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Humanities and Social Sciences Convergence Talent Development Project Team Hosts 'Global Population Problem-Solving Project - Taiwan Exploration Program'

The Humanities and Social Sciences Convergence Talent Development Project Team (HUSS) held a global exploration program in Taipei and Taichung, Taiwan, from January 15 to 20, 2025, as part of the "2024-2 Semester BRIDGE Builder Global Project for Solving Population Problems."

This program aimed to provide learning opportunities focused on addressing global issues arising from population structure changes and AI. It was designed to help domestic students gain a deeper understanding of population issues in Asia and potential solutions. Additionally, the program collaborated with Taiwan's Civil Service Development Institute (CSDI) and Tunghai University's Department of Public Administration and Policy, co-hosting an international academic forum to enhance academic and international competencies.

The international forum was held on January 16 (Thursday) at the Civil Service Development Institute (CSDI) in Taiwan, attended by about 80 Taiwanese civil servants and academics, along with 22 professors and undergraduate students from our university. The main agenda included a welcoming speech by CSDI Director Chen Ming Chung, keynote speeches and discussions by Professors Kwon Ki-heon and Jung Il-hwan from our Graduate School of Public Policy, and a tour of the CSDI facility.

In his keynote speech, Professor Kwon Ki-heon emphasized "Policy Science and Korea's Digital Strategy," highlighting the development of Korea's digital government and the paradigm shift in policy in the AI era. Professor Jung Il-hwan, in his keynote speech, presented DBRAIN+, discussing the importance of data-driven smart governance using AI and machine learning in financial management. Taiwanese experts shared insights on the use of AI and big data, as well as issues to be cautious about, engaging in lively discussions with the students.

On January 17 (Friday), the "Korea-Taiwan Policy Innovation Symposium" was held at Tunghai University, where four student teams from our university presented "Regional Revitalization and Secondary Education Innovation Policies," developed through HUSS's interdisciplinary curriculum.

Director Park Hyung-joon of the Humanities and Social Sciences Convergence Talent Development Project Team stated, "Through this project, students were able to strengthen their academic and practical competencies on various global issues, including population problems. We hope the students, having grown through international exchanges, will become future global leaders."

Yena Lee, a student from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, shared her experience: "I gained experience winning a contest with a project on the regeneration of the abandoned mine areas in Taebaek, and during this program, I worked on a revitalization project for Cheongnyangni Market. I received valuable feedback from Taiwanese experts, which gave me fresh ideas."

This program shed light on global issues related to population structure changes from various perspectives, providing students with hands-on learning experiences. Our university plans to continue offering educational programs that combine academic approaches with practical experience to solve global problems.