Gangneung City Receives Top Rating in 2024 Education Development Special Zone Performance Evaluation
Securing Incentives for Expanding Special Zone Projects
Gangneung City in Gangwon Province received the highest rating in the performance management results of the 2024 Education Development Special Zone pilot areas conducted by the Ministry of Education.
Gangneung City received the highest rating in the performance management results of the 2024 Education Development Special Zone pilot area conducted by the Ministry of Education. Photo by Gangneung City
View original imageThis evaluation was conducted to review the operational performance of 56 Education Development Special Zone pilot areas nationwide and to assess each region’s capacity and commitment to driving educational innovation. The evaluation consisted of five categories and thirteen detailed indicators, including the establishment of local government-education office cooperative governance, management of special grant fund execution, the local government’s commitment to regional educational innovation, self-performance management of the pilot area, and selection of outstanding cases among the special zones.
Recognized for its high marks in after-school care programs for elementary, middle, and high school students, as well as in collaboration systems between the local community and related institutions, Gangneung City is now eligible to apply for up to 1 billion won in additional project funding. This funding will be used to further advance care services, nurture future talent, and operate educational innovation projects tailored to the unique characteristics of the region.
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Kim Hongkyu, Mayor of Gangneung City, stated, "This achievement is the result of collaboration among Gangneung City, the Gangneung Office of Education, and related organizations," adding, "We will continue to refine the Gangneung-style Education Development Special Zone model to enhance the region’s educational competitiveness and provide high-quality educational environments for local students."
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