Jeonnam Office of Education Declares 'First Year of Integrity'... Launches Major Shift to AI Education

Personalized Growth and Regional Coexistence: A Two-Track Approach
Superintendent Kim Daejung: "At the Center of Glocal Education"

On the morning of January 2, the Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education held a kick-off ceremony in the main conference room on the second floor of its headquarters, declaring its ambition to become a leader in glocal education in the era of artificial intelligence (AI).

The ceremony was attended by Superintendent Kim Daejung, the executive team, and newly transferred staff as of January 1. Employees who could not attend in person participated via a video system.

Superintendent Kim Daejung and staff held the opening ceremony to pledge a hopeful new start for 2026. Provided by Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education

Staff exchanged New Year’s greetings and pledged, “Let’s unite our strength and wisdom to achieve glocal education in Jeonnam this year.” Before the ceremony, the executives visited the Bohungsan Memorial Tower in Okam-dong, Mokpo City, reaffirming their commitment to advancing their work in the new year.

In his New Year’s address, Superintendent Kim stated, “In this era of AI-driven transformation, Jeonnam’s education will reinforce its fundamentals and advance as the center of glocal education, moving forward with the region and toward the world.”

He emphasized, “We will realize personalized growth where not a single child is left behind, through the establishment of an AI-based future education ecosystem and a strong commitment to foundational academic achievement.”

He continued, “We will complete a model of symbiotic education where schools and communities thrive together, based on Jeonnam’s unique culture and industries. Leveraging Jeonnam’s distinctive diversity, we will expand international exchanges and glocal education so that classrooms in Jeonnam become the future of Korean education and a global standard.”

Superintendent Kim especially stressed, “The starting point of all change and challenge is integrity. Let’s make 2026 the ‘first year of integrity’ and build trustworthy education in Jeonnam through actions, not just words.”