Letter from the principal

Dear Friends,

Thank you for visiting our website and your consistent care for GMSB(Gangwon Myeongjin School for the Blind), and you are very welcome to visit the school at anytime.

As soon as you enter GMSB, you can feel the great energy and passion of the students and staff.

The GMSB is the only blind school set in the Gangwon Province of Korea. It was founded in 1954, right after the Korean War, to accommodate war orphanages and abandoned children with the loss of sight. It has been developing for 60 years since then to have about 100 students, who are now playing, studying, and growing their dreams in the campus located by beautiful riverside of Chuncheon city.

We have preschool, elementary, mid and high school along with vocational training courses for adults. We are specialized to educate students on Braille, orientation and mobility, as well as job skills such as massage, acupuncture, and acupressure.

I am always thinking of 'the new ways of education to fit the changing needs of the world'. Thus, we are planning and performing educational programs to help students grow self-reliance, motivation, and positive attitudes towards life.

To do this, we encourage students to join 'the summer camp with foreigners,' which is an exclusive program by GMSB for children to gain higher English proficiency and a better understanding of global culture. To speak on a couple of our school's proud achievements, the brass band of Myeongjin has been the champion of various national contests, and the Taekwondo Demo team is the world's first team consisting of students with visual impairments. In the end, my goal for GMSB is to nurture a happy campus in which students and staff members can enjoy all that life has to offer.

However, every effort that we make may not lead to fruitful results without your consistent care and support. We cannot stress how grateful we are to you all!

Thank you again for showing your support and interest in our school by visiting our website.

■ HISTORY

1954.08.13 : "Gangwon Blind School" was founded 

1956.02.03 : the school was registered as the accredited institution for the blind.

1957.07.16 : the school moved to its current location

1960.03.16 : the first graduation ceremony was held.

1962.12.11 : "Gangwon School for the Blind" was accredited.

1972.05.11 : Ownership of the school transferred to the second principal, Park Seungmyung.

1982.12.07 : Middle school was accredited

1988.08.25 : "Gangwon Myeongjin School" was founded as a corporate body of educational institution.The inauguration of first chief director, Hong-Soongeuk

1988.08.26 : The school name was changed to "Gangwon Myeongjin School for the Blind"

1989.11.08 : High school was accredited

1995.12.28 : Pre-school was accredited

2001.03.01 : Rehabilitation course was accredited

2002.08.22 : Inauguration of second chief director, Lee-Ingyu

2005.12.13 : Vocational course was accredited

2006.10.01 : Inauguration of 3rd principal, Hyun-Heeyoung

2006.10.19 : Inauguration of 4th chief director, Park-Seungmyeong

2012.03.02 : Inauguration of 4th principal, Jeong-Wonhwa

2013.02.21 : 17th graduation of pre-school, 51st graduation of elementary school, 21st graduation of high school, 11th graduation of rehabilitation course, 6th graduation of  vocational course (as of this time, 1,015 students have since graduated).

2013.09.01 : Inauguration of 5th principal, Park-Hongsik.

▒ EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ▒

Myoungjin is a school brimming with joy and enthusiasm!

Onward! Together!

■ Each student should learn how to play at least one musical instrument.

We offer a wide range of music activities to enrich students' artistic skills

and personal achievements!

■ Intensive English education for an upcoming Global era.

Optimal English learning environment with customized classroom and native speaking teacher

■ The one and only Taekwondo Demo Team of the blind

The Taekwondo demo team from Myoungjin is now a multiple award winning and renowned national sports club.

■ Summer English Camp

Summer English camp offers cultural experiences with various foreign participants from other countries while providing opportunities to steadily practice daily English conversation.

■ Myoungjin is committed to developing each student's maximum potential.

■ Individualized Education Plan

An appropriate, efficient, and balanced educational plan meeting the unique needs of individuals with different disabilities.

■ Earlier Braille Literacy

Basic and advanced level braille lessons for elementary students through regular curriculum and after school program

■ Advanced classes offered for secondary students

Daily advanced educational services provided for college bound students in essential academic subjects.

■ After-school Programs

After-school programs allow students to discover their own unique gifts and reach their greatest potential.

■ Therapeutic Activities

Everything from physical and language therapy to independent living skills.

■ Computer and assistive technology

Wide variety of assistive tech tools to help enhance students' access to the internet and to train students how to use office programs.

■ Myoungjin Braille Library.

The braille library aids self-directed learning through continued reading education.

■ Accredited Training Courses for Oriental Therapy.

National license courses through regular theoretical and practical oriental therapy training.