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Busan City Signs Agreement to Foster Industry-Linked Specialized High Schools — Supporting Local Schools in National Program Bid

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The Busan Metropolitan City and the Busan Metropolitan Office of Education signed an agreement on April 14 to jointly support the development of industry-linked specialized high schools, in partnership with companies, universities, and other stakeholders.

This agreement aims to strengthen the city’s bid for the Ministry of Education’s national program to designate specialized high schools that align with local industries through cooperative governance.

These schools aim to enhance education quality and cultivate tailored talent in key industries through collaboration between local governments, educational institutions, corporations, and universities.

Up to 10 schools will be selected nationwide in 2025, with each receiving KRW 3.5 to 4.5 billion in special government grants over five years. Selected schools will also gain greater autonomy in curriculum design and school operations.

■ Busan’s Participating Schools and Focus Areas

• 1.Busan Tourism High School – Tourism and MICE industry

• ○Partners: City (Tourism MICE Division), Busan Office of Education, Busan Tourism Organization, BEXCO, Busan Tourism Association, Dongseo University, Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam Tourism Venture Council, Busan Convention Industry Association

• 2.Busanjin Girls’ Commercial High School – Digital Finance

• ○Partners: City (Finance & Blockchain Office), Busan Office of Education, BNK Busan Bank, Korea Maritime and Ocean University

• 3.Busan Naval Science & Technology High School – Naval service and shipbuilding equipment

• ○Partners: City (Industrial Policy Division), Busan Office of Education, Republic of Korea Navy Headquarters, Samduk Tongsang Co., Korea Maritime and Ocean University

Through this agreement, the 15 participating institutions will collaborate to:

• ●Nurture students as future local talents

• ●Establish a sustainable public-private governance model

• ●Develop tailored plans and invest resources for each school

If selected, the consortium will also provide administrative and financial support to ensure the program’s success.

The Busan Office of Education will submit its application to the Ministry of Education by April 24, and the final selection results are expected to be announced in June 2025.

Mayor Park Heong-joon emphasized:

“This agreement serves as a vital stepping stone for the development of specialized high schools aligned with local industries. We will do our utmost to ensure Busan’s schools are selected and to foster an environment where local talents can grow and thrive in their own communities.”

He added,

“Moving forward, we will continue building a virtuous cycle of collaboration among local governments, schools, and industries to cultivate key talents who will lead Busan’s future industries.”