Jeonju Cultural Foundation (Representative Director Choi Rak-gi) and the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) Jeonbuk Composite Material Technology Research Institute (Director Oh Sang-rok, Jeonbuk Branch Director Choi Won-guk) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the activation of the cultural arts industry using carbon materials and artificial intelligence (AI) at the Palbok Arts Factory meeting room on the 24th.

This agreement is significant as it is linked to the government's national tasks of promoting 'the nurturing of future new industries based on advanced science and technology' and 'innovation in regional-based culture, tourism, and content industries,' contributing to regional balanced development and enhancing national competitiveness through the convergence of science and technology with cultural arts.

Under the agreement, the two institutions agreed to collaborate on scientific and technological cooperation and consultation for the production of art pieces using carbon materials and AI, jointly organize seminars and forums related to new technologies, cooperate on technology support for carbon material artists, jointly pursue national research and development projects related to cultural technology, and operate programs to enhance exchanges and cooperation in other cultural technology fields.

Choi Rak-gi, the representative director of the Jeonju Cultural Foundation, stated, "This agreement has provided a foundation for local artists to attempt creative work utilizing science and technology," adding, "In line with the national tasks, this will be an opportunity for Jeonju to leap as a leading city where culture and technology are integrated."