Young People Dive into Semiconductor and AI Fields... Ministry of Education to Showcase Results of Global Talent Exchange

[Financial News] A forum was organized to share the educational achievements of Korean university students in semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI), gained at leading universities and cutting-edge companies in the United States and Canada.
On the 6th, the Ministry of Education and the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology held the “2026 Global Education Program Outcomes Exchange in Advanced Fields” at Seoul Dragon City in Yongsan District, Seoul. The event was organized to give Korean students an opportunity to share their experiences participating in overseas university programs and strengthen their capabilities for future advanced industries.
This year, participating students received specialized, hands-on training at Purdue University in the United States and the University of Toronto in Canada from July through August. In Purdue’s program, they used cleanrooms—advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities—to gain hands-on experience with semiconductor processes. They also learned about the latest technological developments, including high-bandwidth memory (HBM) technology and semiconductor packaging, through a special lecture by SK hynix. At the University of Toronto, students put into practice AI and Internet of Things technologies used in industry and gained hands-on experience in big data analysis.
At the exchange event, six students who excelled in practical training received the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology President’s Award. A Kumoh National Institute of Technology (KIT) student who completed semiconductor process training at Purdue said, “By solving problems that arose while fabricating wafers and measuring their electrical properties, I was able to gain a deep understanding of semiconductor processes.” An Inha University student who completed AI training at the University of Toronto said, “Visiting local research labs and taking part in the training helped me clarify my career path toward combining AI and bioscience.”
A talk concert was also held, featuring Korea University Professor Shin Chang-hwan, who specializes in semiconductors, and maum.ai CEO Choi Hong-seop, who works in AI. They shared the latest industry trends and their experiences with employment and starting businesses with the students.
Kim Do-wan, Director-General of the AI Talent Support Bureau at the Ministry of Education, said, “It is becoming increasingly important to nurture talent with overseas educational experience and an international outlook in advanced fields such as AI and semiconductors. I hope the participating students will grow into future leaders who can help make our country a global leader in advanced industries.”

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