Jeonbuk National University (JBNU) announced that, as part of the 'JUIC Triangle' project—a core initiative of the Glocal University 30 Project—it will begin full-scale operation of the third-year extracurricular program for the 'Veterinary Pharmaceutical Production Valley Development Project.'

The program, which began on May 8 and runs through November 24, is composed of seven courses. Aiming to strengthen practice-oriented competencies required in the pet, bio, and veterinary pharmaceutical industries, faculty from JBNU and collaborative research institutes participate directly to enhance the program's expertise and field relevance.

Through this extracurricular program, JBNU plans to cultivate industry-linked, field-customized specialists in cooperation with local companies and research institutes, and to establish a sustainable talent ecosystem to strengthen the competitiveness of the veterinary pharmaceutical production valley.

Professor Chul Park (College of Veterinary Medicine) said, "This extracurricular program is a practical form of collaboration for the university to establish itself as a growth pillar of the regional industry. We will actively support students so they can engage with the latest technologies and industry trends and develop into professionals equipped with on-site practical skills."

Lee Jeong-hwan, Director of the Regional Innovation Center, said, "In the veterinary pharmaceutical industry sector that Jeollabuk-do Special Self-Governing Province is prioritizing, this program makes it possible to train practice-oriented professionals. Through continuous operation of extracurricular programs, we will contribute to regional industrial development."

Meanwhile, JBNU is, based on the Glocal University 30 Project, fostering pet, bio, and veterinary pharmaceutical industry clusters in the Iksan and Jeongeup areas, and is pursuing regional economic revitalization and securing future growth drivers through industry–university collaboration.