Won Hee-ryong's 'National Chance' Education Pledge: "20 Million Won for Tuition, Vocational Training, and Startups"

Education expenses up to 20 million KRW over 10 years for youth aged 18 and over
National responsibility for basic academic skills
"Introduce AI home tutors to reduce private education costs"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Won Hee-ryong, a presidential candidate from the People Power Party and former governor of Jeju Province, announced a pledge to provide young people with a Youth Education Card worth up to 20 million won.

On the 9th, former Governor Won held a press conference at the National Assembly Communication Office and stated, "We will provide every young person turning 18 with a card worth 20 million won per person, usable over 10 years." He explained, "The Youth Education Card can be used for university tuition if they want higher education, for vocational training costs if they want job preparation education, and as preparation funds if they want to start a business or create a new job." He added, "Unlike simply distributing cash, this is an 'education investment' to prepare for the future," and emphasized, "Whether entering university or preparing for employment, we guarantee a fair opportunity for all young people to choose their own future."

Additionally, former Governor Won presented a vision to have the state take responsibility for diagnosing and prescribing basic academic skills for students and to build a world-class artificial intelligence (AI) education powerhouse. He said, "As already implemented in Jeju Province, we will gradually introduce AI home tutors," adding, "This will enable level-based education for each student and significantly reduce parents' private education expenses." His campaign team highlighted the pledge's significance, stating, "Regardless of region or school, the state will guarantee quality education so that all students can realize their dreams by supporting a 'National Chance.'"

Meanwhile, in a radio interview on the same day, former Governor Won said, "The new president must solve various social issues Korea faces, such as polarization and COVID-19," and stressed, "Now, the evaluation should shift from who fought fiercely against the Moon Jae-in administration to who can manage the country better and create the future beyond the Moon Jae-in government."

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