Jeonnam Office of Education Sets Up Memorial Space for Jeju Teacher... "Opportunity to Restore Teachers' Authority"

Memorial Space to Be Operated Outside the Provincial Office Building Until the 30th
Kim Daejung, Superintendent: "We Will Create an Environment Where All Members of the Educational Community Are Respected"

The Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education announced on the 26th that, in relation to the recent teacher death incident at a middle school in the Jeju area, it will operate a memorial space outside the first floor of its government building until the 30th to provide a time for the educational community to mourn together.

Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education will operate a memorial space outside the first floor of the government building until the 30th in relation to the teacher death incident in the Jeju area. Provided by Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education

The provincial office stated that through this memorial space, it aims to honor the tragic death of the teacher who had dedicated themselves to the educational field, and to broaden social consensus on the importance of restoring teachers' authority and creating a safe educational environment. The memorial space is open to all members of the educational community, including staff of the provincial office, local educators, parents, and students, so that anyone can pay tribute to the deceased and share their condolences.

Kim Daejung, Superintendent of Jeonnam Education, said, "The entire educational community has been deeply shocked and saddened by the heartbreaking news of the teacher who devoted themselves to their students," and added, "The provincial office will do its utmost to create a safe educational environment where all members of the educational community are respected, so that such incidents never occur again."

The provincial office plans to use this incident as an opportunity to strengthen the institutional foundation so that teachers can focus on educational activities with peace of mind, and to establish comprehensive measures to prevent recurrence, including psychological and emotional support.