anchor) Project Group (Director Hwang Se-woon) signed an MOU with TBWA KOREA (CEO Lee Su-won) on May 30 at the Chung-Ang University 100th Anniversary Hall to foster convergent talent with practical digital commerce capabilities and to promote regional industry innovation. TBWA KOREA, which signed the agreement that day, is the leading agency of OA Korea under the global marketing group Omnicom, and is Korea’s No.1 independent advertising agency providing total marketing services. Held in conjunction with the “Symposium on the Sustainable Development of Regional Industries,” the signing ceremony was attended by more than 150 participants, including Professor Boo Soo-hyun, principal investigator of the Industry–Academia-Friendly Program at the Gyeongsang National University RISE Project Group, relevant project personnel, and key officials from both organizations such as Lee Sook-in, Executive Vice President and Head of TBWA KOREA Solution D. Under the agreement, the two organizations agreed to cooperate on: ▲ supporting the development of education and practical training programs to strengthen advertising strategy and overseas export practical competencies for undergraduates in the humanities, social sciences, and arts ▲ developing and supporting demand-based, on-site customized convergent curricula for local SMEs (Sustainable Development Convergence Bachelor’s Program) ▲ supporting industry–academia joint job training and company-linked capstone design operations to strengthen the digital commerce-based overseas export capabilities of SMEs based in Gyeongnam ▲ developing programs for AI transition talent training based on digital commerce and for regional retention of young talent. This agreement is significant in that it cultivates students in the humanities, social sciences, and arts as practical digital marketing talent and directly supports the innovation of Gyeongnam SMEs struggling with overseas exports and online marketing. In doing so, it is expected to enhance the competitiveness of local companies and build a region–industry–academia virtuous-cycle ecosystem that promotes regional retention through tailored matching with young talent. ㅇ Photo caption: Boo Soo-hyun, professor in charge at the Gyeongsang National University RISE Project Group (right), and Lee Sook-in, Executive Vice President and Head of TBWA KOREA Solution D, pose for a commemorative photo. ㅇ Inquiries: Gyeongsang National University RISE Project Group 055-772-1266This page is provided via AI machine translation. Some inaccuracies may occur. For official purposes, please refer to the original document.

2026.06.09 총무과

GNU Gyeongnam Jinju Small but Strong R&D Special Zone Support Center kicks off support for promising startups to drive regional innovation

Gyeongnam Jinju Gangso Special Zone Support Center holds the '2026 Innotech Startup Support Program Kick-off Day' ▸'WINGS 2.0' in full operation... accelerating the fostering of global startups with AI-based end-to-end support ▸From startup item assessment to IR strategy for prospective and early-stage startups... 1:1 matching with experts Gyeongsang National University (GNU; President Kwon Jin-hoe) Gyeongnam Jinju Gangso Special Zone Support Center (Center Director Yang Jeong-hyeon) held the 'Kick-off Day (KICK-OFF DAY)' on the afternoon of June 4 at the Jinju Knowledge Industry Center to mark the start of the '2026 Innotech Discovery and Startup Support Program'. Some 30 participants attended the event, including 19 companies that are prospective and early-stage startups selected this year, Jinju-area startups, and startup support organizations. The event shared the integrated roadmap of the 'WINGS 2.0 Platform (a startup discovery and growth process specialized to the Jinju Gangso Special Zone)' that supports end-to-end growth of technology startups, and served as a venue to strengthen technological collaboration and strategic networking among promising startups that will lead regional innovation. The program proceeded in the following order: ▲Introduction to the 2026 Innotech Startup Support Program ▲Training to strengthen IR strategy and pitching capabilities ▲1:1 in-depth assessment of startup items. In particular, based on the results of the pre-conducted 'G-AIP/AX Startup Self-Capability Diagnosis' for each company, 1:1 matching with field-specific experts was used to analyze each company's status and prescribe a tightly tailored roadmap for future growth, maximizing the effectiveness of the support. Center Director Yang Jeong-hyeon stated, 'This Kick-off Day was more than just an occasion to introduce the program; it became an important time for the selected startups to lay the foundation for tangible growth through systematic diagnostics,' adding, 'Going forward, through the WINGS 2.0 Platform, we will identify deep-tech companies that will lead technological innovation in the region and provide close support so they can grow into prepared entrepreneurs with global competitiveness.' Meanwhile, starting with this event, the Gyeongnam Jinju Gangso Special Zone Support Center will fully roll out a full-cycle startup support program tailored to the needs of each selected company, further solidifying its position as an innovation platform in the regional startup ecosystem. ㅇ Photo caption: Gyeongsang National University (GNU) Gyeongnam Jinju Gangso Special Zone Support Center held the 'Kick-off Day' on the afternoon of June 4 at the Jinju Knowledge Industry Center. ㅇ For inquiries: Gyeongsang National University Jinju Gangso Special Zone Support Center 055-772-4843This page is provided via AI machine translation. Some inaccuracies may occur. For official purposes, please refer to the original document.

2026.06.05 총무과

Professor Gihwan Kim’s Laboratory in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering signed an MOU on space solar cells with China’s Feno Innovations.

"Signing of a Korea-China academia-industry cooperation agreement in the field of next-generation space solar cells and space photovoltaics" ▸Gyeongsang National University Professor Kihwan Kim’s research team - Pheno Innovations (Pheno Innovations) ▸Comprehensive cooperation including joint research, academic activities, and personnel exchanges in space solar cell materials and devices Gyeongsang National University (GNU; President Jin-hoe Kwon) Professor Kihwan Kim’s (Polymer Engineering) laboratory in the School of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for academia-industry cooperation in the field of solar cells with the China-based space photovoltaics specialist company ‘Pheno Innovations (Pheno Innovations Technology Co., Ltd.)’ (hereinafter ‘Pheno Innovations’). The signing ceremony was held on May 31 at the Jeju International Convention Center (ICC JEJU) during the 2026 Global Conference on Innovative Materials (GCIM 2026) & MRS-K Spring Meeting, and the agreement officially entered into force upon the signatures of Gyeongsang National University’s Professor Kihwan Kim and Pheno Innovations’ Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Jiantao Wang. This MOU includes comprehensive cooperation items such as ▲ joint research on space solar cell materials and devices ▲ exchange of research personnel and technical information ▲ mutual use of research facilities and equipment ▲ joint paper publication and participation in academic conferences. The agreement is valid for one year and will be automatically extended under the same conditions unless either party gives separate notice. Pheno Innovations is a Chinese company specialized in the development of space photovoltaics (Space Photovoltaics) and high-performance solar cell technologies, and this agreement is expected to create synergy by combining Gyeongsang National University’s perovskite-based space solar cell core technologies with Pheno’s application and commercialization capabilities in space photovoltaics. Professor Kihwan Kim’s team at Gyeongsang National University is the only laboratory in Korea that owns in-house low Earth orbit (LEO) space-environment simulation equipment and has real-time in-situ thermal cycling test infrastructure; recently, they published in Communications Engineering a study on perovskite solar cells with a bilayer hole transport layer structure based on space-simulation real-time thermal cycling tests, thereby building an international research track record in the field of space perovskite solar cells. Professor Kihwan Kim said, “Taking this MOU as an opportunity, we will strengthen the Korea-China academia-industry cooperation network in space photovoltaics and launch full-fledged joint research to demonstrate the space applicability of perovskite solar cells.” ㅇ Photo caption: Pheno Innovations’ CTO Jiantao Wang (left) and Gyeongsang National University’s Professor Kihwan Kim of the School of Materials Science and Engineering pose for a commemorative photo holding the MOU agreement. ㅇ For inquiries: Gyeongsang National University Professor Kihwan Kim 055-772-1651This page is provided via AI machine translation. Some inaccuracies may occur. For official purposes, please refer to the original document.

2026.06.04 총무과

RISE Project Group and Lotte Members introduce tailored Big Data and AI marketing training for the humanities, social sciences, and arts fields

Gyeongsang National University RISE Project Group-Lotte Members sign agreement to cultivate practical talent in Big Data and AI ▸Training to strengthen practical competencies in data marketing and AI-X for students in the humanities, social sciences, and arts ▸Cultivating convergent talent through university-industry collaboration… linked to the digital innovation of regional SMEs Gyeongsang National University (GNU; President Kwon Jin-hoe) Regional Innovation-led University Support System (RISE·Anchor) Project Group (Director Hwang Se-woon) signed a business agreement with Lotte Members (CEO Park Jong-nam) on May 30 at the Chung-Ang University 100th Anniversary Memorial Hall to foster convergent talent with practical competencies in Big Data and AI and to drive regional industry innovation. Lotte Members, which signed the agreement that day, is a data and marketing specialist company that operates an integrated membership program, easy payment (L.pay), and data analytics consulting based on data from 45 million L.POINT members. At the signing ceremony held in conjunction with the “Symposium on the Sustainable Development of Regional Industries,” more than 150 participants attended, including Professor Boo Soo-hyun, principal investigator of the industry-friendly program at the Gyeongsang National University RISE Project Group, project stakeholders, and key officials from both institutions such as Oh Kyung-mi, Head of the DT Division at Lotte Members. In accordance with the agreement, the two institutions agreed to cooperate on ▲developing education and hands-on training programs to strengthen data-driven marketing and AI-X practical competencies for students in the humanities, social sciences, and arts ▲operating a demand-tailored convergent curriculum for regional SMEs (Sustainable Development Convergence Bachelor) ▲providing data-driven marketing and branding consulting for SMEs in Gyeongnam ▲cultivating Big Data-based AI and digital transformation talent and developing programs to encourage young talent to settle locally. This agreement is significant in that it will train students in the humanities, social sciences, and arts as data-driven marketing professionals suited to the era of digital innovation and match them with SMEs in the Gyeongnam region that lack specialists and data infrastructure. It is also expected that cooperation between the university and the company will not only enhance the marketing competitiveness of local firms, but also build a virtuous-cycle ecosystem that revitalizes the regional economy through young people settling in the region. ㅇ Photo description: Boo Soo-hyun, lead professor at the Gyeongsang National University RISE Project Group (right), and Oh Kyung-mi, Head of the DT Division at Lotte Members, pose for a commemorative photo after signing the agreement. ㅇ For inquiries: Gyeongsang National University RISE Project Group 055-772-1266 This page is provided via AI machine translation. Some inaccuracies may occur. For official purposes, please refer to the original document.

2026.06.02 총무과

Career and Employment Support Office hosts the “Career and Healing Convergence Camp” at the Baekdudaegan.

Operation of the 'Career·Healing Convergence Dream-Fulfillment Job Camp' in partnership with Korea National Park Service ▸Gyeongsang National University Career Development and Employment Support Office… Training regionally tailored talent for public enterprises ▸Introduction to Korea National Park Service’s major duties and hands-on practice by job role, etc. Gyeongsang National University (GNU; President Kwon Jin-hoe) Career Development and Employment Support Office (University Job Plus Center) operated the 'Career·Healing Convergence Dream-Fulfillment Job Camp with Korea National Park Service (Baekdudaegan Camp)' on May 29–30. This camp was arranged to cultivate regionally tailored talent for public enterprises by experiencing Korea National Park Service’s main work and roles through a job-experience-centered curriculum. A total of 41 people participated, including students from 11 colleges at Gyeongsang National University—such as the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Engineering—as well as students from other universities. Korea National Park Service job experts participated directly, providing both theoretical instruction and field-centered hands-on training, and students experienced various roles, broadening their understanding of work at public institutions. The main programs consisted of △ an introduction to Korea National Park Service’s major duties △ a starlight-in-the-forest healing program △ hands-on practice by job role, etc. In particular, practical training focused on Korea National Park Service’s core duties such as park administration, resource surveys, operation of visitor facilities, and disaster and safety management, drawing strong interest from participating students. Hong Seong-gwang, Director of the Korea National Park Service Jirisan National Park Gyeongnam Office, said, "I hope this activity helped students with career exploration and understanding of job roles," adding, "We will continue to expand field-based education to foster local talent." ㅇ Photo description: Gyeongsang National University (GNU) operated the 'Career·Healing Convergence Dream-Fulfillment Job Camp' with Korea National Park Service on May 29–30. ㅇ Inquiries: Gyeongsang National University University Job Plus Center 055-772-0565This page is provided via AI machine translation. Some inaccuracies may occur. For official purposes, please refer to the original document.

2026.06.02 총무과

GNU Startup-Centered University Project Group Among the National Top 3, Standing Tall as a Startup Hub in the Southeast Region

Gyeongsang National University Startup-Centered University hosts ‘Startup MEET&TALK’ ▸68 companies selected in 2026 all in one place... building a practice-oriented networking foundation ▸‘Regional startup networking’ connecting senior and junior founders and partner investment institutions goes into full operation Gyeongsang National University (GNU; President Kwon Jin-hoe) Startup-Centered University Project Group (Director Choi Byeong-geun) successfully concluded the 2026 Startup-Centered University ‘Startup MEET & TALK’ program at the Grand Josun Busan Hotel on May 28–29. About 80 people attended, including 68 startups selected for Gyeongsang National University’s 2026 Startup-Centered University program, the Pioneers Club (Alumni Association) steering committee, and officials from partner investment institutions. The event was organized to enhance understanding of the Startup-Centered University program by providing guidance on its objectives, use of funds, and support programs to strengthen entrepreneurial capacity, and, beyond a simple briefing, to establish tangible links among senior and junior founders and partner investment institutions in order to build a sustainable startup ecosystem. At the event, the operating direction and activity plans of the Pioneers Club were shared in detail, and newly selected companies were encouraged to join actively. The Pioneers Club is a virtuous-cycle startup community in which senior startups mentor juniors, and is expected to contribute to continued follow-on outcomes after graduation through joint project discovery, investment linkage, and networking. In addition, participants heard directly from Korea Technology Finance Corporation and Gyeongsang National University Technology Business Center on technology finance support and approaches to attracting investment, and Park Seon-jong, CEO of the Jeonbuk Center for Creative Economy & Innovation, shared know-how on fundraising and strategies for securing intellectual property, helping broaden the horizons of the startups. The event is assessed to have evolved beyond a simple program briefing into a comprehensive support venue where newly selected companies could cover investment, networking, and growth strategies all in one place. Choi Byeong-geun, Head of the Startup-Centered University Project Group, said, “This event was organized to create a startup ecosystem that grows together through connections and collaboration among startups, beyond a simple program briefing. For startups to grow, not only support for commercialization funds but also connections and collaboration among companies and sharing of experiences with senior startups are very important.” He added, “I hope this event will be the starting point for practical cooperation among startups and an opportunity to link the regional startup ecosystem even more firmly.” Now in its 4th year, Gyeongsang National University’s Startup-Centered University Project Group was selected in 2023 as a Startup-Centered University supported by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and the Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development, and has been actively operating the program. The group has achieved meaningful results in discovering outstanding startups and providing tailored growth support, linking investment and opening sales channels, and spreading an entrepreneurial culture in the region, establishing itself as a key hub of the startup ecosystem in the southeastern region. In particular, in the 2025 annual evaluation, it achieved the result of being ranked in the Top 3 among Startup-Centered Universities nationwide. Starting with this ‘Startup MEET & TALK’ event, the Startup-Centered University Project Group plans to fully roll out in 2026 support for commercialization funding, customized growth programs, global expansion support, and alumni-linked programs. The group will continue to take the lead in revitalizing a technology startup ecosystem linked to the region’s key industries, including aerospace and defense, precision machinery, and chemicals and energy. ㅇ Photo caption: The Gyeongsang National University (GNU) Startup-Centered University Project Group successfully held the ‘2026 Startup MEET & TALK’ at the Grand Josun Busan Hotel on May 28–29. ㅇ For inquiries: Gyeongsang National University Startup-Centered University Project Group 055-772-4682This page is provided via AI machine translation. Some inaccuracies may occur. For official purposes, please refer to the original document.

2026.06.02 총무과

GNU Startup Competition Concludes Successfully… Grand Prize Goes to an E-commerce Platform for the Digitally Disadvantaged

Gyeongsang National University hosts '2026 Gyeongnam-region University Student Startup Club Entrepreneurship Capacity-Building Training' ▸24 teams, 85 students from Gyeongnam-region university student startup clubs participated... advancing startup ideas ▸Strengthening practical entrepreneurship capabilities through business model detailing, expert mentoring, and a competition Gyeongsang National University (GNU · President Kwon Jin-hoe) Startup Support Group (Head Choi Byung-geun) held the '2026 Gyeongnam-region University Student Startup Club Entrepreneurship Capacity-Building Training' at KB Insurance Sacheon Injaenium on May 28–29. As part of the Ministry of Education's Regional Growth Talent Development System (Anchor) project, the Gyeongnam RISE (Anchor) G-WEST startup education hub university at Gyeongsang National University—the Startup Education Innovation Center, the Lab Startup Innovation Unit, and the Lab-Specialized Startup Leading University Project Group—jointly hosted the event. This training was prepared to concretize the startup ideas of Gyeongnam-region university student startup clubs and to strengthen practical commercialization capabilities. The event drew 24 teams (85 people) from Gyeongnam-region university student startup clubs, showing high interest. The curriculum consisted of ▲ education on business model detailing and case studies of startup ideas ▲ expert mentoring for business model advancement ▲ preparation of business plan IR materials ▲ a startup idea competition and expert feedback. Participating teams examined the customer problems, solutions, marketability, and commercialization potential of their items, and enhanced the completeness of their ideas through presentations. In the competition, ▲ the Grand Prize went to the 'CUEE' team's e-commerce platform for the digitally vulnerable ▲ the Excellence Awards went to the 'Staticfree' team's contactless anti-static pad, the '붕괴주의좋아' team's intelligent center-based smart safety system, and the 'PIECO' team's hyper-personalized smartphone accessory DIY platform. Seong Sang-hyun, Director of the Startup Education Innovation Center, who oversees the Gyeongsang National University Gyeongnam RISE (Anchor) G-WEST Startup Education Hub University project, said, "This advanced training was run as a hands-on program enabling Gyeongnam-region university student startup clubs to move beyond the idea stage and validate and concretize real commercialization potential. We will continue providing phased support so that local university student startup teams can grow into innovative startup teams that solve problems in the local community and in industrial settings." The participating teams will be linked to various follow-up support operated by Gyeongsang National University's Startup Support Group, including ▲ MVP development support ▲ Global Startup Exploration Innovation Education ▲ the RISE Mileage Program, and will receive step-by-step, tailored support so that the innovative startup teams discovered can launch actual startups. ㅇ Photo caption: The Gyeongsang National University (GNU) Startup Support Group held the '2026 Gyeongnam-region University Student Startup Club Entrepreneurship Capacity-Building Training' at KB Insurance Sacheon Injaenium on May 28–29. ㅇ Inquiries: Gyeongsang National University Startup Support Group, Startup Education Innovation Center, 055-772-4692This page is provided via AI machine translation. Some inaccuracies may occur. For official purposes, please refer to the original document.

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