A delegation from Seoul School of Integrated Sciences & Technologies (aSSIST University), led by President Yong-joo Choi, recently visited Beijing International Studies University (BISU).

Ji Jinbiao, deputy secretary of the CPC BISU Committee and president of the university, met with the delegation. Zheng Chengjun, a member of the Standing Committee of the CPC BISU Committee and vice-president of the university, attended the meeting.

Ji Jinbiao (2nd, R) meets with Yong-joo Choi (2nd, L).

Ji extended a warm welcome to Yong-joo Choi and his delegation and he outlined the general profile of BISU. He noted that BISU's Korean Language major is a nationally recognized first-class undergraduate program. As a key training base for Korean language professionals, BISU has maintained long-term friendly cooperation with over 20 universities in South Korea.

BISU places high importance on three development features: internationalization, industry-education integration and interdisciplinary expertise. The university is willing to deepen cooperation with aSSIST in Korean language and business disciplines, facilitate student exchanges and internships, and jointly cultivate interdisciplinary and international talents.

Yong-joo Choi thanked BISU for the warm reception, underscoring aSSIST's high regard for this partnership. This marks his first visit to a Chinese university since taking office. He highlighted aSSIST's competitiveness, influence and distinctive strenths, expressing intent to build mutual trust based on the existing cooperation agreement and jointly develop collaborative projects across diverse academic fields.

The attendees of the meeting pose for a group photo.

After the meeting, Yong-joo Choi and his delegation visited the BISU history museum.