Seoul-wide 'Heavy Snow Warning'... Education Office "School Closures and Adjusted Commute Times Possible"

Allowing School Principals to Close Schools or Take Similar Actions Under Their Authority

With a heavy snow warning issued across Seoul, the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education has allowed each school to close or adjust school start and dismissal times.

On the 28th, the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education sent an official letter to each education support office and school, providing guidance on academic matters including this policy.

Yonhap News

The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education did not order a blanket closure at the office level but allowed school principals to close schools or adjust school start and dismissal times in response to the heavy snow warning.

Additionally, each institution (school) was urged to thoroughly inspect potential hazards in advance, implement safety measures, and promptly report any disaster damage or adjustments to academic operations.