Commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of Korea-Switzerland Diplomatic Relations: Hosting of the Town Hall Meeting with the Invitation of the Swiss Ambassador to Korea, "Kwangwoon, In Love with Switzerland"

Kwangwoon Academy and Kwangwoon University held a town hall meeting on the 8th of last month at the Kwangwoon University New Light Hall, inviting the Swiss Ambassador to Korea to commemorate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Switzerland. The event was attended by the Chairman of Kwangwoon Academy, the President of Kwangwoon University, as well as officials and students from Kwangwoon University, Kwangwoon Artificial Intelligence High School, Namdaemun Middle School, Kwangwoon Middle School, Kwangwoon Elementary School, and others.

During the event, Ambassador Dagmar Schmidt Tartagli discussed the significance and importance of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Switzerland, emphasizing Switzerland's policies in supporting technological innovation, tourism, and environmental protection. There were also discussions and dialogues on the interests of students from various schools under Kwangwoon Academy.

Chairman Jo Seon-young of Kwangwoon Academy stated, "Through the Swiss case, we gained insights into setting the direction for future higher education. It was an opportunity to rethink the social contributions of academia and technological innovation."

President Kim Jong-heon of Kwangwoon University expressed gratitude for the meaningful year with Switzerland, stating, "We appreciate the participation of the Swiss Ambassador in the Kwangwoon University town hall meeting. We hope that through strengthening the cooperative relationship between the two countries, we can expand research and student exchanges between universities."

Meanwhile, in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, Kwangwoon University plans to create opportunities for the activation of international exchange programs with Swiss universities and establish a mutually cooperative framework.