Gangnam-gu and the National Pension Service provided high school and college admissions strategies to about 250 children and guardians of fallen civil servants on Saturday, with active teachers and admissions experts sharing preparation tips for the revamped 2028 college entrance system.
Gangnam-gu has drawn attention for going the extra mile — hosting a college admissions seminar for children of civil servants who died in the line of duty.
Gangnam-gu Internet Suneung Broadcasting, the district's online college-prep platform known as Gangnam Ingang, wrapped up a tailored admissions seminar for children of fallen civil servants on Saturday, organized in partnership with the National Pension Service.
The event was held as part of an MOU between Gangnam-gu and the National Pension Service, aimed at providing practical and structured admissions information to help the children of civil servants who gave their lives for the country pursue their academic goals.
About 250 middle and high school students and their guardians attended the four-hour event, held from 2 p.m. at the main auditorium of the Nonhyeon 1-dong Community Cultural Center. The seminar ran in two sessions: the first featured Kim Sang-geun, a teacher at Deokwon Girls' High School, who walked attendees through different types of high schools and offered detailed guidance on choosing elective subjects based on each student's career interests and aptitude. The second session was led by Lee Chi-woo, director of the admissions research institute at Visang Education, who presented key strategies and practical preparation tips under the theme "Getting Ready for the 2028 College Admissions Overhaul."
Beyond the seminar, Gangnam-gu and the National Pension Service have continued to support children of fallen civil servants through a range of initiatives — including subsidized access to Gangnam Ingang courses and expanded lifelong education opportunities — to ensure they can pursue their dreams without gaps in their education.
"It is a public duty to honor the sacrifice of civil servants who gave their lives for the country and society, and to help their children realize their dreams in a fair educational environment," Gangnam-gu District Mayor Kim Hyun-ki said. "We will spare no effort in supporting not only the children of fallen civil servants but all young people in making the most of Gangnam Ingang's educational resources to build their futures."
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