○ Exchange and cooperation meeting held at GILL on April 28
○ Establishment of a lifelong learning cooperation system spanning expert exchanges, joint academic conferences, and collaborative research

On April 28, the Gyeonggi-do Provincial Institute for Lifelong Learning (GILL) held an exchange and cooperation meeting with the Shanghai Municipal Institute for Lifelong Education (SMILE). The two organizations also signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at the GILL main conference room.

The partnership is aimed at expanding exchange and cooperation between the two organizations, building on connections established during last year’s Gyeonggi Global Lifelong Learning Leadership Conference.

Lifelong learning is a vital policy area that guarantees residents’ right to education throughout their lives and promotes sustainable regional growth.

GILL is engaged in a wide range of initiatives, including support for residents’ lifelong learning, literacy education, democratic citizenship education, and operation of the Gyeonggi Future Education Campus. SMILE, meanwhile, has developed expertise in adult education and regional lifelong learning through research on Chinese lifelong learning policies and academic exchanges.

During this meeting, the two organizations agreed to strengthen the foundation for international cooperation in lifelong learning and discussed ways to expand policy exchanges, such as sharing policy and project experiences between Gyeonggi Province and Shanghai, exchanging experts, holding joint academic conferences, and conducting collaborative research.

At the meeting, GILL introduced its key projects and policies, followed by SMILE’s presentation on its research achievements and educational programs, as well as a Q&A session.

Park Myeong-hye, Acting President of GILL, stated, “This agreement marks the beginning of Gyeonggi Province and Shanghai sharing the values and experiences of lifelong learning and pursuing mutual growth,” adding, “Through expert exchanges, joint research, and academic cooperation, we will ensure that our lifelong learning policies contribute meaningfully to the lives of provincial residents.”