[Interview] Yuseonghun, Geumcheon-gu Mayor: "Developing Geumcheon as a Prestigious City for Future Education with the Opening of Geumcheon Science Cube"

Building a Platform to Nurture Creative Talent Needed for Future Society... Geumcheon Science Cube Opening in November, 1 Basement to 4 Above-Ground Floors... Geumcheon-Style Career and Academic Support Center, Lifelong Learning Center Scheduled for 2023

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] “In an era where we must adapt to change and lead it, I am confident that Geumcheon will become the central city for future education.”

Yoo Sung-hoon, Mayor of Geumcheon District, stated in an interview with this publication, “With the opening of Geumcheon Science Cube, which can utilize the specialized infrastructure of G-Valley, we will make this year the inaugural year of Geumcheon’s future education and do our best to develop Geumcheon into a prestigious city for future education.”

Amid the digital transformation brought by the Fourth Industrial Revolution and COVID-19, significant changes in industry landscapes and jobs are expected, raising concerns about various social issues caused by information gaps.

Mayor Yoo emphasized, “At this time, the role of local governments is crucial in devising various policies and projects to promote regional development and help residents adapt well to these changes.”

Accordingly, Geumcheon District is creating a path for ‘Geumcheon-style future education’ that moves beyond simple learning to cultivate creative learning abilities and realize education where learning and life coincide, in step with the rapid flow of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and changes in administrative environments.

Geumcheon hosts G-Valley, where companies possessing core future science and technology are concentrated, and has secured various educational infrastructures such as Geumcheon Youth Startup Hub, Geumcheon Orang, Cheongchun Building, Doksan Youth Culture House, and Geumcheon Career and Academic Support Center.

Leveraging these advantages, Geumcheon Science Cube is being established as the spatial center of Geumcheon’s future education and a key player in science culture projects, scheduled to open in November.

Geumcheon Science Cube will build spaces including an immersive media education room (Smart Space) implementing mixed reality, a 3D education room, laser cutting room, mini studio, and media lab. It will collaborate with four institutions?Seoul National University of Education, Seoul National University Lifelong Education Center, Dongyang Mirae University, and Luxrobo?to diversify science education channels in preparation for the Fourth Industrial Revolution and operate programs such as science lectures, performances, exhibitions, and experiences for all age groups.

Furthermore, to create an environment where any Geumcheon resident can encounter and enjoy science and technology in daily life, and to raise awareness and broaden the base of science importance, the district will hold the 3rd Geumcheon Science Festival in November following the first science festival during the 7th local government term.

The Geumcheon Science Festival is expected to become a distinctive science culture festival unique to the district, involving excellent educational infrastructure, local schools, science clubs, and numerous companies in G-Valley possessing core future science technologies.

Additionally, the district plans to build the Geumcheon Lifelong Learning Center, which can encompass all age groups from children to adults, and the Geumcheon-style Career and Academic Support Center focused on systematic public education-centered career and academic support in 2023.

Mayor Yoo Sung-hoon expressed, “The Geumcheon Science Cube, Lifelong Learning Center, and Career and Academic Support Center, promoted during the 7th local government term, are stepping stones for children’s academic advancement and career paths, as well as the first step toward a better society.” He added, “In this era of rapid change driven by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, these will be the foundation of Geumcheon-style future education.”

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