Jungnang-gu Wins Two Awards at the 'Lifelong Learning City Good Policy AWARD'

Discovering Excellent Lifelong Learning Policies and Encouraging Outstanding Lifelong Educators

Recognized for Contributions to Lifelong Learning Operations with Rookie Award and Partnership Award

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi) has been honored with two awards at the '1st Korea Lifelong Learning City Good Policy AWARD.'

Hosted by the National Lifelong Learning City Council, the inaugural 'Korea Lifelong Learning City Good Policy AWARD' was established to discover excellent policies of lifelong learning cities nationwide and to encourage outstanding lifelong educators.

The district received awards in two categories, the Rookie Award and the Partnership Award, recognizing its contributions to lifelong learning operations.

The Rookie Award is given to new lifelong educators with less than two years of experience. Song Garam and Lee Jonsam, officials from the Lifelong Education Team of the Education Support Division at Jungnang-gu Office, were selected. They have been promoting various lifelong learning programs through the Jungnang-gu Lifelong Learning Center and neighborhood learning centers.

Official Song Garam expressed, “It is meaningful to receive such a significant award. I thank the residents of Jungnang-gu for their great interest in the Lifelong Learning Center lectures.” Official Lee Jonsam also said, “I think this award comes with both encouragement and challenge. I will continue to work hard for the development of lifelong learning in Jungnang-gu.”

The Partnership Award is given to lifelong education-related organizations that have implemented excellent policies through close collaboration with local governments. The Jungnang-gu Developmental Disabilities Lifelong Education Center was the recipient. Designated as a neighborhood learning center in Jungnang-gu, the center operates lifelong learning programs for individuals with severe developmental disabilities who have difficulty with speech and expression, as well as their caregivers.

Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi of Jungnang-gu said, “I am pleased that the officials who have been working with exceptional dedication and passion in the field of lifelong learning education, along with the Jungnang-gu Developmental Disabilities Lifelong Education Center, have received such meaningful awards,” adding, “I believe this is an opportunity for Jungnang-gu to reaffirm its position as a lifelong learning city, and we will continue to strive to promote lifelong learning.”