Seoul’s Dongdaemun-gu, together with Kyung Hee University and the University of Seoul, signed a three-party agreement on March 21 to establish a foundation for the “2025 High School Credit System.”
The high school credit system allows students to select and complete courses based on their career paths and preferences, and it will be implemented on a full scale from this year. The agreement aims to open the educational infrastructure and expertise of local universities to high school students, expanding educational options and providing practical career exploration opportunities.
Through this agreement, the universities and Dongdaemun-gu will collaborate to create a student-centered educational environment, develop programs linked to the high school credit system, provide university spaces, and support student academic enhancement. In particular, university department experience programs are evaluated as a core foundation for the successful implementation of the high school credit system.
Initially, Kyung Hee University will focus on the College of Korean Medicine, and the University of Seoul will operate programs centered around the Department of Taxation and the School of Environmental Engineering. The participating departments will gradually expand in the future.
Lee Pil-hyung, the Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, stated, “We appreciate the cooperation of both universities in creating an educational city conducive to raising children. We will actively support students to adapt to the changing educational environment and independently design diverse career paths.”
The district plans to continue expanding programs in connection with the high school credit system and creative experiential activities through consultation with the universities.