Park Kwan-yeol, the mayor of Gwangju, emphasized on August 1 that the "college entrance fair is not just a place to provide admission information, but an important opportunity for students to find their future career paths."
Mayor Park made this statement during the "2027 College Entrance Fair" held at the Sports Health Center's multipurpose gymnasium.
As part of his efforts to strengthen educational support policies for nurturing future talent, the college entrance fair organized by Gwangju concluded successfully, drawing significant interest from students and parents.
The event was designed to provide accurate information about the changing college admission system and support students in planning their careers and education. From early in the day, students and parents flocked to the venue, which was bustling with participants waiting for consultations.
According to Mayor Park, the fair featured participation from major universities and admission experts nationwide, who explained changes in admission processes and the latest trends. They also conducted one-on-one personalized counseling reflecting each student's grades and desired career paths.
Notably, universities offering programs in future advanced industries such as semiconductors, automotive, and artificial intelligence (AI) attracted considerable interest by presenting not only admission information but also industry outlooks and career planning.
At the university counseling booths, discussions continued on strategies for applying during regular and early admissions, managing student records, and selecting majors.
After the consultations, one high school student remarked, "My vague college plans have been concretely organized, and I was able to determine what I need to prepare for my desired major."
Parents expressed their satisfaction as well, stating, "It was a great help to access various college admission information in one place without having to travel to Seoul," and "I was anxious about the constantly changing admission system, but the expert consultations cleared up many of my concerns."
University representatives also noted, "It was impressive to see Gwangju actively supporting educational initiatives to enhance students' admission competitiveness," adding that the high level of interest and participation from students kept the consultations busy.
Meanwhile, Mayor Park Kwan-yeol stated, "We will continue to develop this event into a more accurate and reliable representative career and education fair in line with the changing college admission environment."
He added, "We will also expand tailored educational support for students and parents to create a city conducive to education."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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