Gwangju Education Development Special Zone Receives 'A Grade' in Ministry of Education Performance Evaluation

On October 14, the Gwangju Education Development Special Zone received the highest grade, A, in the Ministry of Education's "2024 Pilot Area Performance Management for Education Development Special Zones" evaluation. This achievement comes just over a year after being designated as a pilot area last year, first reaching the excellent area grade and now attaining the highest grade.

Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education

According to the Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education, the Education Development Special Zone pilot project is a system introduced by the Ministry of Education and the Presidential Committee for Balanced National Development to foster local talent and improve residential conditions through public education innovation, thereby preventing the risk of regional extinction. Gwangju will receive up to 11 billion won in special grants each year until next year. Currently, 56 special zones have been designated and are being operated nationwide.

The Gwangju Education Development Special Zone has implemented projects such as customized talent development, support for employment and start-ups linked to local specialized industries, fostering AI and digital talent, expanding care services, and improving residential conditions. In this year's performance management evaluation, the zone was recognized for establishing the most exemplary operational system, including the creation of a planning and coordination team, the opening of the Civic Cooperation Promotion Center, and the dispatch of education cooperation officers.

As a result of this achievement, the Gwangju Education Development Special Zone will be able to secure up to an additional 1 billion won in project funding from the Ministry of Education. The total project budget for next year will increase to 12 billion won.

Superintendent Lee Jeongseon stated, "The fact that the Gwangju Education Development Special Zone received the highest grade just over a year after its pilot launch is thanks to the participation of the educational community, Gwangju City, local districts, universities, and related organizations," and added, "We will ensure that the Gwangju-style virtuous cycle future education model takes root."

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