Wando County to Pour 1.5 Billion Won into Education This Year...All-Out Effort to Bridge Education Gap

Expansion of Tangible Support Such as Entrance Grants for Elementary, Middle, and High School Students
Fostering Marine and Fisheries Talent Linked to the "Special Zone for Educational Development"

Wando County in South Jeolla Province will push ahead in earnest this year with an education support project worth 1.5 billion won to foster future talent and bridge the education gap between urban and rural areas.

According to Wando County on the 11th, the county will first ease the financial burden on parents by providing an entrance congratulatory grant of 100,000 won for elementary school students and 200,000 won for middle and high school students.

Exterior view of Wando County Office

In addition, it plans to create stable educational conditions by supporting the operation of the Education Autonomy Cooperation District, free school meals, the operation of the Wando County Career Experience Support Center, and free high school education.

The county will also focus on strengthening the competitiveness of education in farming and fishing villages and improving infrastructure. It will enhance students' foreign language learning capacity by placing native-speaking assistant teachers in rural areas, and expand pleasant learning spaces by supporting the extension of a multi-purpose classroom at Bogil Elementary School.

In particular, as it was designated last year as a pilot area for the Ministry of Education's "Special Zone for Educational Development," the county will accelerate the implementation of specialized projects this year that are linked to local industries.

Key projects include operating a joint curriculum specialized in marine and fisheries, developing programs to nurture local talent, and providing housing and labor cost support for high school graduates. Through this, the county plans to establish a Wando-specific specialized education model and build a virtuous cycle in which education leads to employment and long-term settlement in the region.

County Governor Shin Woo-cheol said, "The future of the region depends on education," adding, "We will spare no administrative and financial support so that students can learn a great deal, grow up healthy, and become talented individuals who will lead the local community."

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