Kim In-cheol, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education Nominee, "Will Achieve a Complete Transformation of the Education System"

"Special Attention and Support Systems Needed for University Social Development"

Kim In-cheol, the candidate for Deputy Prime Minister for Social Affairs and Minister of Education, is answering questions from the press at the 2nd Cabinet announcement held on the 13th at the transition committee briefing room in Tongui-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. Photo by Transition Committee Press Corps

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] On the 13th, Kim In-cheol, the nominee for Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, said in his nomination remarks, "I will achieve a comprehensive transformation of the education system so that students living in the era of the 4th Industrial Revolution can acquire future core competencies."

Kim emphasized, "Since the promotion and development of the university community is the key to enhancing national competitiveness and balanced regional development, special attention must be paid to establishing a support system."

Kim said, "I will devote all my passion to nurturing core talents who will lead a greater leap and development of future Korea through education, and to realizing a society where citizens can dream of a hopeful tomorrow."

Kim stated, "I will strive to establish a high-quality and systematic education system that is closely linked from early childhood education to elementary, middle and high school, university, and lifelong education, so that all citizens can receive customized education according to their life cycle and continuously develop their capabilities."

Kim said, "I will work to build a sustainable regional balanced development ecosystem centered on education, provide equal educational opportunities without discrimination so that no marginalized groups are left behind and everyone can have dreams and hopes, and realize the values of coexistence and mutual growth, fairness, and equality through education."

Kim added, "In response to increasingly complex social problems due to rapid social paradigm shifts, I will ensure that related ministries closely collaborate to protect the vulnerable, lead sharing, and create a warm and inclusive fair society."

Kim said, "While sincerely preparing for the National Assembly confirmation hearing, I will listen to voices from the field and do my best to concretize the vision and direction of education and society that the people truly want."

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