Representative Kim Dae-jung Declares Candidacy for Jeonnam Superintendent of Education

Kim Dae-jung, Representative, Declares Commitment to Nurturing Jeonnam Talent through Digital Future Education

Kim Dae-jung, CEO of the Jeonnam Education Autonomy Platform, held a press conference on the 8th and announced his candidacy for the Jeonnam Superintendent of Education election next year. Photo by Jeonnam Education Autonomy Platform

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jun-kyung] Kim Dae-jung, CEO of the Jeonnam Education Autonomy Platform, has declared his candidacy for the next year's Jeonnam Superintendent of Education election.

On the 8th, CEO Kim held a press conference at his election preparation office and, through a candidacy declaration titled "We Will Put the Future in Our Children's Hands," stated, "In the era of decentralization in the Digital 2.0 society, individuals become the protagonists. We must stop innovations that remain mere forms and slogans and lead substantial future revolutions," adding, "I will nurture talent in Jeonnam through digital future education," thus throwing down the gauntlet.

CEO Kim diagnosed, "The education field I have directly seen and felt is filled more with worries than expectations," and "Character education necessary for the new era has lost its direction, and classroom instruction is on the verge of collapse."

He continued, "We will realize Jeonnam-style educational autonomy where the public, private sector, industry, and academia cooperate to take responsibility for children's career paths and create customized talent development programs," pledging his commitment.

He also pointed out, "Currently, about a thousand students drop out of school in Jeonnam every year. It's as if an urban school disappears every year," and emphasized, "We must stop innovations that remain slogans and lead substantial future revolutions."

Kim Dae-jung has been recognized as an expert with exceptional insight in local autonomy, balanced development, and educational autonomy, having worked across education, politics, administration, and civil society for over 30 years.

After concluding the candidacy press conference, CEO Kim plans to visit Mokpo Bukgyo Elementary School, alma mater of former President Kim Dae-jung, in the afternoon and share his reflections through his SNS.

While serving as a teacher at Mokpo Jeongmyeong Girls' High School, Kim Dae-jung was dismissed due to his activities with the Korean Teachers and Education Workers Union (KTU). He later entered local autonomy, serving three terms as a city council member and as the youngest chairman of Mokpo City Council.

Additionally, he ran as a candidate for the Uri Party in the 17th National Assembly election and served as the secretary-general of the Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education during the first and second terms of the resident-elected superintendent system.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.