Suwon Special City Unveils Roadmap for Lifelong Learning Centers in 44 Neighborhoods

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-seong] Suwon Special City is expanding the 'Neighborhood Lifelong Learning Centers' that had been piloted in 10 neighborhoods to all 44 neighborhoods this year, establishing the foundation for a 'citizen-oriented lifelong learning city where learning is accessible anytime, anywhere.'

On the 6th, the city held the '2026 Suwon Lifelong Learning Citizen Briefing' at the City Hall Grand Auditorium and presented plaques to 34 newly participating neighborhoods in the neighborhood lifelong learning center project.

The briefing was attended by Mayor Lee Jae-joon, Council President Lee Jae-sik, neighborhood resident association chairpersons from all 44 neighborhoods, and citizens. The event consisted of a plaque presentation ceremony for neighborhood lifelong learning centers and an introduction of major lifelong learning projects for Suwon in 2026.

The city will promote major lifelong learning projects in 2026 including △establishment of an integrated online lifelong learning platform △'Saebbit Lifelong University' in partnership with universities △green remodeling of lifelong learning centers △'Saebbit Learning' as a citizen-oriented initiative.

Currently, 160 lifelong learning institutions operate in the city, with 7,847 programs available, and the foundation for lifelong learning in daily life continues to expand.

Mayor Lee Jae-joon stated, "In the rapidly changing era of artificial intelligence (AI), learning is a survival strategy," and added, "I will build a solid learning safety net so that all citizens can enjoy lifelong learning."