The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, will lead the research task force set up by the Working Group on Planning and Construction (WG) of the University Town under the Committee on Development of the Northern Metropolis to visit Korea tomorrow (April 21). The delegation will conduct site visits to local higher education infrastructure and exchange views with university experts and scholars on their successful experiences and development strategies to efficiently advance the construction of the Northern Metropolis University Town.
 
     Members of the delegation led by Mr Chan include the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, the Director of the Northern Metropolis Co-ordination Office, Ms Linda So, and other representatives of the WG.
 
     The delegation will visit Sejong, Daejeon, Seoul, and Incheon to inspect local higher education campuses and university towns, and exchange views with officials and representatives from higher education institutions on the operation and development of the campuses, as well as their industry-education collaboration. The delegation will also visit local research institutes to exchange views on issues such as nurturing top-tier scientific research talent.
 
     Mr Chan will return to Hong Kong on April 24. During his absence, the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, will be the Acting Chief Secretary for Administration. Dr Choi has commenced her visit to Korea today (April 20) to promote the "Study in Hong Kong" brand and will return to Hong Kong on April 24. During her absence, the Under Secretary for Education, Dr Sze Chun-fai, will be the Acting Secretary for Education.

Ends/Monday, April 20, 2026
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