Ulju County Applauded as a Lifelong Learning City... Receives Performance Certification

Evaluation Based on 20 Indicators Across 56 Lifelong Learning Cities


High Marks for Learning Accessibility and Education for People with Disabilities

Ulju County has once again demonstrated its competitiveness as a lifelong learning city, recognized for its policies that have expanded learning opportunities close to residents’ daily lives.

On August 10, Ulju County in Ulsan announced that it has received the “2026 Lifelong Learning City Performance Certification,” hosted by the Ministry of Education and the National Institute for Lifelong Education.

This certification evaluated 56 lifelong learning cities, focusing on three areas: operational frameworks, project management, and project outcomes. A total of 20 specific indicators were exhaustively reviewed through both document and in-person evaluations.

Ulju County received high marks for its systematic promotion of projects based on a mid- to long-term lifelong education development plan, active participation in various grant projects in the field of lifelong learning, and its selection as a lifelong learning city for people with disabilities.

The establishment of the Hope Learning Network, which improves residents' access to educational opportunities and connects various areas across the region, was also positively recognized in the evaluation.

Ulju County has continuously expanded the foundations for lifelong learning, enabling all residents to participate in education close to where they live. The county has focused on building learning networks by linking local organizations, facilities, and human resources, as well as operating a wide range of programs that reflect the needs of the community.

The scope of lifelong learning has also been steadily expanded. Ulju County has addressed the diverse needs for learning and personal growth through programs spanning lifelong learning across the life cycle, adult literacy education, education for people with disabilities, lifelong learning clubs, regionally specialized programs, and education for sustainable development.

In particular, by expanding participation opportunities for people with disabilities and those marginalized from learning, the county has strengthened the core value of lifelong learning as "a city where anyone can learn."

This certification is meaningful not just as an assessment of program quantity, but as recognition of Ulju County’s achievement in integrating lifelong learning into a sustainable local educational foundation.

Ulju County plans to focus on delivering tangible lifelong learning outcomes that residents can truly experience. The county aims to develop differentiated lifelong learning models tailored to local characteristics, strengthen connections between lifelong learning institutions, and continuously expand access for marginalized groups.

An official from Ulju County stated, "This certification reconfirms the robust foundation and ongoing efforts Ulju County has made in lifelong learning. We will continue to build a lifelong learning city where education leads not only to individual growth, but also to regional transformation and future competitiveness."

Ulju County Office.

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