From healthy individual lives to a peaceful future for the Korean Peninsula — lectures on "sustainability" took center stage at Inha University's global education program.
Inha University said Sunday it held the April session of the Global Business Leader Academy (GBLA), a program jointly operated with China's Yantai University.
Song Jun-ho, a professor at Inha University Hospital, took the podium on the theme of "Health in the Age of 100." Song redefined the concept of health in a rapidly aging society. He explained that health should be viewed from the perspective of quality of life and sustainability, beyond the simple presence or absence of disease. He went on to stress the importance of lifestyle improvements and disease prevention.
Kim Yeon-chul, a professor at Inje University and former Minister of Unification, lectured on "Korea-China Cooperation and the Korean Peninsula Peace Economy." Kim explained the need for Korea-China cooperation amid a shifting international order. He emphasized that peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula represent a shared interest critical to both nations.
Kim also presented directions for cooperation amid the North Korean nuclear issue and changing dynamics in Northeast Asia, underscoring the importance of international collaboration for establishing peace.
Inha University President Cho Myung-woo said, "GBLA is a program that broadens participants' perspectives by addressing key issues across diverse fields, not just global business."
GBLA is a global education program involving Korean and Chinese business leaders and experts. It aims to deepen understanding of the international business environment and expand cooperation networks between the two countries.