Introduction

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LocationAgriculture Building 1 #308
Phone031-670-5100
Emailleeseoy@hknu.ac.kr
Fax031-670-5109

Educational objectives

Foster creative talents with academic expertise and applied skills through systematic education of Horticultural Biotechnology
Foster convergent global talents who contribute to the prosperity of humanity by utilizing professional knowledge
Cultivate talents with consideration and communication that will lead the horticultural biotechnology field with a sound mind

Major introduction

The Department of Horticultural Biotechnology is fostering convergent professional talents applicable to various scientific fields through research and experiment based on the theory of life phenomenon.

The Horticultural Biotechnology program performs research on cultivation and production, processing, and utilization of horticultural products, and on the application and use of biotechnology to grow high value-added horticultural crops. It is fostering creative talents who can contribute to society through systematic education.

Career paths after graduation

International institution

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), International Agricultural Development Fund (IFAD), International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), International Eco-Friendly Organic Farming Center, UN affiliated agricultural organizations

Public servant

Ministry of Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, each province and city hall, Rural Development Administration, National Institute of Horticultural & Herbal Science, National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Institute of Crop Science, Korea Forest Service, seed management office, plant quarantine office, agricultural technology institute in each province, research or leadership position at agricultural technology center

Government and funded organization

Agricultural Products Distribution Corporation, Korea Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Information Center, Nonghyup, Rural Corporation, provincial government agencies related to agriculture and fishery

Government-funded research institute

Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Korea Food Research Institute, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Agricultural Science Research Institute affiliated with the university

Company

Seed-related company, plant tissue culture company, pesticide related company, indoor / outdoor landscaping company, golf course, horticulture related trading company, domestic and foreign gardening and botanical gardens, agricultural materials company

Education field

University professor, elementary and secondary teacher, flower design instructor, horticultural instructor, horticultural therapist, horticultural consulting

Self-employment

Vegetable facility cultivation, plant factory, orchard, various flower farm management, tourism farm, flower shop, horticultural distribution business