Dunamu Co., Ltd. (CEO Oh Kyung-seok), which operates the digital asset exchange Upbit, announced on the 30th that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Technology Management at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) for joint research and talent development in the fields of digital finance and assets.
The signing ceremony was held on the 29th at the KAIST Alumni Startup Center in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, and was attended by officials from both sides, including Yoon Seon-ju, Chief Brand Impact Officer (CBIO) of Dunamu, Han Seung-heon, Dean of the KAIST Department of Technology Management, Jo Hang-jeong, Dean of the Graduate School of Technology Management, and Professor Noh Su-hong.
This agreement focuses on comprehensive cooperation to foster a digital finance and asset management ecosystem. The two organizations plan to promote healthy growth in the domestic digital finance industry and pursue research and education collaboration to strengthen the sector's global competitiveness.
Dunamu will engage in research and education activities based on its field experience and technology in the blockchain and fintech industries, while KAIST will operate joint research and talent development programs based on its academic capabilities and infrastructure.
Following the signing of the agreement, Dunamu held a lecture on its digital asset education program, "UP Class," for university students and faculty. UP Class, part of Dunamu's ESG program, is a customized educational content developed to promote generational understanding of digital assets. The lecture will tour major universities, including Kangwon National University, Pukyong National University, Chosun University, and POSTECH, and conclude on the 30th at the Kunsthalle Gangnam in Seoul.
“This agreement serves as a foundation for sustainable growth in the domestic digital finance and asset industries,” said Yoon Seon-ju, CBIO of Dunamu. “Through cooperation between the two organizations, we will create tangible synergy and contribute to Korea’s competitiveness in the global digital asset market.”
KAIST Dean Seung-Heon Han said, “This industry-academia collaboration marks an important starting point for expanding the connection between the digital asset industry and academia. We will do our best to foster talent that harmoniously combines theory and practice to lead the future financial industry.”
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