On May 8th, Dr. Bang met with Chairman Yu Jinseon and Vice Chairman Yoo Se-yeon of Daekyung University during their visit to KIMEP. During the meeting, the representatives introduced Daekyung University, noting that the institution was founded around the same period as KIMEP and has since developed into a prominent private vocational university in South Korea with campuses in Gyeongsan and Seoul. The delegation also presented the university’s major academic streams and specialized programs, including K-pop performance, beauty, culinary arts, nursing, and social welfare. Dr. Bang, in turn, introduced KIMEP, highlighting its academic development, internationalization efforts, and current initiatives.

 

The meeting served as an opportunity for both sides to become better acquainted and explore the potential for future cooperation. Discussions focused on possibilities for student exchange programs, academic collaboration, and maintaining close institutional contact going forward. The participants also exchanged views on current challenges facing higher education institutions, including the need to adapt to new educational trends, develop effective institutional strategies, and integrate artificial intelligence into university education and administration.