Kyung Hee University Dominates RISE Evaluation in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province

Recognized for University-Industry-Regional Collaboration Achievements
Proven as an Innovation Hub

Kyung Hee University achieved top-tier results in both Seoul and Gyeonggi Province in the first-year annual evaluation of the ‘Regional Innovation-Centered University Support System (RISE),’ a key government university funding initiative.

Kyung Hee University campus. Kyung Hee University

Kyung Hee University announced on the 24th that it received a ‘Highly Excellent’ rating for Gyeonggi Province and an ‘Excellent’ rating for Seoul in this evaluation. The university was comprehensively recognized for both achieving the first-year project performance targets and demonstrating excellence in its implementation system.

In the Gyeonggi Province project, Kyung Hee University received high marks for its balanced structure that encompasses all areas of future growth industries (G7) and region-based industries (GX).

One of the most notable achievements is the ‘Kyung Hee Pangyo VI Campus,’ which opened in Pangyo last March through collaboration with the semiconductor specialist company Soulbrain.

Centered on this campus, the university established a ‘circular start-up support model’ that links education, incubation, mentoring, and equipment utilization, creating an open start-up ecosystem in partnership with regional innovation institutions such as the Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy & Innovation.

Additionally, Kyung Hee University laid the foundation for future knowledge industries by consecutively launching the ‘GAIA-LINK Operating Council’ in AI and big data, the ‘Semiconductor Alliance,’ and the ‘Net-Zero Energy Infra Super-Region Alliance.’

In the Seoul project, the university’s roadmap, which organically connects its mid- to long-term development plan with Seoul’s policy vision of ‘A Global Future-Innovation Growth City in Partnership with Universities,’ received high praise.

Kyung Hee University further strengthened its global networking capabilities by having large numbers of student supporters participate in international exhibitions hosted by Seoul, such as ‘Try Everything 2025’ and ‘Smart Life Week (SLW) 2025.’

The university also took the lead in addressing local community issues. To tackle the aging population in Dongdaemun-gu, a clothing and sewing cluster, it operated the ‘Kyung Hee Fashion Creator Project Group,’ presenting a practical win-win model that injects young people’s trendy sensibilities into the traditional industry.

Jinsang Kim, President of Kyung Hee University, said, “This evaluation result is a valuable achievement that led to innovation by linking Kyung Hee’s academic capabilities with the core values of the local community. In the second year, we will spare no effort to provide full support so that the established cooperation platform leads to concrete economic and social outcomes, resulting in tangible innovation and solutions for local industries.”

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