A Study on the Development Direction of Maritime Education in Connection with the RISE Project : Focusing on Jeollanam -do

This study aims to examine the applicability of the RISE (Regional Innovation System Education) initiative a national policy designed to address the structural issues of metropolitan concentration and regional depopulation to the field of maritime education. Focusing on Jeollanam-do, a region with a strong maritime industrial base, this study analyzes the current implementation status of the RISE program and derives practical strategies that reflect the unique characteristics of maritime education and the demands of local industries. Specifically, three strategic approaches are proposed: strengthening practice-oriented education through university-industry cooperation, operating a maritime-focused joint university system and joint degree programs, establishing collaborative networks with specialized maritime institutions. These integrated models are expected to function as comprehensive development strategies that simultaneously foster maritime professionals, encourage local settlement of young talent, enhance the competitiveness of the maritime industry.