Key Projects: Korean Traditional Music and Arts Education, IB Curriculum Schools, and More
Namwon City in North Jeolla Province (Mayor Choi Kyungshik) is accelerating its educational support projects as it enters the second year of operating as a pilot area for the Education Development Special Zone.
According to the city on April 28, the Education Development Special Zone pilot project consists of 10 detailed initiatives across 4 sectors, with a total of 9.9 billion KRW in national funding to be invested over three years from 2024 to 2026.
Namwon City is accelerating its educational support projects as it enters the second year of operating as a pilot area for the Education Development Special Zone. Photo by Namwon City
The key projects include: operation of a learning platform free from concerns about private education; mobile ICT education (software); support for IB curriculum schools; support for youth sports development schools; support for specialized high schools in future new industries; a special camp to strengthen Korean traditional music capabilities; mobile Korean traditional music and arts education; the Saessak Talent Program; strengthening K-strategic industries at specialized high schools; and cultural exchanges with countries that have signed MOUs.
Among the major projects in the first year, the mobile ICT education program provided customized software education to 92 elementary, middle, and high school students. In addition, a related makethon competition offered students opportunities to demonstrate creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, receiving enthusiastic responses from participants.
The Yongseong Middle School Korean Traditional Orchestra, supported by project funding, successfully completed an overseas performance and educational volunteer activities in Laos in January this year. The program was highly rated for boosting students' pride in Korean traditional music and their overall satisfaction with the program.
This year, the city will continue to build on last year's foundation and focus on enhancing the effectiveness of the 10 key projects by providing intensive support for future smart education, curriculum specialization, strengthening connections with local specialized industries, and nurturing global talent.
A city official stated, "We will continue to do our utmost to ensure that local students can realize their potential and grow into global talent, by thoroughly supporting each sector of the Education Development Special Zone, from strengthening basic academic skills to arts and physical education."
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