Jeonbuk National University (JBNU), President Yang O-bong, concluded a basic agreement (MOU) with Jean Moulin University Lyon 3 (l’Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3) to strengthen cooperation between the two universities, and signed a detailed agreement (MOA) for student exchanges and exchanges between faculty and researchers.

At JBNU, Manuel Jobert, Vice-President of Jean Moulin University Lyon 3, and his delegation discussed concrete measures to begin annual student exchanges of around 10 students from 2025, dual degree programs, activation of academic exchanges between the universities, and promotion of joint research. 

They also agreed to hire an outstanding doctoral student from JBNU's Department of Korean Language & Literature as a full-time lecturer in the Korean Studies Department at Jean Moulin University Lyon 3, starting in September 2025.

On the same day, Professor Fernando Barrio, Director of Internationalization at Queen Mary University of London, visited JBNU to discuss an MOU, student exchanges, and operation of a Master's 1+1 dual degree program. 

Queen Mary University of London is the largest and most diverse constituent college of the University of London and is located in central London, where it offers a variety of internships.

President Yang O-bong said, "I am pleased that the MOU and student exchange agreement with Jean Moulin University Lyon 3 will further strengthen cooperation between our universities and promote development in academic and educational fields. Through cooperation with JBNU's Department of Korean Language & Literature, we expect JBNU to contribute to improving the quality of Korean language education in France and to increasing interest in learning Korean. We will also do our best to enhance international competitiveness through advancing an MOU with Queen Mary University of London."