Jeonnam Office of Education Wins Three Ministerial Awards at Education Contests for Students from Migrant Backgrounds

Achievements of Customized Support for Multicultural and North Korean Background Students Become Evident

The Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education announced on January 9 that it had received three Minister of Education Awards at the 17th Multicultural Education Best Practice Contest and the 16th Best Practice Contest for Education of Students with North Korean Backgrounds, both hosted by the Ministry of Education.

With these awards, the provincial office has demonstrated its outstanding educational capabilities in the fields of education for students from migrant backgrounds and students with North Korean backgrounds. In the student category, Lee Eunjung from Suncheon Maesan Middle School won the grand prize in the drawing section for her work titled "United by Heart, Not by Color."

The Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education won three Minister of Education Awards at the 17th Multicultural Education Best Practice Contest and the 16th Best Practice Contest for Education of Students with North Korean Backgrounds, both hosted by the Ministry of Education. Provided by Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education

The artwork was highly praised for depicting people of various races and ethnicities as heart-shaped hearts, symbolizing unity and connection among all.

In the teacher category, Kim Hyesook from Yeonggwang Baeksu Middle School received the grand prize in the field of teaching practices for students from migrant backgrounds with her entry, "Teaching Korean Like Sullivan." Her case, which focused on Korean language education for mid-immigrant students who have difficulty communicating in Korean, based on communication and trust, was selected as an exemplary practice.

At the award ceremony, Kim shared real classroom scenes and examples of student transformation, highlighting the achievements of field-oriented education. In addition, Ok Eunhee from Suncheon Samsan Elementary School received the grand prize in the 16th Best Practice Contest for Education of Students with North Korean Backgrounds. Her case was recognized for its inclusive approach, considering both academic adaptation and psychological stability.

Last year, the provincial office also produced grand prize winners for the second consecutive year, with Jeong Seonryeol from Gogeum High School winning the grand prize and Park Heeyeon from Yeongsan Middle School receiving an encouragement award.

The Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education explained that these achievements are the result of continuous efforts to provide customized support for students from migrant backgrounds, discover best practices in multicultural education centered on school sites, and implement student-participatory multicultural education policies.

Jeon Seonga, Director of Career Education, stated, "We will continue to expand multicultural education policies to foster a school culture where diversity is respected, so that all students can grow together beyond their backgrounds."