"Toward a City of Learning and Growth Together"... Gijang County, Busan Holds Lifelong Learning Network Workshop

Experiencing Democratic Decision-Making Through Board Games
Building a Learning Culture Focused on Inter-Institutional Cooperation and Civic Engagement

Gijang County (Governor Jung Jongbok) strengthened the foundation for cooperation in local lifelong learning by holding the "Gijang County Lifelong Learning Stakeholders Network Workshop" at Jeonggwan Library on October 23.

Gijang County is hosting a lifelong learning stakeholders network workshop. Photo by Gijang County

This workshop brought together about 20 members from the council of lifelong education institutions within Gijang County. It was organized to promote exchanges between institutions and to build a sustainable learning network. Unlike formal meetings, the event featured a participatory learning program where attendees directly engaged in discussions and coordinated differing opinions.

The workshop used the board game "Agenda Makers: Democratic Citizen Board Game" under the theme "Creating a Better Community." Through simulation in the game, participants experienced citizen engagement and the process of solving local issues, naturally learning the importance of democratic decision-making.

Attendees expressed their satisfaction, saying, "The game allowed us to truly feel the need for civic awareness and cooperation," and "It was much more interesting and practical for networking than a formal meeting."

Governor Jung Jongbok stated, "Lifelong learning is a driving force not only for individual growth but also for the development of the local community," adding, "We will continue to expand cooperation between institutions and practice-oriented networks, making Gijang a lifelong learning city where everyone can learn and grow together."

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