Two research teams affiliated with the Department of Social Welfare BK21 Project Division for Training Future Welfare Professionals for Regional Innovation (Director Yoon Myung‑sook) won Excellent Paper Awards at the recent Autumn Conference of the Korean Society for Health Behavior.

At the conference, Yu Min‑ji (Ph.D. candidate), Shin Ye‑rim (master's student), Jang Nam (Ph.D. candidate), and Lee Su‑bi (postdoctoral researcher) presented the research achievement titled "Determinants Influencing Change Patterns in Women's Drinking," in which they identified types of women's drinking and the factors influencing them. Their presentation received positive reviews.

In addition, Yoon Myung‑sook, Dean of the College of Social Science, together with No Yeop (master's student) and Park Hyung‑ju (master's student), presented the paper "The Moderating Effect of Social Support on the Relationship Between Depression and Drinking Behaviors in Middle‑Aged Adults," demonstrating excellence in contributing to alcohol reduction and the promotion of healthy behaviors.

Yoon Myung‑sook, Director of the project division, stated, "Jeonbuk National University (JBNU) Graduate School's innovative and systematic measures to support the enhancement of scholarly activities have been a driving force behind the project division's recent outstanding academic achievements, including publications in prestigious SSCI‑level international journals and awards at domestic conferences," and expressed gratitude for the support that enabled graduate students to strengthen their research capabilities.

Meanwhile, the Department of Social Welfare BK21 Project Division conducts various industry–university–research collaboration activities, including invited lectures by internationally renowned scholars, ongoing seminar series, and community engagement. The division focuses on regional and societal innovation and aims to train future social welfare professionals.