CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1(Purpose) #
The purpose of this Act is to contribute to reinforcing competitiveness of local universities and colleges, and balanced development of regions by providing matters relating to fostering and supporting local universities and colleges, and regional human resources.
Article 2(Definitions) #
The terms used in this Act are defined as follows: <Amended on Dec. 22, 2020>
1. The term "local university or college" means a school defined in subparagraphs of Article 2 of the Higher Education Act (excluding cyber colleges and other various kinds of schools) located in an area other than Seoul Metropolitan area described in subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the Seoul Metropolitan Area Readjustment Planning Act (hereinafter referred to as "Seoul Metropolitan area");
2. The term "human resources for balanced regional development" (hereinafter referred to as "regional human resources") means students or graduates of local universities or colleges;
3. The term "specialized area for higher education innovation" means an area designated pursuant to Article 22 as an area developed to support the innovation of local universities and colleges through regulatory exceptions.
Article 3(Responsibility of the State and local governments) #
(1) The State and local governments (referring to local governments other than Seoul Metropolitan area; hereinafter the same shall apply) shall formulate and implement comprehensive policies necessary to support the fostering of local universities and colleges, and regional human resources.
(2) The State and local governments shall prepare measures for financial support, such as securing a budget necessary to fulfill their obligation under paragraph (1).
(3) The State and local governments shall formulate and implement measures to support regional human resources to expand employment opportunities and endeavor to establish a social and economic environment to facilitate the employment of regional human resources.