Ministry of Education Selects Lifelong Learning Cities and Specialized Support Cities

Six New Lifelong Learning Cities Selected... Total 181

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] The Ministry of Education and the National Institute for Lifelong Education have selected 21 regions, including lifelong learning cities and specialized support cities, to provide operational expenses support.

On the 31st, the Ministry of Education announced the results of the '2021 Regional Lifelong Education Activation Support Project' screening, selecting and supporting 6 lifelong learning cities and 15 specialized lifelong learning cities.

Lifelong learning cities were introduced in 2001 to expand lifelong learning opportunities for citizens and establish a lifelong education foundation at the regional level, contributing to the spread of lifelong learning culture led by local governments.

The six lifelong learning cities selected this year are Yanggu-gun, Gangwon; Sangju-si, Gyeongbuk; Yeongcheon-si, Gyeongbuk; Dongjak-gu, Seoul; Goesan-gun, Chungbuk; and Yeongdong-gun, Chungbuk. A total of 181 basic local governments have been designated as lifelong learning cities.

In the existing specialized lifelong learning city support category, a total of 15 locations were selected to support the operation of lifelong learning projects considering regional conditions and resident demand.

This year, for the first time, a type linking basic local governments designated as lifelong learning cities with metropolitan lifelong education promotion institutes was introduced, selecting four metropolitan local governments: Gangwon, Gyeongnam, Busan, and Chungnam.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education Yoo Eun-hye stated, "The importance of lifelong learning is increasing to respond to the increase in individual life expectancy and changes in technology and environment," adding, "The Ministry of Education will actively cooperate with local governments and other regional entities to provide customized lifelong education reflecting the characteristics and demands of local residents."

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