Busan Office of Education to Open Five Kindergartens, Elementary, and Special Schools in March Next Year

Four New Schools to Open in Eco Delta City, Gangseo-gu
Shinyeon Elementary in Nam-gu to Reopen After Two-Year Closure

In March next year, two kindergartens, one elementary school, and one special school will newly open in Eco Delta City, Gangseo District, Busan.

Additionally, Shinyeon Elementary School in Uam-dong, Nam District, which had been temporarily closed due to residential redevelopment, will reopen after two years.

Superintendent Kim Seokjun (center) is presenting appointment letters to principals of newly established and reopened schools. (From left) Superintendent Shin Donghyun (Eco4 Elementary), Principal Park Hyeran (Eco8 Kindergarten), Principal An Buhee (Eco4 Kindergarten), Superintendent Kim Seokjun, Superintendent Byeon Junghyun (Shin-Yeon Elementary), Vice Principal Kim Jinki (Eco Special School) Provided by Busan Metropolitan Office of Education

On the morning of the 31st, the Busan Metropolitan Office of Education presented concurrent appointment letters to the principals of kindergartens and schools scheduled to open or reopen in March next year at a meeting room in the office. The appointed principals will be responsible for both their original duties and preparations for the opening of their schools, overseeing all administrative, facility, and curriculum-related work until the schools officially open.

The newly established schools in Eco Delta City include: the (tentatively named) Eco 4 Kindergarten with 15 classes, Eco 8 Kindergarten with 12 classes, Eco 4 Elementary School with 31 classes, and Eco Special School with 31 classes-a total of four institutions. As the number of school-age children in the area is rapidly increasing due to the ongoing move-in of new apartment residents, the Busan Metropolitan Office of Education completed investment reviews in 2022 and 2023 and has proactively responded in line with the move-in schedule.

Shinyeon Elementary School in Uam-dong, Nam District, had been closed since March 2024, but will reopen in March next year to coincide with the move-in of residents in the redevelopment area. This is the first case in Busan where a school is reopening in connection with residential redevelopment, and it is being recognized as a model case in terms of educational demand forecasting and management.

At the appointment ceremony, Superintendent Kim Seokjun emphasized, "The principals who have received appointment letters will have significant responsibilities, as they will be handling both their original work and additional administrative duties. Please pay close attention to every detail, including the final construction work, and ensure a smooth and successful opening in March next year."

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