Korean Island Promotion Agency Expands Operation of 'Island Policy Education Academy'

Start on the 26th at Tongyeong Yokjido... Local Campus Opens Wide

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] The ‘HanSeomWon Academy,’ aimed at spreading the value of domestic islands, will expand its operations starting with the Tongyeong campus.

According to the Korea Island Promotion Agency (Director Oh Dongho) on the 19th, the ‘6th HanSeomWon Academy’ will be held from the 26th to the 28th at the Tongyeong Restart Platform and the area around Yokjido Island.

This is the first time the academy is held outside the main campus at Samhakdo, Mokpo.

The Korea Island Promotion Agency, a national research institute under the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, plans to operate regional campuses from the second half of this year without limiting to specific areas, thereby strengthening island-specialized education open to everyone.

The second half academy sessions will be held six times in total, including the main campus in Mokpo, the Tongyeong campus, institutions needing island awareness improvement, and customized education linked with island field forums.

Previously, the Korea Island Promotion Agency held the 1st academy in March, followed by the 2nd in April, the 3rd and 4th in May, and the 5th in August, with a total of 46 participants. The average satisfaction score from trainees was a high 9.1 points.

The ‘HanSeomWon Academy’ is an educational project for island area promotion under Article 15 of the Island Development Promotion Act, providing mutually developmental and sustainable island policy education for island residents, stakeholders, and young activists.

It is especially meaningful as a training program for cultivating Korean island expert leaders to spread the value of domestic islands.

Additionally, the Korea Island Promotion Agency recently established the ‘Korea Island Promotion Agency Development, Grand Design,’ identifying a global island specialized academy as a core strategy.

Accordingly, a master plan will be developed to become a global island specialized academy. The plan includes expanding and establishing domestic island hub regional campuses and nurturing island policy and field leaders through the construction of a smart e-learning center.

Oh Dongho, Director of the Korea Island Promotion Agency, said, “With the operation of regional campuses, we expect improved educational accessibility and expanded opportunities, leading to more active education,” adding, “We will accelerate the cultivation of island activists who grow together with each region and contribute to regional development.”

He continued, “All citizens who love islands and island residents are the target audience for education, and we hope for the interest and participation of many.”

Meanwhile, recruitment for HanSeomWon Academy trainees and detailed information can be found on the Korea Island Promotion Agency website.

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