Assemblyman Jo O-seop Secures 2.264 Billion Won in Special Education Ministry Grants

Expectations for Educational Environment Improvement at Dongsin High, Ojeong Elementary, and Munjeong Elementary

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Assemblyman Jo O-seop (The Democratic Party of Korea, Gwangju Buk-gu Gap) announced on the 1st that a special education grant of 2.264 billion KRW from the Ministry of Education for the Gwangju area has been confirmed.

As a result, it is expected that the educational environment at frontline schools will improve.

The confirmed special education grants from the Ministry of Education this time are ▲ 523 million KRW for exterior wall repair work at Dongsin High School ▲ 793 million KRW for window replacement work at Ojeong Elementary School ▲ 948 million KRW for window replacement work at Munjeong Elementary School.

At Dongsin High School, the aging exterior walls will be repaired, leading to an improved and safer educational environment, and at Ojeong Elementary School and Munjeong Elementary School, issues related to fine dust and soundproofing will be resolved.

Assemblyman Jo said, “As vaccine distribution is becoming full-scale and herd immunity systems are being established, it is expected that in-person classes for the new semester will expand,” adding, “If frontline schools can operate normally this year, we will do our best to improve the educational environment so that our students can focus more on their studies.”