Goyang City Council Environment and Economy Committee Inspects Dongguk University AI and Advanced Research Facilities

84 Billion Won to Be Invested in Research Infrastructure by 2030
AI Project for Predicting Mental Disorders Also Underway

On September 9, the Environment and Economy Committee of the Goyang City Council visited the Dongguk University Goyang Biomedicine Campus to inspect the progress of building advanced research and development (R&D) infrastructure and the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI)-based science and technology innovation projects.

The Environment and Economy Committee of Goyang City Council visited Dongguk University Goyang Bio-Medical Campus on the 9th to inspect the progress of the 'Infrastructure Advancement Project' and the 'AI-Based University Science and Technology Innovation Project.' Provided by Goyang City Council

The onsite inspection was attended by Shin Inseon, Chair of the Committee; Ko Deokhee, Vice Chair; other members of the Environment and Economy Committee; Seong Jeongseok, Vice President of Dongguk University; Dongok Kim, a professor at the College of Medicine; Jinsik Kim, Head of the BMC Business Incubation Center; and officials from Goyang City.

The committee first received a briefing on the Ministry of Education's 'Basic Science Capacity Enhancement Project,' which is being led by Dongguk University. This project aims to build expensive, advanced research equipment and establish an open operating system that enables joint use by external researchers and companies. Launched last year, the project will receive a total investment of 8,407,000,000 won (8.407 billion won) by 2030, with Goyang City contributing 100 million won annually.

Next, the committee reviewed the implementation plan for the 'Ultra-Complex System Analysis AI-Based Mental Disorder Causal Inference Research Center' project. This is a national research initiative to develop technology capable of predicting the onset and recurrence of mental disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, as well as suicide risk, by combining university research capabilities with large-scale science, technology, and AI infrastructure. Starting this month, the project will receive a total investment of 12,450,000,000 won (12.45 billion won) over six years, with Goyang City scheduled to provide a total of 150 million won.

After receiving the project briefings, the committee members visited the Dongguk University HDI Center to tour advanced research equipment and facilities. They also discussed industry-academic cooperation strategies for sharing research outcomes with local companies and connecting them to the development of the bio-medical industry and the improvement of citizens' quality of life.

Chair Shin Inseon stated, "The research capabilities and advanced infrastructure of Dongguk University will play a vital role in securing future growth engines for Goyang City."

Vice Chair Ko Deokhee said, "We will continue to pay close attention and provide support so that collaboration with local universities and the expansion of research and development infrastructure for nurturing future industries can proceed without setbacks."

Meanwhile, the Environment and Economy Committee plans to further strengthen cooperation among local universities, research institutions, and companies, and will continue legislative activities to enhance Goyang City's self-sufficiency and competitiveness in future industries.

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