Seoul Superintendent candidate Jeong Geun-sik, re-elected, plans to implement full free early childhood education and institutionalize measures against infringement of teachers' rights. He also aims to expand learning support centers and mental health services for students.
Four candidates in the upcoming Chungnam Superintendent election are prioritizing teacher rights and school safety in their key pledges. They propose measures like strengthening anti-bullying systems, establishing dedicated legal support, and reducing administrative burdens to allow teachers to focus on education.
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.
