Seoul National University (SNU) and Jeonbuk National University signed a memorandum of understanding Monday to jointly operate the Joint Seoul National University in the World Program (SWP). According to an SNU official, the two schools held a ceremony at SNU’s Office of International Affairs and was attended by representatives from Jeonbuk National University. The agreement was signed in the names of both universities’ presidents. “The partnership marks SNU’s first Joint SWP initiative with a national flagship university and paves the way for both institutions to co-administer the Joint SWP in China program beginning in the 2025 winter semester,” an official said in a press release. “The agreement will establish the institutional foundation for sustained collaboration on future joint SWP offerings.” The Joint SWP in China program drew significant interest from students. SNU received 60 applications for 20 spots, achieving a 3:1 admission ratio, while Jeonbuk National University saw 102 applications for 20 places, reflecting a competitive 5:1 ratio. Under the jointly develop