Tongmyong University Department of Webtoon and Animation Connects Industry with Curriculum

Industry-Academia Cooperation Agreement with Monster Riot


From Training Practical Talent to Prioritizing Local Talent Recruitment

Tongmyong University has initiated a corporate partnership to cultivate practical talent in the webtoon and animation fields.

The Anchor Project Group of Tongmyong University (President Lee Sangcheol, Project Director Cha Jicheol) announced on the 18th that it has signed a 'business cooperation agreement for establishing a webtoon and animation specialization under the Cultural Tourism Committee' with Monster Riot Co., Ltd. (CEO Ko Jin-ho) at the university on the 12th.

This agreement aims to provide students of the Department of Webtoon and Animation with industry field experience and career opportunities, while also helping companies secure talented individuals. The two organizations will work together on industry-academia cooperation and mutual collaboration in specialized areas of webtoon and animation, as well as jointly operate a specialized committee for webtoon and animation within the cultural tourism sector.

They also plan to jointly promote the training of practical talent that meets the demands of local industries and prioritize the recruitment of outstanding local talent.

Project Director Cha Jicheol emphasized, "We will support students so they can grow into professionals equipped with the practical skills required in the industry and will establish a specialized industry-academia cooperation ecosystem in the webtoon and animation sector."

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