UF/IFAS Strengthens Global Agriculture Partnerships with South Korean Universities and Research Leaders

UF/IFAS welcomed delegations from Kyungpook National University, the National Institute of Agricultural Sciences (NAS), and Kongju National University to explore opportunities for collaboration in agriculture, food systems, and innovation.

During their visits, Dr. Kyeongho Lim, President of Kongju National University and Dr. Je Hoon Sung, Director General of South Korea’s National Institute of Agricultural Sciences (NAS) met with Dr. J. Scott Angle, Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, and Dr. Adegbola Adesogan, Associate Vice President and Director of GFSI, to sign Memorandums of Understanding to establish a framework for sustained collaboration in research, academic exchange, workforce development, and interdisciplinary education.

The visits also included research discussions and tours of UF’s Precision Agriculture Lab led by Dr. Wonsuk "Daniel" Lee, ABE Professor in Precision Agriculture and Machine Vision, ABE Robotics Lab, and HiPerGator facilities, showcasing the University of Florida’s research capabilities and resources. These visits help build connections that can advance research, technology, and student opportunities across borders.