Candidate Kang Dong-wan for Gwangju Superintendent of Education Considers Establishing a Foreign Language High School

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[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] Kang Dong-wan, a preliminary candidate for Gwangju Superintendent of Education, announced on the 18th that he would consider establishing a new Foreign Language High School.

At a policy press conference held in the briefing room of the Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education, Candidate Kang said, "The local community must move toward the world and the future."

Candidate Kang stated, "Problems arise because Foreign Language High Schools and Special Purpose High Schools do not adhere to their founding purposes," and added, "We can consider operating Foreign Language High Schools in connection with overseas partnerships."

Candidate Kang also mentioned that the establishment of Autonomous Private High Schools could be considered.

Regarding the university admission system, he said, "University admissions should be flexible, and graduation standards should be strict, operating an open selection system," and added, "Although it is a long-term issue, we should also consider free university education like in France."

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