전북자치도, 농촌유학 내실화 본격 추진…협의회 공식 출범

Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province is moving forward with the substantialization of the 'rural study abroad' system to bridge the education gap between urban and rural areas and revitalize rural communities.

On the 24th, the province held the '2025 Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province Rural Study Abroad Consultative Council' in the provincial government's video conference room and officially appointed 15 members as council members. The council, established in accordance with the "Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province Rural and Fisheries Study Abroad Support Ordinance," is chaired by Vice Governor of Economic Affairs Kim Jong-hoon.

Jeonbuk's rural study abroad program was launched in 2022 through an agreement between Jeonbuk Province, the provincial education office, the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, and the Jeonbuk Residents' Council, and has become a flagship policy of the 8th local government education cooperation policy. Starting with 27 students initially, the number of study abroad students has now increased to 204, who are balancing education and rural life at 28 schools in 10 cities and counties within the province.

This year, Jeonbuk Province is investing a total of 44.76 billion won in supporting study abroad expenses, operating specialized programs, establishing family residence-type housing facilities, and supporting center-based study abroad programs. They provide monthly study abroad expenses of 200,000 won per student and also operate region-specific ecological and cultural experience programs.

During the council meeting, discussions were held on improving the satisfaction of study abroad students' families and promoting ways to settle in the region.

Vice Governor Kim Jong-hoon stated, "Rural study abroad is an integrated policy that realizes education, settlement, and community recovery together," adding, "We will enhance the policy completeness to allow children to grow in nature and revitalize the region."

? Summary:
Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province is implementing a 'rural study abroad' program to reduce the education gap between urban and rural areas and boost rural communities. The province recently held a council meeting to appoint members and discuss ways to support the program, which has grown significantly since its launch in 2022.

?️ Korean Translation:
전북특별자치도는 도시와 시골 사이의 교육 격차를 줄이고 시골 지역을 활성화하기 위해 '시골 유학' 프로그램을 실시하고 있습니다. 이번에는 2022년에 시작된 이 프로그램을 지원하고 발전시키기 위해 회의를 열었는데, 이 프로그램은 큰 성장을 이루고 있습니다.

❓ Comprehension Questions:
1. What is the purpose of the 'rural study abroad' program in Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province?
그 시골 유학 프로그램의 목적은 무엇인가요?
2. How many students are currently participating in the rural study abroad program in Jeonbuk Province?
현재 전북도의 시골 유학 프로그램에 참여하고 있는 학생은 몇 명인가요?
3. What kind of support does Jeonbuk Province provide for study abroad students?
전북도가 유학생들에게 어떤 지원을 제공하나요?

? Vocabulary Learning:
1. substantialization / 구체화 / noun
- The process of making something more concrete or real.
- 이것은 무언가를 더 구체적이고 현실적으로 만드는 과정입니다.
- The substantialization of the new policy led to positive changes in the community.
- 새로운 정책의 구체화로 인해 지역사회에 긍정적인 변화가 일어났다.

2. revitalize / 활성화하다 / verb
- To make something active or lively again.
- 무엇인가를 다시 활발하고 활기차게 만드는 것.
- The government aims to revitalize rural communities through various programs.
- 정부는 다양한 프로그램을 통해 시골 지역을 활성화하려고 한다.

3. consultation / 협의 / noun
- A meeting or discussion to exchange ideas or seek advice.
- 아이디어를 교환하거나 조언을 구하기 위한 회의나 토론.
- The company held a consultation with employees to address their concerns.
- 회사는 직원들의 우려를 해소하기 위해 상담을 진행했다.

4. flagship / 주력 / adjective
- The most important or prominent.
- 가장 중요하거나 두드러진.
- The new product became the company's flagship item due to its success.
- 그 제품은 성공으로 인해 회사의 주력 상품이 되었다.

5. settle in / 정착하다 / phrasal verb
- To establish a permanent residence in a place.
- 어떤 장소에 영구적으로 거주지를 마련하다.
- After years of moving around, the family finally settled in a small town.
- 몇 년간 이사를 하다가, 그 가족은 마침내 작은 마을에 정착했다.

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