Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (South Korea)

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Ministry of Education, Science and Technology,
Republic of Korea
교육과학기술부
Gyoyukgwahakgisulbu
Ministry of Education and Science Technology-Logotype.svg
Agency overview
FormedFebruary 29, 2008
Preceding agency
DissolvedMarch 23, 2013
Superseding agency
Jurisdiction Government of South Korea
HeadquartersCentral Government complex, 77-6 Sejong-no, jong-no, Seoul
Agency executives
  • Kim Do-yeon (last), Minister
  • Kim Ung-gweon, 1st Vice Minister of Education, Science and Technology
  • Cho Rae-yul, 2nd Vice Minister of Education, Science and Technology
WebsiteOfficial English Site

The Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology was a cabinet-level division of the government of South Korea. It was created on February 29, 2008 with Kim Doh-Yeon as its first minister. [1]

In March 23, 2013, the Ministry had been split into Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning and the Ministry of Education. [2]

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References

  1. "Minister of Education, Science and Technology Assumes Office". english.moe.go.kr. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  2. "Ministry of Education". english.moe.go.kr. Retrieved 2024-02-02.