Korea University to host international conference to discuss global challenges

An aerial view of Korea University / Courtesy of Korea University

Korea University will host an international conference to discuss various global challenges with some 90 renowned scholars from 39 countries, the college said Wednesday.

Marking the college’s 120th anniversary this year, it will host the Korea University Collaboration Hub World Conference (K-CLUB) starting Thursday under the slogan of “Next Intelligence for Planetary Solution” at its Seoul Campus.

“Participating scholars will discuss ‘knowledge and technology for sustainable earth,'” a Korea University official said in a press release.

“Korea University aims to play a pivotal role in the global network for renowned scholars, especially from developing countries, during the academic conference,” the official added.

Korea University is set to announce its plan on how to collaborate with overseas scholars during the two-day event. Participating scholars are also scheduled to discuss various topics in nine categories, including environment, social welfare, education and technology.

On the first day, the conference will also introduce the college’s latest collaboration with overseas scholars. Foreign scholars and Korea University professors will hold in-depth study sessions on the final day.

“Korea University has paid attention to various challenges, including climate change, disease and energy crisis,” the official said.

“These challenges require massive joint efforts from governments, academia and civil societies to counter. The conference is part of Korea University’s efforts calling for collaboration between various social organizations.”

A promotional banner for the Korea University Collaboration Hub World Conference / Courtesy of Korea University