Jeonbuk National University (JBNU) Plant Quarantine Graduate School is recruiting new students for the second semester of the 2026 academic year to train professionals who will lead pest and disease management and quarantine in agricultural fields.

The JBNU Plant Quarantine Graduate School is a specialized graduate school operated with the aim of training specialists in pest and disease diagnosis, identification, and control who can respond to rapidly changing agricultural environments and threats to food security. It is run by a consortium including JBNU, Kyungpook National University, and Chonnam National University, and cultivates talent with both practical field capabilities and research expertise.

Established in 2021, the Plant Quarantine Graduate School strengthens practical expertise through field-centered and interdisciplinary curricula covering crop pest surveillance and diagnosis, quarantine, and smart control technologies. It also provides retraining for employees of related industries and other industry personnel.

This recruitment targets five candidates for the master’s degree program. The application period is June 8–19, 2026. After an oral examination, final successful applicants will be announced on July 10, 2026. Detailed information on eligibility, required documents, and the selection schedule can be found in the announcements on the JBNU Plant Quarantine Graduate School website.

Choi Nak-jin, Director of the Plant Quarantine Graduate School (Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences), said, "The importance of plant pest management and quarantine is growing amid climate change and increasing international trade," and added, "We look forward to strong interest and applications from individuals with professional capabilities that bridge field practice and research."