{
  "id": 1190692,
  "title": "Jeonbuk National University to train AI specialists to drive regional growth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/jeonbuk-national-university-to-train-ai-specialists-to-drive-regional-1190692",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-16T04:07:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/education/20260816/jeonbuk-national-university-to-train-ai-specialists-to-drive-regional-growth"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jeonbuk National University is ramping up its efforts to train artificial intelligence (AI) specialists at the master's and doctoral levels, with the goal of driving growth in regional industries. The university intends to produce highly skilled \"AI+X\" professionals who can seamlessly integrate AI with emerging sectors through its research-oriented education system at the Graduate School of AI Convergence.\n\nThis strategic plan is part of a broader initiative to elevate the graduate school to the ranks of the world's top 100 AI-specialized graduate schools. To achieve this, the university will introduce an \"AI+X Advancement Program\" under the supervision of the Graduate School of AI Convergence. Simultaneously, the university plans to significantly enhance its educational and research infrastructure.\n\nUnlike conventional AI programs, Jeonbuk National University aims to cultivate research-oriented talent capable of merging AI with strategic industries pivotal to the region's development. These sectors include physical AI, robotics, defense, biotechnology, healthcare, smart farming, and hydrogen energy. The Graduate School operates seven departments, each contributing to this comprehensive approach.",
  "summary": "Jeonbuk National University is intensifying its efforts to nurture artificial intelligence (AI) experts at the master’s and doctoral levels capable of driving growth in key regional industries. The university said it plans to cultivate highly skilled “AI+X” professionals who can integrate AI with emerging industries through the research-oriented education system at the Graduate School of AI…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Jeonbuk National University to train AI specialists to drive regional growth",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/jeonbuk-national-university-to-train-ai-specialists-to-drive-regional",
        "published": "2026-08-16T04:02:03.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}