\n The Gwangju\u2013Jeonnam Association of Natural Environment Managers\u2019 declaration of support \/ Photo provided by the candidate\u2019s camp
\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nFollowing earlier endorsements from university professors, researchers and civic groups, 2,500 natural environment managers from Gwangju and South Jeolla formally declared their support for Kim.<\/p>\n
On April 30, the Gwangju\u2013Jeonnam Association of Natural Environment Managers issued a statement at Kim\u2019s Gwangju campaign office formalizing its endorsement.<\/p>\n
In the declaration, the association argued that education must move beyond a competition-centered model toward one that fosters coexistence among people, nature, local communities and the wider world. It said Kim Dae-jung has most clearly articulated a vision for this kind of coexistence-centered education.<\/p>\n
As reasons for their support, the association pointed to his capacity to realize ecology-based, coexistence-focused education, his \u201cglocal\u201d vision for future learning, and his leadership needed in an era of Gwangju\u2013Jeonnam integration. They highlighted his emphasis on sustainability-centered ecological education that links local identity with the global community.<\/p>\n
They added that Kim has consistently put into practice the belief that education should connect everyday life, place, nature and community, and described him as a candidate capable of jointly planning individual students\u2019 development and the region\u2019s future.<\/p>\n
They reaffirmed their support, calling him \u201cthe right person to realize a new educational order centered on coexistence-based future education suitable for the Gwangju\u2013Jeonnam integration era.\u201d<\/p>\n
(The CEN News) Honam Reporting Bureau reporter Lee Ju-sang eaglefood@naver.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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