Why Was Dongjak-gu Newly Designated as a Lifelong Learning City?

Received Excellent Evaluation for Systematic Establishment of Lifelong Education Network with Universities and Schools... 75 Million KRW Financial Incentive Support, Operation of 15 Regional Specialized Projects Including Noryangjin Lifelong Learning 1st Street

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Dongjak-gu (Mayor Lee Chang-woo) announced on the 2nd that it has been newly designated as a "Lifelong Learning City" after being selected for the "2021 Regional Lifelong Education Activation Support Project" hosted by the Ministry of Education.

The project is conducted annually by the Ministry of Education with the purpose of establishing a lifelong learning foundation to create an environment where residents can learn anytime and anywhere, and to spread a culture of lifelong learning through support for specialized projects.

This evaluation was conducted comprehensively based on the results of the first preliminary screening by Seoul City and the second final screening by the National Institute for Lifelong Education, using three evaluation indicators: the performance of foundation building for lifelong learning city creation, the appropriateness of project plans, and budget and performance management, targeting basic local governments nationwide.

▲ Universities and schools ▲ External cooperation institutions ▲ Regional networks ▲ Lifelong learning communities ▲ Systematic establishment of lifelong education-related private institutions and lifelong education networks, as well as customized project planning reflecting regional learning demands such as the Noryangjin area, received excellent evaluations.

First, to be designated as a lifelong learning city, the district established a mid- to long-term comprehensive plan for lifelong education, adopted a council resolution for the creation of a lifelong learning city, and conducted a survey on residents’ lifelong learning demands, laying the foundation for the lifelong learning city creation.

Also, as part of the response to COVID-19 last year, 164 non-face-to-face online programs were proactively operated at lifelong learning centers and neighborhood learning spaces, and a budget was secured to build an online lifelong learning platform, thereby enhancing residents’ access to lifelong learning.

This year, the district will utilize the financial incentive of 75 million KRW received to promote 15 regionally specialized projects under the vision of "Lifelong Education ONE Campus, Dongjak," aiming to realize four core tasks: ▲ Osaek Ogil Dongjak ▲ Dongjak Opening the Future ▲ Growing Dongjak ▲ Connecting Dongjak.

Major specialized projects include courses related to learning and rest for youth in the Noryangjin area, competency enhancement courses such as sales foreign languages for fish market merchants, merchant-linked programs to revitalize alleyway commercial districts and the local economy in the Sadang area, and multicultural-related courses to foster multicultural understanding in the Sindaebang area.

For more details, inquiries can be made to the Education Policy Division.

Jung Jong-rok, head of the Education Policy Division, said, “We will do our best to create a lifelong learning city where everyone can learn and grow without learning exclusion,” and added, “We will continue to expand the lifelong learning foundation by opening various specialized programs reflecting regional characteristics.”

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