Beyond the Classroom and Into the 'Beauty' Industry: Dongmyung University Partners with Three Companies

Derma Hive, Queen, and Yoonz Cosmetique

"Pursuing Joint R&D and Business Support"

Dongmyung University is joining forces with three local beauty companies to develop industry-ready talent and pursue joint research and development. The initiative aims to boost the competitiveness of the Busan, Ulsan, and South Gyeongsang Province beauty industry by connecting university education with workplace needs.

Dongmyung University President Lee Sangcheon and its Anchor Project Group, led by Director Cha Jicheol, announced on October 19 that they had signed an industry-academia cooperation agreement (MOU) with Derma Hive, Queen Co., Ltd., and Yoonz Cosmetique on campus on October 15.

The university and the companies plan to jointly design and operate educational programs to develop talent in the field of beauty arts. They will also work together to identify research and development (R&D) projects and support businesses. They also plan to expand a cooperation network linking local governments, universities, and industry.

Dongmyung University's Anchor Project Group signs an industry-academia cooperation MOU with Derma Hive, Queen Co., Ltd., and Yoonz Cosmetique on the 15th.

Attendees at the signing ceremony included Anchor Project Group Director Cha Jicheol, Derma Hive CEO Choi Jaehyeok, Queen Co., Ltd. CEO Kim Yunhui, and Yoonz Cosmetique CEO Jeong Yuna. Jeong Sunuk, a member of the Industry, Economy and Welfare Committee of the Changwon Special City Council, also joined them to discuss ways to develop the local beauty industry and foster cooperation between universities and businesses.

Councilmember Jeong stressed the need to promote the beauty industry in the Busan, Ulsan, and South Gyeongsang Province region and expand cooperative projects linked with universities. Dongmyung University plans to connect its education and research capabilities with companies' practical experience to promote the industry and increase exchanges, while supporting the growth of related businesses.

Cha Jicheol, director of Dongmyung University's Anchor Project Group, said, "We will expand cooperation so that the university and local beauty companies can grow together in various areas, including talent development, research and development, and business support." He added that the group aims to build a sustainable foundation for industry-academia cooperation and enhance the competitiveness of the beauty arts industry.

Dongmyung University's Anchor Project Group emphasized that it "is developing talent to meet industry demand and expanding its industry-academia cooperation network through the Regional Growth Talent Development Anchor Project."

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