Jeonnam Office of Education Explores Vocational High Schools in Saga, Japan... Launching 'Global Education' Initiatives

Strengthening Korea-Japan Vocational Education Cooperation

The Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education has opened the door to Korea-Japan vocational education exchange by visiting Saga Prefecture in Japan.

According to the provincial office on December 11, a recent visit was made to Saga Prefecture to promote international educational exchange with the Saga Prefectural Board of Education and vocational high schools, thereby laying the foundation for vocational education cooperation between the two regions.

This visit was organized based on the work agreement signed in 2014 between the Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education and the Saga Prefectural Board of Education, with the aim of seeking mutual development strategies for vocational education in both regions.

Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education visited Saga Prefecture in Japan to promote international educational exchange with the Saga Prefectural Board of Education and vocational high schools. Provided by Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education

The delegation visited the Saga Prefectural Board of Education, Saga Prefectural Ushizu High School, and Saga Prefectural Arita Technical High School in succession, sharing field-based vocational education cases and collecting a variety of materials.

At Ushizu High School, the delegation experienced a specialized curriculum in the home economics track firsthand. In particular, the practice-based life management course for training care workers drew special attention. Japan has already established a systematic training system for specialized personnel to respond to its aging society, which attracted significant interest from Jeonnam education officials.

At Arita Technical High School, they examined four specialized departments: ceramics, design, electrical, and mechanical. The ceramics department was notable for its practical, work-oriented education conducted in collaboration with local pottery workshops and the regional ceramics industry.

The electrical and mechanical departments received positive feedback from the delegation for their practice-oriented education system that solidly builds foundational technical skills. During discussions with the Saga Prefectural Board of Education, the delegation exchanged opinions on expanding exchanges, including a visit by a group of Saga students to Jeonnam and reciprocal teacher visits in 2026.

Based on this exchange, the provincial office plans to analyze the strengths of Japan's vocational education and its regional cooperation models, and to develop strategies to enhance vocational high school education tailored to Jeonnam's circumstances.

Superintendent Kim Daejung stated, "International exchange with Saga Prefecture will serve as a foundation for innovation in vocational education in Jeonnam," adding, "We will spare no effort to help students understand global industrial changes and grow into specialized talents with competitiveness in the future society."

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