# Lifelong learning program expansions in South Korea

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lifelong-learning-program-expansions-in-south-korea
> Updated: 2026-09-07T02:32:50.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Local educational initiatives in South Korea have expanded through various lifelong learning programs. In Jongno-gu, the district office opened recruitment for the second semester of the Jongno Lifelong School, offering 23 courses in fields such as humanities, arts, and specialized training for seniors.

Following this, Gyeongsang National University’s Marine Fisheries Future Education Institute launched enrollment for its ‘2026 Open University for Local Residents’. This program, part of the Glocal University project, provides specialized courses including dementia prevention, urban sketching, and park golf referee training to foster community cooperation.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-07: Gyeongsang National University opens second semester enrollment for local residents

Gyeongsang National University is recruiting local residents for its second semester ‘Open University’ program, offering free courses in senior care, arts, and sports to support community lifelong learning.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gyeongsang-national-university-opens-second-semester-enrollment-for-local-residents

### 2026-08-23: Jongno-gu opens recruitment for lifelong learning programs

Jongno-gu is recruiting students for its second-semester lifelong learning programs, offering 23 courses in humanities, arts, and senior-specific subjects from October to November.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jongno-gu-opens-recruitment-for-lifelong-learning-programs

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