Hello, I am Choi Sang-deok from the Korea Educational Development Institute. Since 2004, I have been involved in research and related projects on primary and secondary education, lifelong education, and the Free Semester System for 19 years. It's nice to meet you. 

We often talk about the era of lifelong education and lifelong learning. Since I came to the Korea Educational Development Institute, I have primarily focused on researching how higher education and lifelong education can be interconnected and what roles they can play in the era of lifelong education and learning. Additionally, I have looked into the core competencies and future skills that will be required in this era of lifelong learning. This is important because there are many changes required in terms of what kind of learning we need to pursue in the era of lifelong learning.

The most significant change we are witnessing is how school education, including primary and secondary education, higher education, and lifelong education, are interconnected. This aspect is crucial. Therefore, it is essential that from the stages of primary, secondary, and higher education, we cultivate the learning capabilities of lifelong learners who can continue to learn throughout their lives. 

Additionally, we are transitioning from an era of education to an era of learning. While education has been centered around structured and refined curricula, we are moving towards a time where diverse learning experiences that take place in everyday life and within the community are becoming increasingly important. Rather than strictly adhering to a set curriculum, learners should be able to take the lead and engage in the types of learning they desire.

We are entering an era of lifelong learning, so I believe we need to prepare ourselves to transition from the stage of lifelong education to that of lifelong learning. From the perspective of learning, education and training, as well as the demands of everyday life, are all interconnected. It is not that education and training are separate; rather, it is crucial to ensure that education, training, and the demands of daily life can be linked together. To achieve this, it is essential to establish a learning ecosystem that involves not only schools and formal educational institutions but also various training providers and community organizations. This ecosystem should provide opportunities for anyone to engage in the learning they desire, whenever they wish. Additionally, I believe that supporting learning costs is important for participating in diverse learning opportunities. In this context, we can see that right now...

Lifelong education is divided into parts like lifelong education vouchers, and then there is training through the National Tomorrow Learning Card. These components are interconnected so that any citizen can engage in lifelong learning whenever they have the need. We hope that a national lifelong learning account system will be established, allowing everyone to receive financial support for their education whenever necessary, creating a society where lifelong participation is possible. In this process, I expect and support the Korea Educational Development Institute and lifelong education to play a leading role. I will also strive to actively contribute to creating new areas in preparation for an aging society. Thank you.

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