Mapo-gu Increases Investment in Education for Future Generations

Mapo-gu Expands Investment and Cooperation in Educational Projects for Future Generations

Including 5.7 Billion KRW in Educational Expense Subsidies, Expanding Foundations for Nurturing Talented Individuals such as the Astronomical Science Center

School Principals' Meeting and Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Agreement Strengthen Cooperation for Regional Educational Development

Mapo-gu (Mayor Park Gang-su) has rolled up its sleeves to establish the foundation and cooperative relationships to open a new educational future.

The district has allocated 5.7 billion KRW in educational expense subsidies this year to foster local talented individuals and create a high-quality educational environment.

Kindergartens, elementary, middle, and high schools operate various educational programs and Mapo’s specialized projects through this funding, with sports education, musical instrument activities, astronomical science programs, and software education being representative examples. Improvements to school facilities for a safe educational environment are also included.

In particular, the district opened and has been operating the ‘Mapo Naru Space’ since March to provide local youth with a safe place to study, and plans to open the ‘Mapo Children’s Astronomical Science Center’ in 2024 to nurture future scientific talents.

Efforts are also focused on strengthening cooperative relationships with schools at all levels and related institutions such as the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education to promote regional educational development.

On the 11th, a meeting was held with nine newly appointed principals from local elementary, middle, and high schools and officials from the Western Education Support Office (photo). At this meeting, opinions on the district’s education-related projects and requests from each school were heard, with plans to reflect these in future district education policy directions.

Last month, an ‘Agreement on Seoul Future Education District’ was signed with the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education (Superintendent Jo Hee-yeon). Through this, the two institutions pledged to cooperate in providing various learning experiences utilizing local resources to cultivate the future competencies of children and youth.

Additionally, the district has continuously communicated and exchanged opinions with related organizations such as the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education for regional educational development.

Based on this cooperation, an additional supplementary budget of 4.18 billion KRW for the Seoul Metropolitan City Education Special Account to be used in the Mapo area this year was also allocated (3.271 billion KRW in the first supplementary budget, 0.909 billion KRW in the second supplementary budget).

Mayor Park Gang-su stated, “To implement education policies that reflect the changing times, close cooperation among related organizations and solid policies within the district are necessary,” adding, “We will do our best to create the optimal educational environment where Mapo’s children can continuously challenge themselves and build courage.”

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