Sudokwon Landfill Site Management Corp to train waste-to-energy experts

Sudokwon Landfill Site Management Corporation has announced its participation as a dedicated agency for the 2026 specialized graduate school recruitment project in the field of waste-to-energy. This initiative, overseen by the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, aims to cultivate ‘green convergence technology talent’ to meet the demands of the green industry and support innovative growth.

Under this program, two universities will be selected for the waste-to-energy sector, with each receiving 300 million KRW in annual support. The corporation will manage field-oriented education, including curriculum operation, industry-academic cooperation projects, and internships. The training will focus on integrating new technologies such as AI and big data into waste-to-energy processes.

The curriculum is structured into basic, advanced, and practical stages. Key subjects include waste resource recycling, energy conversion, digital process management, pyrolysis, gasification, and AI-based process optimization. The program aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the entire waste lifecycle, from collection and sorting to greenhouse gas reduction and resource circulation policies.