Yangcheon-gu invites Lee Nak-jun, author behind Netflix's 'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call,' for a special parenting lecture on Nov. 24
The talk, themed 'Humans who ask questions will survive the AI age,' explores the skills children need to thrive in a rapidly changing world
Seoul's Yangcheon-gu is hosting a special lecture to explore what it takes for children to stay competitive in the age of AI — and what role parents should play in preparing them.
The district announced Sunday that it will hold the "2026 Parents Academy" on Nov. 24 at 10 a.m. at Haenuri Hall on the second floor of Haenuri Town, featuring Lee Nak-jun, the author behind the Netflix series "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call."
The lecture is titled "Humans who ask questions will survive the AI age." As AI rapidly reshapes the way people work and live, the event will give parents a space to reflect on what skills children need to develop and how parents can best support them.
Lee is a former physician who trained as an ear, nose and throat resident at Samsung Medical Center before writing the web novel "Trauma Center: Golden Hour," which was later adapted into the Netflix series. Lee now runs a medical content channel aimed at general audiences.
Drawing on a career path that moved from medicine to web fiction to online content creation, Lee will speak about the distinctly human qualities that remain difficult for AI to replicate. Lee will also walk through how connecting professional expertise with personal interests can open new possibilities — and what that means for nurturing children's potential and creativity.
A question-and-answer session will follow the lecture, giving parents a chance to share their real-world concerns about their children's education and career paths.
Attendance is capped at 400 on a first-come, first-served basis, and the event is free and open to all district residents, not just parents. Registration is available online through the Yangcheon-gu Lifelong Learning Portal. Those who miss the online sign-up may still attend on the day if seats remain.
Yangcheon-gu is also expanding tailored education services to meet the changing learning environment, using hub spaces such as the Yangcheon Education Support Center to offer programs covering academics, college preparation and career guidance.
"I hope this lecture helps parents better understand their children's potential and prepare for the future," Yangcheon-gu District Mayor Lee Gi-jae said. "We will continue to expand customized programs that provide real, practical support for both parents and students."
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