'KBO's first civic club meets local representative universities' MOU for industry-academia cooperation with Ulsan Wales and Ulsan University's Sports Science Department

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Ulsan Wales Baseball Team and Ulsan National University's Sports Science Department signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at noon on the 27th and began cooperation to cultivate field-oriented practical sports talents.

Regarding the agreement, Ulsan Wales explained, "The agreement was signed to jointly promote ▲ expansion of on-the-job training for students by actively utilizing the human and material resources owned by the two institutions ▲ exchange of professional manpower ▲ operation of programs linked to the sports industry ▲ revitalization of local sports culture."

He added, "We expect that Ulsan University's sports science students will have the opportunity to experience various field experiences such as club management, marketing, and game management by securing young ideas and talents through cooperation with local universities."

Ulsan Wales said, "The cooperation between the two institutions is expected to serve as an opportunity to strengthen field-oriented education and practical industrial links at the same time," adding, "In particular, Ulsan Wales, which is drawing attention as the 'KBO's first civic club', is presenting a new model for regional-based sports clubs. Through cooperation with Ulsan University, it is expected to maximize synergy in the two pillars of talent training and practical-oriented education.

Students from Ulsan National University's sports science department will begin their supporters' activities at the "Monday Night Baseball" game, the home game of Ulsan Wales, on the 30th. They directly participate in supporting the operation of the game and creating a cheering culture.

Kim Dong-jin, head of Ulsan Wales, said, "This agreement is an important step toward becoming a club that grows with the region beyond just industry-academic cooperation," adding, "We expect that the experience of students directly bumping into each other on the field will soon lead to the competitiveness of the club." We will continue to do our best to discover practical talents and contribute to the development of local sports through various cooperation," he said.

Kim Jong-ho, head of Ulsan National University's sports science department, said, "The meeting between Ulsan Wales, which will lead the new wind of Korean professional baseball with the innovative model of 'KBO's first civic team', and Ulsan National University, which represents the region, is a meaningful starting point for a new paradigm in the sports industry and education."

Meanwhile, Ulsan National University's Sports Science Department operates various field-oriented education programs with the aim of cultivating sports professionals with both theory and practice. Ulsan Wales is taking the lead in revitalizing local sports culture through club management with citizens.

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