New facility aims to strengthen hands-on training in advanced beauty tech
Gwangju University has built an advanced practical training environment that merges AI and digital technology with the K-beauty industry, as it moves to cultivate next-generation beauty professionals.
The university held an opening ceremony for its K-Beauty Lighti Lab on Tuesday afternoon on the first floor of the campus administration building. The event was attended by Song Suk-nam, chairperson of the Hosim school foundation, President Kim Dong-jin, senior university officials, Kim Jin-suk, the first grand master of Korean cosmetology recognized by the government, and Lee Jeong-rye, chairperson of the Gwangsan-gu chapter of the Korean Cosmetologists Association, along with other industry figures.
Funded through an anchor project grant, the K-Beauty Lighti Lab — whose name carries the meaning "to shine with beauty" — opened Tuesday. The space mirrors real-world beauty industry settings, enabling students to engage in hands-on experiences and practical training using AI and digital technology.
"The globally acclaimed K-beauty industry is evolving beyond cosmetic techniques into a future growth sector where AI and digital technology converge," President Kim said. "I hope this lab becomes a space where students can prepare for the future and nurture their dreams, while also serving as an opportunity for fresh innovation and collaboration with the local beauty industry."
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