200 Million KRW Support for Three Schools to Improve Safe and Creative Science Laboratory Environments
Diverse Inquiry Experiments and Convergence Classes Based on Intelligent Information Technology
Dongdaemun-gu (Mayor Lee Pil-hyung) is providing 200 million KRW in educational expense subsidies to create creative and convergent science laboratories that ensure safe environments in aging science labs and enable AI-based intelligent inquiry experiments.
The district, in cooperation with the Seoul Eastern Education Support Office, has decided to support the environmental improvement of four science labs at Sindap Elementary School (two locations), Seoul Samyuk Elementary School, and Jangpyeong Elementary School.
Through the support for creating 'Creative and Convergent Science Laboratories,' the schools will ▲ improve aging lab benches ▲ install safety equipment such as facilities to prevent harmful gas emissions and chemical gas leaks to ensure the health and safety of students and teachers ▲ equip AI-based teaching tools such as electronic blackboards and digital microscopes, enabling various inquiry experiments and convergence classes using real-life data and advanced learning content.
Lee Pil-hyung, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, said, “I hope students grow into future talents equipped with AI convergence-based inquiry skills in a safe and comfortable environment through creative and convergent science laboratories. We will continue to strive to provide an educational environment where students can actively learn in line with the changing times.”
Dongdaemun-gu has allocated a total education-related budget of 16.2 billion KRW this year, including 10 billion KRW for educational expense subsidies, 5 billion KRW for school meals, 400 million KRW for entrance preparation funds, and 300 million KRW for free high school education. In particular, the educational expense subsidy ranks second among the 25 autonomous districts in Seoul, reflecting requests from each school to support school-specific needs to nurture creative talents in response to the changing educational environment.
Gangbuk-gu Begins On-site Application for 2023 ‘Special Support Fund for Small Tenant Businesses’ on March 20
Total Budget of 900 Million KRW Secured, 100,000 KRW Provided to Approximately 9,000 Local Businesses
On-site Application Desk Open from March 20 to April 14
Gangbuk-gu (Mayor Lee Soon-hee) will start accepting online applications for the 'Special Support Fund for Small Tenant Businesses (Heating Costs)' from March 20, providing 100,000 KRW per business location.
Additionally, on-site applications will begin on March 20 for small business owners who have difficulty applying online.
The support targets small tenant businesses whose main business registration address is in Gangbuk-gu, with annual sales under 200 million KRW in 2021 or 2022, and that opened before December 31, 2022.
Ineligible applicants as of the announcement date (February 8) include ▲ businesses that are closed or suspended ▲ entertainment facilities ▲ industries restricted from loan support ▲ professional occupations such as lawyers, accountants, hospitals, clinics, pharmacies ▲ non-profit corporations, schools, religious organizations, and other public facilities.
Small business owners applying for the support fund must visit the on-site application desk located on the basement level 1 of Gangbuk-gu Office between March 20 and April 14. Applicants must bring identification, business registration certificate, lease contract, and value-added tax standard certificate as supporting documents.
Online applications via the Gangbuk-gu website will also be accepted until April 14, similar to on-site applications. Detailed information and required documents can be found on the Gangbuk-gu website (Notices and Announcements section).
If confirmed eligible, the support fund will be paid within 10 business days from the application date. For further inquiries, contact the Gangbuk-gu Regional Economy Division.
Lee Soon-hee, Mayor of Gangbuk-gu, stated, “We hope this support fund will provide some relief to local small business owners struggling due to sudden cold waves, high interest rates, and rising public utility costs. Gangbuk-gu will continue to make multifaceted efforts to support the lives of its residents.”
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