과학도시 대전의 승부수…오석진 "AI 공교육 중심지로" [2026 교육감터뷰] / EBS뉴스 2026. 06. 23

https://home.ebs.co.kr/ebsnews/menu2/... [EBS News] A special interview series where we meet with newly elected superintendents of education across the country to examine the future of regional education. Today, we are in Daejeon, the center of science and technology in South Korea. While Daejeon possesses world-class science and technology infrastructure, including the Daedeok Research Complex and KAIST, the challenge remains how to connect these strengths with school education. In this election, Superintendent-elect Oh Seok-jin promised to make Daejeon the hub of AI public education. Let's first take a look at the challenges and solutions for Daejeon education that the new superintendent must address, through this video. [Report] Daejeon is South Korea's representative science city, home to the Daedeok Research Complex and KAIST. It is considered a region with great educational potential, as it is home to cutting-edge research institutions, universities, and science and technology talent. The challenge now is how to connect these strengths with school education. In this election, Oh Seok-jin, the Superintendent-elect of Daejeon, stated that he would utilize the region's scientific resources as the driving force for innovation in public education. His key pledge is the "One AI Tutor Per Student" initiative, which aims to provide personalized learning support for every student. The plan is to diagnose each student's learning pace and weaknesses to offer customized assistance ranging from basic academic skills to advanced learning. He also announced plans to establish the nation's first education office-led GPU server farm. However, the key issue is how stably funding and operational infrastructure can be secured. Along with the blueprint for AI education, restoring trust in schools is another task the new superintendent must address. Oh Seok-jin intends to create a safety net to protect teachers from malicious complaints and legal disputes, and to resolve recurring conflicts regarding school meals through dialogue and mediation. Attention is focused on the achievements over the next four years to see if the strengths of Daejeon, the city of science, can translate into tangible changes in public education for students. This is Lee Sang-mi from EBS News. ----- Anchor Seo Hyun-ah '2026 Superintendent-terview: Listening to the Superintendent-Elect.' Today, we are joined by Oh Seok-jin, the Superintendent-Elect of Daejeon, who will lead Daejeon's education system anew. Welcome. First, congratulations on your election. This election unfolded as a neck-and-neck race, making it difficult to predict the outcome until the very end. As such, I imagine the expectations and demands of the citizens reflected in this election were incredibly diverse. How do you interpret the public sentiment reflected in this election result? Oh Seok-jin / Superintendent-Elect of Daejeon I believe that many citizens felt that education should continue to develop in a stable atmosphere, while also wanting to pursue change and innovation simultaneously in this new era, building upon the foundation established by the previous Superintendent over the past 12 years. Anchor Seo Hyun-ah You interpreted it as a desire for change based on stability. In fact, Daejeon is a city with a very solid scientific infrastructure, such as the Daedeok Science Complex and KAIST. However, there are criticisms that these excellent facilities are not being utilized much in public education. Do you have any specific plans regarding this? Oh Seok-jin / Superintendent-elect of Daejeon Having been on the ground and experienced this firsthand, I believe there is no other place with educational infrastructure as well-equipped as Daejeon's. In addition to the world-renowned Daedeok Science Complex, infrastructure is well-established throughout the city, including the Hyo Culture Center, national defense facilities, and various cultural and historical sites. Although they claimed to be working hard, I felt that their efforts were somewhat superficial. Therefore, regarding the future of our students, I believe we need to utilize this infrastructure in a more substantial and substantial way. This involves not only facilities but also a vast number of talented individuals. I believe we should utilize these individuals more effectively in the future by connecting them with individual students one-on-one, taking on the role of mentor and mentee. Anchor Seo Hyun-ah In fact, while there are various demands of the times regarding our education, the demand for science and technology education, and specifically AI education, is quite high. The Superintendent-elect stated that one AI tutor per student would be provided as a key pledge. What exactly does this entail? Oh Seok-jin / Superintendent-elect of Daejeon Education Office "One AI tutor per student" is not simply about providing a single ...