Dongdaemun-gu Selected as Lifelong Learning City Certified by the Ministry of Education

Honor of Certification as Lifelong Learning City through Regional Lifelong Education Activation Support Project Competition

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Dongdaemun-gu (Mayor Yoo Deok-yeol) announced on the 10th that it has been selected as a lifelong learning city in the Ministry of Education's '2020 Regional Lifelong Education Activation Support Project' contest.

So far, Dongdaemun-gu has made continuous efforts to establish a resident-centered lifelong learning foundation, including enacting ordinances, establishing mid- to long-term comprehensive plans, conducting resident demand surveys, forming lifelong education councils, and setting up dedicated departments. As a result, it has achieved the fruit of being selected as a lifelong learning city this year.

This year, the district operated over 70 programs in 9 areas such as Lifelong Learning Life Cycle, Customized Lifelong Learning, and D.Learning Mall, strengthening the lifelong learning network and laying the foundation as a lifelong learning city.

Furthermore, to commemorate the selection as a lifelong learning city, Dongdaemun-gu held a meeting with district executives to pledge to work closely with various institutions and related departments to create an environment where smooth lifelong education can be conducted.

Yoo Deok-yeol, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, stated, "The selection as a lifelong learning city is even more meaningful as it is an achievement accomplished together by the residents and all of us," adding, "We will do our best to create a lifelong learning city where we learn together, share together, and enjoy it with the residents."

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