Chungbuk Provincial Office of Education, Regional education authority in Seowon-gu, Cheongju, South Korea

The Chungbuk Provincial Office of Education is the regional authority responsible for overseeing hundreds of schools across Chungcheongbuk-do and setting educational policies for the area. The office handles teacher certification, curriculum standards, and allocates funding to schools throughout the province.

The office was established to shift school administration from central government to regional control in Chungcheongbuk-do. This decentralization allowed the province to develop its own educational priorities and create locally adapted school programs.

The office's name changed with its status: created as the Chungcheongbuk-do Board of Education in 1952, abolished in 1962 with its duties moved to the provincial education bureau, re-established in 1964, and renamed the Chungcheongbuk-do Office of Education in 1991. The 1972 introduction of a deputy superintendent post remains part of its structure.

The office provides information on school enrollment, teacher programs, and educational initiatives through its online platform. Visitors can learn about current school policies and available resources by visiting the website.

The office's name changed with its status: created as the Chungcheongbuk-do Board of Education in 1952, abolished in 1962 with its duties moved to the provincial education bureau, re-established in 1964, and renamed Chungcheongbuk-do Office of Education in 1991. The deputy superintendent post dates from 1972.