Dobong-gu, 2021 Autonomous Decentralization University Dobong Campus Student Recruitment

Lecture on "History and Future Challenges of Korean Local Autonomy" Held for the 30th Anniversary of Local Autonomy Restoration... Enrollment Open Until May 14 Without Residency Restrictions, 18 Lectures Over 6 Weeks from May 24 to July 2

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Dobong-gu (Mayor Lee Dong-jin) is opening the ‘2021 Autonomy and Decentralization University Dobong Campus,’ a special curriculum to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the revival of local autonomy, and is recruiting students.

The Autonomy and Decentralization University is an educational institution for autonomy and decentralization established through an agreement with the Association of Local Governments for Autonomy and Decentralization, chaired by Dobong-gu Mayor Lee Dong-jin. On April 15, Mayor Lee was also appointed as the president of the Autonomy and Decentralization University, jointly leading the association and the university.

Since 2017, the Autonomy and Decentralization University has opened campuses annually for member local governments nationwide, developing and operating educational programs to help residents understand local autonomy and strengthen autonomy capabilities. As of 2021, 37 campuses are operating nationwide.

Among them, the Dobong Campus of the Autonomy and Decentralization University has been operating for five years to raise awareness of the necessity of autonomy and decentralization among residents and public officials and to expand resident participation through decentralization. Since last year, to prevent COVID-19 and allow easier access for more students, it has been opened and operated as an online campus.

This curriculum, marking the 30th anniversary of the revival of local autonomy, will be conducted over six weeks from May 24 to July 2 with 18 lectures under the theme ‘The History of Korean Local Autonomy and Future Challenges.’ The content includes ▲History of local autonomy in the East and West ▲Changes in local autonomy systems and paradigms ▲Reconsidering local governments and resident autonomy ▲Significance and limitations of the full revision of the Local Autonomy Act to be fully implemented in 2022.

Residents wishing to enroll (no residency restrictions) can fill out the application form on the Dobong-gu website by May 14 and apply via email, visit, or fax. After the course begins on May 24, students can access the lectures by clicking the link individually sent via mobile by the Autonomy and Decentralization University. Detailed information regarding course registration is available on the Dobong-gu website.

Lee Dong-jin, Dobong-gu Mayor and inaugural president of the Autonomy and Decentralization University as of April 15, said, “Following the passage of the full revision of the Local Autonomy Act last year after 32 years, this year marks the 30th anniversary of the implementation of local autonomy, making its significance even greater. As the special curriculum’s title suggests, it is now ‘Again, Autonomy and Decentralization.’ Based on the capabilities accumulated through autonomy and decentralization education, expos, and research, the association and the university will lead the expansion of awareness and the realization of a practical Autonomy and Decentralization 2.0 era.”

Dobong-gu Planning and Budget Department, Autonomy and Decentralization T/F Team

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