: Cultivating Global Leaders Through the Fusion of Tradition and Innovation

The Industry-Academia Leadership Academy, jointly organized by 20 universities from the Global Symbiosis Consortium, Regional Consortium, Digital Consortium, and Risk Society Consortium, was held from Monday, January 6, to Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Jeonju University and the surrounding Jeonju Hanok Village area. This academy, composed of various educational programs, featured a diverse range of activities, including on-site lectures, online lectures, cultural performances, explorations of traditional Hanok Village architecture, competitions, and award ceremonies.

Participants from the Global Symbiosis Consortium in the joint fusion camp of four consortia (20 universities)

In the first phase, on-site lectures covered various topics such as regional development, the content industry, AI, and the media industry, emphasizing the connection between industry and academia. The online lectures that followed focused on exploring global symbiosis in a digitally-driven risk society, offering valuable insights into building a sustainable future amidst the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

In addition, participants formed teams to explore the Hanok Village, where they freely toured the area, took photos, and created lasting memories during the architectural exploration activity. After the exploration, a small competition was held featuring the photos taken during the activity. Outstanding entries were selected, and prizes were awarded, adding an extra layer of excitement and energy to the event. Additionally, participants had the meaningful experience of staying in traditional Hanok accommodations, allowing them to immerse themselves in the beauty of Korean traditional architecture and gain firsthand insight into life in a traditional house. Park Hyun-jun, a student from the School of Information Convergence who participated in the academy, shared his thoughts: "This Leadership Academy was a valuable opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of how academia and industry can work together to create social value. I was particularly impressed by the various activities that bridged tradition and modernity, allowing me to experience a new sense of connection with the local community."

Global Symbiosis Consortium: Presentation on the Theme "Beyond the Hanok Village"

Lastly, a competition was held to discover ideas for regional revitalization and global symbiosis. Centered on the theme "Beyond the Hanok Village," participants showcased their creative ideas, with outstanding entries honored and celebrated at the awards ceremony.

Professor Kim So-young from the Department of Korean Language and Literature, who led the event on behalf of the HUSS Project Group, stated, "This Industry-Academia Leadership Academy provided students with a strong foundation for developing into global leaders by experiencing the integration of local communities, industries, and academia. It also offered a meaningful opportunity to appreciate the harmonious blend of tradition and innovation." "Above all, its significance lies in being a joint curriculum program that brings together the combined strengths of the four HUSS consortia," she added.