Uijeongbu-si Operates 'Digital Learning Center' at Lifelong Learning Institute

Citizens attending digital-related classes at Uijeongbu City Lifelong Learning Center.

Gyeonggi Uijeongbu City (Mayor Kim Dong-geun) announced on the 20th that it has established a 'Digital Learning Center' on the 4th floor of the Uijeongbu Lifelong Learning Center and will operate it until December.

The Digital Learning Center is an educational space where electronic (digital) technology can be easily learned in daily life, operating both in-person and online education.

The curriculum is centered on five basic competency themes: △Identity verification and public services △Finance and prevention of electronic financial fraud (phishing) (security) △Artificial intelligence (generative AI and ethics) △Practical electronic (digital) usage in daily life △Online productions (content) such as photos and videos and community activities (etiquette).

Courses include △Using online transportation services △Easy use of delivery apps with smartphones △How to use unmanned kiosks △Basic education on understanding and utilizing smartphones △One-person media creator △Using artificial intelligence, among other specialized education programs.

Applications and course information are available on the Digital Learning Center website (digitalbaeumteo.kr). Citizens who have difficulty using the website can inquire at the Uijeongbu Lifelong Learning Center or the Digital Learning Center phone consultation desk (call center) for guidance.

In addition to education, the Digital Learning Center operates a help desk staffed by resident instructors to assist citizens who have difficulties using electronic (digital) services. There is also an experience zone where visitors can try six types of equipment including unmanned kiosks for table orders, virtual reality (VR), a studio for production experience (chromakey photo), drones, robots, and artificial intelligence (AI).

Furthermore, upon request at welfare centers, community centers, or resident community facilities, the center provides on-site education by visiting these locations with electronic (digital) devices and teaching materials.

A city official stated, “The Digital Learning Center is a space designed to help citizens learn and utilize electronic (digital) technology,” adding, “We hope many citizens participate to overcome digital exclusion and strengthen their capabilities.”