Goryeong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is focusing its efforts on expanding self-reliance and social participation opportunities for women with disabilities, while strengthening educational competitiveness for local students. By providing empowerment and self-reliance opportunities for women with disabilities who require social consideration, and offering essential college admission information to students and parents to help them adapt to changing examination environments, the county is establishing a foundation where all generations can unlock their potential within the local community.

On the morning of the 13th, the Goryeong-gun Branch of the Gyeongsangbuk-do Association for the Physically Challenged (Branch President Kim Young-ok) hosted the "2026 Self-Reliance Practice Competition for Women with Disabilities" at the Gayatgo Village Cultural Center, with approximately 140 members and executives in attendance.

This event was organized to share the achievements of programs implemented throughout the year aimed at empowering women with disabilities and expanding their social participation, as well as to foster harmony and communication among members.

The event commenced with an annual project report and a screening of an achievement video. Attendees looked back on various past programs and activities to share results and reaffirm the necessity of ongoing efforts toward the self-reliance of women with disabilities.

In particular, the competition carried deeper significance by confirming that women with disabilities are not mere recipients of welfare services, but rather independent agents who lead their own lives and participate as confident members of the local community.

Branch President Kim Young-ok stated, "I hope this self-reliance practice competition served as a meaningful time to share past activities and achievements with women with disabilities and encourage one another. We will continue our efforts to ensure practical self-reliance and social participation for women with disabilities."

Support for the future of local students also continued in the education sector.

On the 12th, the Goryeong-gun Education Development Committee (Chairman Sung Hyun-deok) held a college admission strategy briefing session for local students and parents at the Gayageum Hall of Daegaya Cultural Nuri, receiving a warm response.

This briefing session was designed to enhance parents' understanding of the rapidly changing college admission environment and complex examination systems, while providing practical assistance in establishing career and admission directions for their children.

An external college admission expert was invited to deliver core content necessary for entrance exam preparation, including changing admission systems, major admission information, and period-specific learning strategies. Attendees shared information to cope with the shifting examination environment and explored directions for designing their children's career paths.

Notably, Goryeong-gun also introduced the direction and major curriculum of the newly operated Daegaya Education Center during the briefing session.

The session drew attention for presenting educational support directions aimed at enhancing the learning capacity and admission competitiveness of local students. The initiative aims to provide quality educational opportunities within the region and strengthen the educational foundation so that students can grow in accordance with their aptitudes and career paths.

A Goryeong-gun official remarked, "We hope this briefing session helped parents understand the changing admission environment and prepare for their children's future. Through the substantive operation of the Daegaya Education Center and diverse educational programs, we will continue to actively support local students so they can foster their dreams and grow."

Although the two events were promoted in different areas—disability welfare and education—they share the common goal of supporting individual community members in discovering their potential and building their capabilities.

The establishment of social infrastructure for the self-reliance of women with disabilities and educational investments for students' futures ultimately lead to the sustainable development of the region. Through comprehensive support spanning welfare and education, Goryeong-gun plans to build a local community where no one is left behind and everyone can grow.

[ⓒ Global Economic Times. 무단전재-재배포 금지]