Duksung Women's University, led by President Min Jae-hong, has been selected by the Ministry of Education and the National Research Foundation as a participant in the second phase of the Humanities-Social Sciences Convergence Talent Training Project (HUSS). This designation will enable the university's Climate Environment and Culture major to receive continuous support through the academic years from 2026 to 2028. The aim of this initiative is to break down barriers between different majors and universities, establishing a convergence education system focused on the humanities and social sciences to cultivate talent capable of leading future responses to climate change.

The environmental consortium involving Duksung Women's University includes Kookmin University as the lead institution, with participation from Ulsan University, Inha University, and Chosun University. Together, these institutions will collaboratively develop and operate convergence education curricula while enhancing cooperative foundations. Kim Jong-gil, the head of the Climate Environment Crisis Response Project and professor of sociology, expressed a commitment to further developing inter-university cooperation models through the HUSS Phase 2 project, aiming to create tangible outcomes that encompass education, research, and community connections.

Furthermore, Kim emphasized the importance of fostering students to develop an integrated understanding of climate issues and practical application skills in real-world settings. This initiative reflects a proactive approach by educational institutions in South Korea to address pressing environmental challenges through innovative educational programs, thus helping to equip the next generation with the necessary tools to tackle these global issues effectively.