Kim Dae-jung, Governor-elect of Jeonnam Education Office, Holds Informal Meeting with Reporters

Kim Dae-jung, the elected Superintendent of Education for Jeonnam, held a tea meeting with attending reporters at the Jeonnam Office of Education to explain key issues.

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jun-kyung] Kim Dae-jung, the elected Superintendent of Education for Jeonnam, named the basic education income as Jeonnam's top policy and stated that it will be implemented during his term, while personnel matters will be decided after careful consideration.

On the 20th at around 1:30 PM, Kim Dae-jung held a casual meeting with reporters in the press room of the Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education and said, "Providing a basic education income of 200,000 KRW per month per student is feasible within the education office budget if efforts are made, starting with elementary students in the 16 disappearing areas of the province." He added, "There was debate over free school meals, but it was achieved. I will also make basic education income Jeonnam's top policy and implement it during my term."

He continued, "Personnel appointments will be conducted fairly with an inclusive mindset," and added, "Regular personnel appointments for general staff will be conducted first for those at grade 6 and below, and appointments for section chiefs and above will be made after taking office, ensuring that appointments meet expectations."

Furthermore, he emphasized, "I will strive for communication and personally visit the field to resolve conflicts with members," and said, "I will inherit necessary aspects of past education policies and improve those that require innovation."

Regarding the rural and fishing village study abroad program, he stated, "We actively welcome rural and fishing village study abroad," but pointed out, "However, it is necessary to review its sustainability and substance."

He added, "In particular, the living environment of students who have come to study abroad needs improvement, and the education quality must be high, not just short-term experiential activities," and concluded, "For high-quality future education, local governments and the education office will work together."

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