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Islands of Korea, Islands of the World KIDI Business

Vol.01

Training Tomorrow’s Island Experts

KIDI, a national research institute, is dedicated to training expert leaders in the field
of Korean islands. Let’s explore the curriculum of the KIDI Academy, which delivered
nine courses in 2022, producing a total of 138 trainees.

The KIDI Academy was launched by KIDI in March 2022 with the goal of uncovering
the human and ecological resources found on islands, including their history,
culture, and environment. It focuses on nurturing island expert leaders capable of
addressing island-related issues. The program aims to assess current island policies,
create opportunities for open discussions about future directions, and find ways to
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