Gangnam-gu Provides 100 Million Won Each to Establish 'Digital Studios' in 79 Elementary, Middle, and High Schools

Secured 29.2 Billion KRW for Education Expenses This Year, 6 Billion KRW Increase from Last Year... Record High Among Autonomous Districts "Leading Ontact Education Environment"

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangnam-gu (District Mayor Jeong Soon-gyun) will sequentially provide 100 million KRW per school starting in March to 79 elementary, middle, and high schools in the area to establish a dedicated 'digital studio' for online educational content production.

The district plans to support the purchase costs of digital devices such as interior furnishings, broadcasting cameras, and microphones, aiming to transform schools into advanced educational environments in line with the post-COVID-19 era, where online classes have become routine.

For this purpose, the related budget for this year has been increased by 6 billion KRW compared to last year's 23.2 billion KRW. With a record-high education budget of 29.2 billion KRW among Seoul's autonomous districts, the district plans to accelerate its flagship project of the 7th elected term, 'Creative Convergence Future Talent Development.'

New middle and high school students will also receive an admission support fund of 300,000 KRW per person, which can be used to purchase school uniforms or smart devices. This year, 9,830 students entering 48 schools will benefit.

Additionally, the district will invest budgets in free meals for elementary, middle, high, and special schools (11.1 billion KRW), establishment of makerspaces for creative convergence talent development (800 million KRW), and support for academic improvement and character education (3.3 billion KRW) to revitalize public education.

Im Ji-hwa, Director of Education Support, stated, "With a solid education budget befitting the reputation of 'Gangnam, the City of Elegance,' we will create an ontact education environment to lead future changes," adding, "We will continue to strive to redesign Gangnam education content centered on user demand and interactivity."

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