Jang Seok-woong, Jeonnam Superintendent of Education, Returns 30% of 4 Months' Salary
Superintendent Jang Seok-woong expressed his intention to join the wave of returning 30% of salaries on his Facebook. (Photo by Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education)
View original image[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jun-kyung] Jang Seok-woong, Superintendent of Education for Jeonnam Province, announced on the 24th that he will join the wave of returning 30% of salaries to overcome the COVID-19 crisis.
Superintendent Jang posted on social networking services (SNS) that “Along with Jang Hwi-guk, Superintendent of Education for Gwangju, I will join the return of 30% of salaries by government officials at the ministerial level and above, including the President.”
Superintendent Jang added, “To provide even a little support to the citizens of cities and provinces struggling due to COVID-19, I will donate 30% of my monthly salary for four months to the Community Chest of Korea.”
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He also conveyed a message of encouragement, saying, “I believe that with the spirit of sharing and solidarity, we will overcome COVID-19 easily. Go Korea!!”
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