The University of Phayao (UP), Thailand, has taken a significant step toward strengthening its global engagement by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Gyeongkuk National University (GKNU), Republic of Korea. The agreement aims to enhance academic collaboration, research development, and innovation, while laying the groundwork for future trilateral partnerships with universities in the European Union.
The MOU was formally signed by Associate Professor Supakorn Pongbangpho, Ph.D.President, University of Phayao, and Professor Dr. Tai-Joo Chung, President of GKNU, with Professor Dr. Chuleui Jung, Director of the Agriculture Research Institute, serving as a witness. The collaboration builds upon ongoing academic ties, particularly in agricultural biotechnology and related fields.
This partnership focuses on advancing research in key agricultural areas, including apiculture, livestock (cattle and buffalo), and plant genetics. It also promotes the exchange of researchers, academic staff, and students, alongside the development of innovative technologies applicable to local communities and global contexts.
During the visit, UP delegates participated in an academic seminar on agricultural innovation at GKNU, where they presented the university’s research strengths and shared practical agricultural technologies implemented in Phayao Province. The presentations received strong interest from GKNU faculty members, researchers, and students.
Located in Andong, a cultural hub of South Korea, GKNU provided an enriching environment for both academic exchange and cultural engagement, further strengthening mutual understanding between the two institutions.
This collaboration underscores the University of Phayao’s proactive role in expanding its international presence and fostering strategic partnerships. It represents a key milestone in connecting borderless agricultural innovation to local development while contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).