Ahn Minseok Declares 'Gyeonggi Education Grand Transformation' for AI Era, Vows to Move Beyond Memorization and Right Answers

Gyeonggi Superintendent of Education Ahn Minseok said he plans to transform an education system centered on memorization and finding the right answers into one that fosters students' critical thinking and ability to learn independently, in response to the age of artificial intelligence (AI). The Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education will lead the way in developing a new education model, starting by establishing standards for AI use.

At the “AX (AI Transformation) Gyeonggi Education Grand Transformation Public Hearing,” held on the 9th at the auditorium of the Southern Office in Gwanggyo, Suwon, Superintendent Ahn said, “Our education system remains stuck in an outdated model centered on memorization and finding the right answers,” adding, “A major transformation to a new education system that leads the way in the AI era is necessary.”

He continued, “Transforming the education system is a national task, but Gyeonggi Province, which has the largest student population in the country, will present a new education model first and lead the change.”

The public hearing was held under the theme “Student Use of AI: When, How Much, and How?” Approximately 400 members of the education community, including teachers, parents, and students, attended and took part in presentations, panel discussions, and a question-and-answer session.

In his presentation, Kim Hyuncheol, a professor at Yonsei University and chair of the Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education's AX Education Grand Transformation Committee, said, “Completing an assignment with AI and actually learning can be two different things,” and presented proposed guidelines for AI use based on students' developmental stages and AI capabilities.

Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education Superintendent Ahn Min-seok speaks at the “AX (AI Transformation) Gyeonggi Education Transformation Public Hearing” held at the auditorium of the southern office in Gwanggyo, Suwon, on the 9th. Provided by the Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education.

The main proposals include restricting elementary school students from using general-purpose generative AI on their own and allowing them to use vetted educational AI under teacher supervision. Middle school students would be allowed to use AI on a limited basis within boundaries set by teachers, while high school students would be permitted to use it provided they disclose their sources and usage records and verify the results.

Professor Kim explained, “The goal is not to block technology, but to ensure that it does not do the thinking for children.”

The ensuing discussion featured Professor Choi Jaeyong of Gachon University, teacher Park Hyogyeong of Songrin Elementary School, teacher Im Boyoung of Icheon High School, and parent Bae Hyowon. The panelists called for ensuring that students have learning experiences in which they think first, documenting and verifying AI use, preventing overdependence, and establishing shared standards for schools and families.

The Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education plans to develop specific education policies and initiatives suited to the AI era based on opinions gathered at the public hearing, and to announce its detailed plans at the “AX Gyeonggi Education Grand Transformation Declaration Ceremony” on January 5, 2027.

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