3 Things to Change in the Metaverse Era?

Starting September 7, novelist Kim Young-ha's special lecture begins, with a total of 3 sessions on September 21 and October 5... Registration opens on the Jongno Education Portal from the 17th... Free tuition

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Jongno-gu (District Mayor Jeong Munheon) will operate the lifelong education program "2022 Jongno Academy," where renowned figures from various social fields share their experiences and knowledge, in September and October.

Launched in 2019 under the slogan "Studying Jongno," the program was suspended due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic but has resumed this year. To satisfy residents' intellectual curiosity and provide opportunities for self-development, experts in literature, architecture, and digital fields will be invited to deliver in-person lectures.

The sessions will be held at 2 p.m. on September 7 and 21, and October 5, at the Open Hall of Korea National Open University (81 Ihwajang-gil).

The first lecture on September 7 features author Kim Young-ha, who wrote "The Plotters" and "Farewell," delivering a special literature lecture titled "Our Universe is Made of Books."

The second lecture on September 21 will be given by Lim Hyung-nam, CEO of Gaon Architecture, discussing "Humanities for the Home (What Does a Home Mean to Us?)."

The third lecture on October 5 will be led by Professor Choi Jae-bung of Sungkyunkwan University, under the theme "Landing on the New Digital Continent in 2022: Three Things to Change in the Metaverse Era."

The second and third lectures will be available not only offline but also via live broadcast on Jongno TV's YouTube channel. Applications can be made through the Jongno Education Portal starting August 17 for the first lecture, August 31 for the second, and September 14 for the third. Enrollment is limited to 200 participants on a first-come, first-served basis, and the courses are completely free of charge.

District Mayor Jeong Munheon stated, "We are committed to establishing a lifelong learning city foundation so that residents never miss the joy of learning anytime and anywhere. We will continue to prepare various lifelong education programs that enrich residents' lives."

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