'Baja Student Korea 2026' Collegiate Automotive Competition to be Held in Gunsan
The 'Baja Student Korea 2026' competition, where university students compete with cars they have built themselves, will be held in Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do. For this event, 33 teams from 25 universities across the country are scheduled to participate and engage in fierce competition.
This event serves as an important venue for university students, who will lead the future automotive industry, to test the performance of the cars they have designed and manufactured. Based on the engineering knowledge and technical skills they have honed, the participating students will showcase off-road vehicles capable of traversing rugged terrain.
The competition does not merely measure speed; it comprehensively evaluates the vehicles' safety, durability, and design creativity. Through this, students gain practical experience and the opportunity to develop the competencies required in the automotive industry.
This competition is expected to play a significant role in strengthening cooperation between the local community and universities, as well as fostering talent in the field of future mobility. The city of Gunsan plans to continue providing active support to ensure the success of the event.