Today's higher education landscape is rapidly changing, driven by the Fourth Industrial Revolution and digital transformation, a declining school-age population, and increasing global competition.

Community colleges have been contributing to the revitalization and balanced development of the economy by fostering workforce-ready talent through practice-oriented education and closely engaging with local communities.
We will continue to strengthen these roles to enhance Korea's competitiveness.

We will do our best to foster a regionally settled workforce through regional and industry-academia cooperation, develop educational programs with global competitiveness and attract overseas talent, and strengthen lifelong vocational education for adult learners. We will continue to work with the government and industry to promote qualitative growth in community college education and present an education model suitable for the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

The vision of community colleges is “cradle of practical talents leading the future society”.
We need to build an educational environment where each student can unleash their creativity and potential and foster future talent that combines theory and practice.
To this end, we will gather our wisdom and capabilities together with all Community college members. We look forward to your advice and support for the bright future of the colleges.

Thank you.

The 22th ChairPerson of the Korean Council for University College Education

Kim Young Do