On Tuesday, July 9th, 2024, at 04.00 p.m., IAD Meeting Room, 10th floor of the Kasetsart Golden Jubilee Administration and Information Center Building, Kasetsart University Bangkhen Campus, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kampanat Pensupar, Vice President for International Affairs, along with Asst. Prof. Dr.rer.Soc Supapatpimol Simlee, Assistant to the President for International Affairs; Miss Prattana Thirakiettikun, Head of International Collaboration, International Affairs Division; Mrs. Neeracha Kalantakasuwan, Head of International Scholarships and Opportunities; Miss Unthika Thamnium, Foreign Relations Officer, Professional Level; and Miss Kansiree Chunwattana, Foreign Relations Officer welcomed representatives from Chonnam National University (CNU), South Korea, namely Hyunsik Yoon, Vice Dean of Global Engagement and Danbi Kang, Officer at the Office of International Affairs on the occasion of first visiting Kasetsart University.

Chonnam National University (CNU) is the number one university among Flagship Korean National Universities (NU10), renowned for its credibility and prestige in South Korea. Established in 1952, CNU has campuses in Gwangju and Yeosu, respectively. As of October 2022, the university boasts nearly 30,000 students, including almost 1,500 international students (as of April 2022). There are many facilities for students within the university such as a digital library, sports center, and dormitory. Kasetsart University and CNU have previously signed a memorandum of understanding.

The representatives from CNU have expressed interest in academic collaboration with KU. This includes dual degree programs under the Faculty of Business Administration, a staff mobility program, and a symposium. Both parties agreed that initiating the staff mobility program at CNU in January, during South Korea’s beautiful winter season, could be a good start for collaboration. Additionally, CNU representatives are interested in sending students to participate in the Summer Camp. After discussions, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kampanat Pensupar presented a souvenir to Hyunsik Yoon, followed by a group photo session to mark the occasion.