Seoul's education superintendent candidates are in a final push for votes on June 2nd, the last day of campaigning for the June 3rd local elections. Candidates are holding rallies and visiting various locations across the city to appeal to voters.
Seoul education superintendent candidates are engaging in smear campaigns and ideological attacks, focusing on issues like homosexuality, just one day before the local elections. Policy debates are absent, drawing criticism from the education sector.
Seoul Education Superintendent candidates are presenting diverse pledges, ranging from 'seed money funds' and 'evening meals' to controversial stances on 'Queer festivals'. Candidates are vying to stand out amidst similar policy proposals.
Eight candidates for Seoul's education chief are competing with pledges for free early education, reduced private tutoring costs, enhanced teacher rights, and AI integration. Key proposals include universal free kindergarten, support for student transportation, and 'publicly-run academies' to lower costs.
Seoul education superintendent candidates clashed in a televised debate, highlighting deep divisions on student rights ordinances, closing education gaps, and public education reform. The progressive candidate, Jeong, and conservative candidate, Cho, exchanged sharp criticisms.
