# Gyeongbuk middle school assignment reorganization

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gyeongbuk-middle-school-assignment-reorganization
> Updated: 2026-10-18T04:37:03.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Gyeongbuk Office of Education has announced a reorganization of middle school assignment zones across the province, set to take effect from the 2027 school year. Following approval from the Gyeongbuk Provincial Council, these changes are intended to address shifts in student demand resulting from new school openings and consolidations.

A central part of the plan involves establishing a new middle school district in the Gyeongbuk Provincial Government New Town to coincide with the opening of Homyeong Middle School. Other regional adjustments include priority assignments in Pohang, the establishment of a free school district in Gyeongju, and additions to the free school district in Gumi.

Furthermore, the policy increases options for graduates of small schools by allowing them to choose between their residential school district or the district of their graduated school during the application process.

## Claims

- The Gyeongbuk Office of Education has revised the 2027 middle school school district and school zone notification following approval by the Gyeongbuk Provincial Council. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- A new middle school school district will be established in the Gyeongbuk Provincial Government New Town to coincide with the opening of Homyeong Middle School in March 2025. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Pohang Penta Elementary School graduates will be eligible for priority assignment to Dongji Middle School or Dongji Girls' Middle School during the 2027 and 2028 school years. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Graduates of small schools are granted the option to apply to middle schools based on either their residential address or their graduated school's district. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The number of middle school school districts will increase to 25, while the number of school zones will decrease to 131. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Gyeongbuk Office of Education reorganizes middle school assignment zones

The Gyeongbuk Office of Education is reorganizing middle school assignment zones for 2027, including creating a new school district in the Provincial Government New Town and expanding student choice.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gyeongbuk-office-of-education-reorganizes-middle-school-assignment-zones

### 2026-10-13: Gongju Education Office reports 74% support for middle school relocation

A survey by the Gongju Education Office shows 74% of parents support integrating and relocating Gongju Middle and Gongju Girls' Middle Schools to the Wolsong district.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gongju-education-office-reports-74-support-for-middle-school-relocation

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