Operation of 75 Programs at Seongdong-gu Lifelong Learning Neighborhood Learning Centers

Kumho 4-ga-dong and Oksu-dong Added, Total 15 Neighborhood Learning Centers to Offer 75 Programs for Residents Until November... Secured 130 Million KRW Budget Early This Year, Resident Demand Survey and Integrated Reservation Site Ready... All Program Fees Free, Applications Open from April 26, Operated in Blended Online and Offline Format

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Seongdong-gu (Mayor Jung Won-oh) aims to operate 75 programs by November this year and will fully launch a total of 13 'Dongnae Baeumteo' programs starting in May.

'Dongnae Baeumteo' is a free educational service that utilizes idle spaces within the community, such as local resident centers, as lifelong learning spaces, supporting lifelong learning programs and learning community activities for local residents.

The district was selected for Seoul City's '2021 One Step Closer Dongnae Baeumteo Operation Support Project' this year, securing a budget of 130 million KRW, and established an integrated reservation site for convenient and efficient application by residents.

In addition, a lifelong learning demand survey was conducted for residents in February, reflecting the preference for program openings in the order of hobbies/leisure, vocational education, and humanities/culture.

Accordingly, starting with the 'Smartphone Utilization Program for Easier Daily Life' on May 10, 13 courses including photo therapy and black tea humanities will be conducted in a hybrid online and offline format via Naver Band or ZOOM.

Since 2019, Seongdong-gu Dongnae Baeumteo has secured over 200 million KRW in budget from Seoul City, operated 162 programs, and had 2,875 residents participate. Beginning with eight pilot resident autonomy association sites reflecting the characteristics of each neighborhood in 2019, five additional sites were designated last year, operating a total of 13 sites. This year, Geumho 4-ga-dong and Oksu-dong were newly designated as Dongnae Baeumteo, expanding to a total of 15 sites.

All Dongnae Baeumteo program tuition fees are free, and applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis from April 26 through Seongdong-gu's integrated reservation system.

Jung Won-oh, Mayor of Seongdong-gu, said, "Through the operation of Dongnae Baeumteo, we have established a lifelong learning network within close living areas and built an e-lifelong learning system this year. We will actively support lifelong learning so that neighbors can share together and the community can grow together."

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