Gyeonggi Province Strengthens Lifelong Education for Individuals with Borderline Intellectual Functioning Left in Policy Blind Spots

by Lee YeongKyu

Published 21 Apr.2026 07:22(KST)

The Gyeonggi Provincial Government will recruit 550 participants for its "Lifelong Education Program" on a first-come, first-served basis until June, to help individuals with borderline intellectual functioning achieve independence and participate in society.

Individuals with borderline intellectual functioning are those who do not qualify as having an intellectual disability but still face challenges with learning, interpersonal relationships, and daily life, requiring social attention and support.

This project will provide support not only to the individuals themselves but also to their families, guardians, and self-help groups.

Gyeonggi Provincial Government

Participants may receive diagnostic assessments, such as intelligence tests and comprehensive psychological evaluations, through hospitals or psychological counseling centers. They will then be offered free support in the form of customized education and social skills improvement programs tailored to their age and needs, as well as cultural, arts, and sports experiences, family education, and self-help group activities.

Information on the number of participants, program details, and application procedures can be obtained from the lifelong education departments or implementing agencies in each city and county.

The Gyeonggi Provincial Government plans to establish a Lifelong Education Support Center for individuals with borderline intellectual functioning in the second half of the year, building an integrated support system that connects cities, counties, and related organizations.

Hong Seongdeok, Director of Lifelong Education at the Gyeonggi Provincial Government, said, "We will expand lifelong education support to ensure that individuals with borderline intellectual functioning, who are currently left in a policy blind spot, can grow stably within their local communities."