Gyeonggi education chief champions shift from welfare to empowerment in multicultural curriculum

The Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education is calling for a shift in multicultural education policy — from a welfare-based approach to one that empowers students to develop into globally competitive talent. This strategic shift reflects a new vision for multicultural students, who have long been seen primarily as a vulnerable group requiring support. By highlighting their potential as members of a future global workforce, the policy seeks to position their linguistic and cultural backgrounds as national assets rather than solely matters of social welfare. "Korea’s approach to multicultural students has largely focused on welfare and basic support, including language education. But I don’t believe that alone constitutes a successful multicultural policy," said Lim Tae-hee, Gyeonggi Province superintendent of education, during a recent interview with The Korea Times. "It’s crucial to go beyond helping them adapt. We need to nurture their potential, support their aspirations and prepare them to thrive as members of society and future professionals," he added. Amid a growing numberWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times