KKU Partners with Vaxion Korea to Elevate Digital Innovation and Foster Student Entrepreneurs
June 23, 2026, Asst. Prof. Suntaree Buchitchon, Ph.D. Dean of the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies Khon Kaen University along with the executive team, attended a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony with VAXION KOREA Co., Ltd. and VAXION (Thailand) Co., Ltd. The event took place at the Sarasin Meeting Room, Sirikunakorn Building, Khon Kaen University.
The agreement was honorably signed by Assoc. Prof. Pensri Jaroenwanit, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Affairs and Innovation at KKU, and Mr. Haejin Pyun, Director of VAXION KOREA Co., Ltd. and Chief Executive Officer of VAXION (Thailand) Co., Ltd., with Asst. Prof. Suntaree Buchitchon, Ph.D serving as a witness to the ceremony.
Mr. Haejin Pyun, CEO of VAXION (Thailand) Co., Ltd., shared the vision for this collaboration, stating that the company aims to create a sustainable mutual growth model by integrating technology, innovation, and human capital development. Partnering with Khon Kaen University is considered a crucial first step in nurturing Thailand's future workforce to be ready for the global stage.
In this regard, the company is committed to supporting the university in five main areas:
Providing scholarships to expand opportunities and promote career advancement for students.
Offering practical training to shape a new generation of personnel with technological expertise and entrepreneurial skills.
Developing the "KKU Market" platform into a practical learning space for hands-on online marketing.
Promoting research and commercial innovation to bridge university innovations with the industrial sector, leading to national and international investments.
Strengthening international collaboration through academic activities and proactive public relations.
Meanwhile, Assoc. Prof. Pensri Jaroenwanit, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Affairs and Innovation, stated that this collaboration aligns perfectly with the university's Education Transformation strategy. It reinforces the goal of producing high-quality graduates equipped with future skills and an entrepreneurial spirit. It also drives KKU toward becoming a "High Performing University" capable of concretely commercializing intellectual properties and innovations to sustainably boost the country's economy.
Additionally, Asst. Prof. Suntaree Buchitchon, Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, elaborated on the operational approach. She stated that partnering with the international industrial sector prepares the workforce to effectively handle the rapid changes of the digital era. A key highlight is upgrading the "KKU Market Platform" into a high-efficiency e-commerce system. This will provide students with a real-world testing ground for learning online marketing through hands-on experience, thereby elevating Khon Kaen University's image and international standing to the next level.
BY : AI Gemini