‘Opening the Future Together in Busan Education’ … Busan Metropolitan Office of Education Awards Busan Education Prize

Kim Seok-jun, Superintendent of Busan Metropolitan Office of Education, is delivering a greeting at the '34th Busan Education Awards Ceremony.'

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, trainee reporter Hwang Du-yeol] On the 14th, the Busan Metropolitan Office of Education held the ‘34th Busan Education Awards Ceremony’ at the International Conference Room of the annex building of the Office of Education.

The Busan Education Awards were established to discover and honor those who contributed to the development of education in Busan, to establish a respected teacher award, and to foster a culture of respect for educators.

Superintendent Kim Seok-jun presented awards to Moon Won-ja, former principal of Busanjin Kindergarten, in the early childhood and special education category; Baek Seon-geun, former principal of Yongsu Elementary School, in the elementary education category; Kim Dae-sung, former principal of Chungnyeol High School, in the secondary education category; and Park Dong-hoon, chairman, in the lifelong education administration category.

Former principal Moon Won-ja has solidified the kindergarten curriculum and conducted character education linked with families for 32 years.

She was recognized for her contributions to establishing and operating the Early Childhood Education Promotion Institute, laying the foundation for public early childhood education in Busan, and advancing early childhood education.

Former principal Baek Seon-geun has promoted elementary science education, character education, and gifted education for 42 years.

Baek was selected for the award for his contributions to the development of elementary education by nurturing junior teachers as a teaching consultant and instructor at the Busan Education Training Institute.

Former principal Kim Dae-sung laid the foundation for educational informatization in Busan. He designed the university admission support center and the Busan career and admission system, and formed Busan’s first school social cooperative.

Kim was recognized for his decisive role in introducing the Da-happiness district, contributing to the development of secondary education in Busan.

Chairman Park Dong-hoon contributed as an educator for 39 years and 6 months in after-school education, educational welfare, lifelong education, and strengthening staff training.

Even after retirement, Park was selected for the award for his dedication to lifelong education by organizing lifelong education projects and teacher pride contests for parents, teachers, and students through the Busan Regional Social Education Council.

Superintendent Kim Seok-jun said, “The Office of Education will emulate the awardees’ love, passion, and dedication to education and strive to realize ‘Busan Education Opening the Future Together.’”

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