The Gwangju Education Office is laying the groundwork for inter-Korean youth exchanges through sports.
On July 29, the Gwangju Education Office (Superintendent Kim Dae-jung) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Inter-Korean Sports Exchange Association (Chairman Kim Kyung-sung) at the Gwangju provincial office's business room.
This agreement is part of a collaborative effort to integrate the values of peace and coexistence into physical education since the establishment of the Gwangju Education Office, which combines the educational capabilities of Jeonnam and Gwangju.
Under the agreement, the two organizations plan to gradually implement various educational programs, including: operating inter-Korean youth sports exchange programs, experiential activities linked to peace and unification education, historical and cultural exchanges, and domestic and international sports camps and joint projects.
The Gwangju Education Office aims to support students in naturally learning the values of cooperation, consideration, and respect through sports activities, helping them grow into future leaders with a sense of peace and community.
Additionally, the Inter-Korean Sports Exchange Association will leverage its experience in sports exchanges and domestic and international networks to establish a sustainable youth exchange model and develop various programs that link peace education with physical education.
Superintendent Kim Dae-jung stated, "The establishment of the integrated education office was a new starting point for connecting educational values and opportunities, and this agreement will serve as an opportunity for youth from both North and South to prepare for the future together through sports. I hope that the experience of students running and communicating together will broaden mutual understanding and become a valuable asset in laying the foundation for peace on the Korean Peninsula."
Chairman Kim Kyung-sung of the Inter-Korean Sports Exchange Association remarked, "Sports is the most powerful means of communication that connects people beyond language and ideology. We will closely collaborate with the education office to ensure that youth can understand each other and build trust through sports."
Meanwhile, the Gwangju Education Office plans to continue expanding domestic and international educational cooperation based on the values of peace, human rights, and coexistence, and to promote exchange programs in sports, culture, and history that enhance students' global citizenship capabilities.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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