SEOUL, July 20 (AJP) - Hyundai Motor has partnered with Jeonbuk National University in North Jeolla Province to nurture talent in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and hydrogen energy, the automaker said on Monday.
It is part of the company's plan to build a next-generation industrial hub in the Saemangeum area, where a tideland development project aims to transform a vast tract of land from agricultural to industrial use.
The automaker signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the university to establish a dedicated department focused on nurturing specialists in physical AI, robotics and hydrogen energy while expanding joint research in advanced technologies.
While further details including the launch of the department and future hiring plans for graduates, remain under discussion, the curriculum will be designed to meet industry needs and provide students with practical skills, with Hyundai employees serving as adjunct instructors, guest lecturers and industry mentors.
North Jeolla Province will also offer administrative and financial support for the initiative.
The partnership, similar to chipmaker SK hynix's collaboration with high schools in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, is expected to support the automaker's project worth 9 trillion won (about US$6 billion), which includes the construction of an AI data center, a robot manufacturing cluster, solar power facilities and other infrastructure.
Hyundai Motor plans to break ground on the AI data center next year, with the aim of completing it by 2029. Construction of other facilities is also scheduled to begin in the coming years.
"Building competitiveness in advanced industries requires close cooperation among companies, universities and local communities," a Hyundai Motor spokesman said. "We will actively support local talent through this partnership so they can grow into key leaders for our future businesses."
It is part of the company's plan to build a next-generation industrial hub in the Saemangeum area, where a tideland development project aims to transform a vast tract of land from agricultural to industrial use.
The automaker signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the university to establish a dedicated department focused on nurturing specialists in physical AI, robotics and hydrogen energy while expanding joint research in advanced technologies.
While further details including the launch of the department and future hiring plans for graduates, remain under discussion, the curriculum will be designed to meet industry needs and provide students with practical skills, with Hyundai employees serving as adjunct instructors, guest lecturers and industry mentors.
North Jeolla Province will also offer administrative and financial support for the initiative.
The partnership, similar to chipmaker SK hynix's collaboration with high schools in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, is expected to support the automaker's project worth 9 trillion won (about US$6 billion), which includes the construction of an AI data center, a robot manufacturing cluster, solar power facilities and other infrastructure.
Hyundai Motor plans to break ground on the AI data center next year, with the aim of completing it by 2029. Construction of other facilities is also scheduled to begin in the coming years.
"Building competitiveness in advanced industries requires close cooperation among companies, universities and local communities," a Hyundai Motor spokesman said. "We will actively support local talent through this partnership so they can grow into key leaders for our future businesses."
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