Kookmin University (President JEONG, SEUNG RYUL) signed a business agreement with Korea Arboretum and Garden Management Institute (Chairman Shim Sang-taek) on September 24 (Tuesday) to cooperate on technology development and joint research in the field of gardens and urban forests.

The MOU was signed to promote biodiversity and carbon absorption in gardens and urban forests based on the specialized capabilities of both organizations, and to foster professional manpower in the forest field such as arboretums and gardens.

The two organizations will collaborate to ▲ promote biodiversity and carbon absorption in gardens and urban forests, cooperate on technology development for industrialization of forest resources, and conduct joint research projects ▲ operate programs to train professionals in the forest field such as arboretums and gardens and exchange people ▲ promote and spread the results of the projects and diversify business.

In addition, through this agreement, they plan to create innovative research results by activating joint research and technology development, and foster high-level human resources to lead the future of forestry. 

Kookmin University President JEONG, SEUNG RYUL said, “Through the cooperation between Kookmin University and Korea Arboretum and Garden Management Institute, we will enhance the value of gardens and urban forests, contribute to improving the quality of life of the people and responding to climate change, and foster future forest industry talents.”