From Education to Employment... Korea Tourism Association Partners with Hannam University to Foster Talent

Linking Education, Field Training, and Internships to Nurture Practical Talents in the Tourism Industry
Promoting Joint Projects, Seminars, and Job Fairs

The Korea Tourism Association announced on July 8, 2026, that it has signed a business agreement with Hannam University to foster future talents in the tourism industry and to revitalize industry-academia cooperation.

The Korea Tourism Association announced on the 8th that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hannam University to foster future talent in the tourism industry and to promote industry-academia cooperation. The Korea Tourism Association

This agreement marks the first case of the "Industry-Academia Cooperation Outreach to Local Universities" initiative, which the Korea Tourism Association launched to expand collaboration with regional universities and to connect the tourism industry field with education. The two organizations have agreed to provide students with field experience and career development opportunities, and to jointly nurture practical talents required by the tourism industry.

Under this agreement, the two parties will operate job training and field experience programs for students. They will also cooperate on discovering outstanding talents, supporting internship and recruitment links, promoting industry-academia cooperation programs and joint projects, organizing joint events such as seminars and job fairs, and exchanging employment and career information.

The Korea Tourism Association plans to strengthen the connection between the tourism industry and universities so that students can grow into professionals equipped with practical skills demanded in the industry. The association also intends to expand the industry-academia cooperation network linking local universities and the tourism sector.

Kyungsoo Lee, President of the Korea Tourism Association, stated, "Ultimately, the competitiveness of the tourism industry begins with outstanding talents. Starting with this agreement with Hannam University, we will continue to expand industry-academia cooperation with regional universities nationwide, providing students with more field experience and employment opportunities, and focusing on nurturing future talents who will drive sustainable growth in the tourism industry."

The Korea Tourism Association plans to further expand industry-academia cooperation agreements that connect local universities and the tourism sector, and to establish a practical talent development system that links education with the needs of the industry.

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