Education
Gyeonggi is actively investing in education to foster a talented population suitable for the globalized economy. It is currently promoting the opening of local campuses of reputable universities as well as establishing special purpose high schools for high-quality education. It has also founded and operates at Paju the largest domestic "English village" for education in the English language, as well as villages in Ansan and Yangpyeong.
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