Opening of Maker Space at Gyeonghui Middle School in Dongdaemun-gu

In collaboration with Seoul Eastern Office of Education, a hub-type ‘Maker Space’ established on the 5th floor of Kyunghee Middle School

Budget support of 150 million KRW... Currently selecting sites for one additional location to be established this year

Dongdaemun-gu (Mayor Lee Pil-hyung) established a ‘Maker Space’ on the 5th floor of Kyunghee Middle School on the morning of the 24th to nurture creative convergence talents equipped with future core competencies.

The district, in cooperation with the Seoul Eastern Office of Education, selected Kyunghee Middle School as the target school to create an educational space where students can learn future core competencies such as creativity, communication skills, and collaboration skills in preparation for the changing educational environment by establishing a hub-type ‘Maker Space’.

With a total budget of 210 million KRW (Dongdaemun-gu Office 150 million KRW, Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education 30 million KRW, and the school’s own funds 30 million KRW), a ‘Maker Space’ equipped with digital devices (3D printers, laser cutters, etc.) and various tools for educational and creative activities was created on the 5th floor of Kyunghee Middle School.

The Kyunghee Middle School ‘Maker Space’ is an open space where various activities such as regular classes, practical training, creative activities using 3D printers, idea sharing, and discussions can be conducted. Additionally, a separately established woodworking workshop allows work using sanding machines, drilling machines, and more.

The district has been supporting the establishment of ‘Maker Spaces’ since 2021 to prepare a hub center that can cultivate creative problem-solving skills necessary in the era of the 4th Industrial Revolution.

So far, ‘Maker Spaces’ (6 hub-type and 6 in-school type) have been established in 12 schools in the region. Besides the Kyunghee Middle School ‘Maker Space’ this year, the district is cooperating with the Seoul Eastern Office of Education to select a site for one more location to be established. Schools selected through a public contest will receive 150 million KRW in construction costs.

At the opening ceremony, Lee Pil-hyung, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, stated, “We will spare no effort to support the creation of a creative educational environment so that our students can acquire and utilize knowledge necessary for future science through diverse experiences.”

Oh Eon-seok, Mayor of Dobong-gu, celebrates the 10th anniversary of Goodwill Store Milal Dobong Branch

Oh Eon-seok, Mayor of Dobong-gu, attended the 10th anniversary ceremony of the Goodwill Store Milal Dobong Branch held on March 23 at the auditorium of Dobong Disabled Welfare Center and received a plaque of appreciation as a representative of Dobong-gu for contributions such as creating jobs for people with disabilities.

The ceremony included awards for disabled employees with 10 years of service, presentation of plaques of appreciation, and viewing of interview videos with disabled employees who have served for 10 years, marking the 10th anniversary of the Goodwill Store Milal Dobong Branch.

In particular, the interviews with disabled employees with 10 years of service conveyed their reflections and gratitude through the video, moistening the eyes of those in attendance.

Mayor Oh Eon-seok of Dobong-gu said, “For a long period of 10 years, you have been a pillar for vocational training and job provision for people with disabilities in Dobong-gu,” and extended congratulations and thanks to the Goodwill Store Milal Dobong Branch. He also stated, “We will continue to work with Goodwill Store to create jobs suited to the abilities and aptitudes of people with disabilities and help them achieve economic independence.”

Meanwhile, the district has increased its welfare budget by 4.6 billion KRW compared to last year, totaling 32.6 billion KRW this year, and is accelerating the implementation of 13 projects including support funds for raising children with disabilities and new projects for disability-friendly beauty salons.