Strengthening Academic and Research Cooperation between Seoul National University and France

Strategic Insights -

Seoul National University's President Ryu Hong-lim met with the French Ambassador to Korea, Philippe Bertoux, to discuss ways to enhance academic and research collaboration between the two countries. The meeting focused on increasing student mobility, joint research projects, and promoting French language and culture. President Ryu highlighted SNU's participation in Horizon Europe, the European Union's flagship research program, which has led to closer ties with top French research institutions, including the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS). The president also introduced SNU's undergraduate exchange programs, encouraging more French students to participate.

Key Takeaways:

  • SNU's participation in Horizon Europe has paved the way for closer collaboration with leading French research institutions, including the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS).
  • President Ryu emphasized the importance of joint research initiatives between Korea and France, particularly in next-generation technologies such as artificial intelligence and advanced biotechnology.
  • SNU's flagship undergraduate exchange programs, the International Summer Program and the SNU in the World Program, are designed to encourage more French students to participate.
  • Ambassador Bertoux expressed his hope that the relationship between France and SNU would grow stronger, particularly with regard to student mobility, joint research projects and the promotion of French language and culture.
  • SNU researchers are playing a leading role in the development of next-generation technologies, particularly in the fields of artificial intelligence and advanced biotechnology, which are two of the 12 national strategic technologies designated by Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT.
  • The meeting also highlighted the importance of promoting French language and culture at SNU.
  • The meeting was attended by key officials from the Department of French Education, the Department of French Language and Literature, and the Office of International Affairs at SNU.

Statistics:

  • SNU is an associate member of Horizon Europe, the European Union's flagship research and innovation program
  • 12 national strategic technologies have been designated by Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT, including artificial intelligence and advanced biotechnology
  • The International Summer Program and the SNU in the World Program are SNU's flagship undergraduate exchange programs
  • The meeting was attended by the head of the Department of French Education, the chair of the Department of French Language and Literature, and the deputy director of the Office of International Affairs at SNU.

Sources:

  • Philippe Bertoux, French Ambassador to Korea
  • Seoul National University (SNU)
  • Seoul National University, "Meeting with French Ambassador Philippe Bertoux"
  • National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS)
  • Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT