Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education Submits 'First Supplementary Budget Proposal' with 1.1016 Trillion Won Increase

【Financial News Suwon=Jang Chung-sik Reporter】The Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education submitted the '2025 First Gyeonggi Education Special Account Revenue and Expenditure Supplementary Budget Proposal' of 24.1656 trillion won to the Gyeonggi Provincial Council.
The submitted budget proposal is an increase of 1.1016 trillion won compared to the previously organized budget of 23.064 trillion won.
The main revenue budget for the supplementary budget includes 652.7 billion won from central government transfers, 68.4 billion won from local government transfers, and 457 billion won from net world surplus.
The main expenditure budget for the supplementary budget is categorized around the main policies of Gyeonggi education.
First, to cultivate education that enhances capabilities through school autonomy and responsibility, 2.3 billion won was allocated for the basic academic responsibility guidance system, 1.1 billion won for the development of achievement and essay-type assessment management, and 1 billion won for customized assistive technology device support for special education students, totaling 51.3 billion won including 22.5 billion won for special education support.
Next, to strengthen regional cooperation education, 1.6 billion won was allocated for the expansion of Gyeonggi Shared School operations, 23.9 billion won for the expansion of school autonomous choice meals, and 6.5 billion won for creating an environment for the operation of Neulbom School, totaling 64.6 billion won. 
For future education that expands learning beyond time and space, 3.5 billion won was allocated for Gyeonggi Online School support, including providing customized content and platform construction for students, parents, and teachers, 6.8 billion won for strengthening digital teaching and learning environment support at school sites by expanding digital tutor placement, and 600 million won for strengthening student international exchange cooperation, totaling 17.4 billion won.
Additionally, to support safe schools for the expansion of public education, 335 billion won was allocated for school new and expansion costs, and 123.5 billion won for educational environment improvement and facility safety improvement, totaling 644.9 billion won.
Furthermore, to adjust financial income imbalances and ensure stable financial management, 338.2 billion won will be deposited into the Integrated Financial Stabilization Fund.
Gal In-seok, Budget Officer, said, "This supplementary budget focuses on providing various student-customized learning opportunities and strengthening safe school support," adding, "We reflected essential expenses, legal and mandatory expenses, policy project demands, and Integrated Financial Stabilization Fund deposits in the budget to enhance the efficiency and stability of educational finance management."
This supplementary budget proposal is expected to be finalized after review and resolution at the upcoming 384th regular session of the Provincial Council.

jjang@fnnews.com Jang Chung-sik Reporter