Classes Start at 1 PM the Day After Voting at 6,394 Schools Used as Polling Stations on the 15th

Asymptomatic Self-Quarantine Voters Must Complete Disinfection After Voting
Online School Opening Scheduled for 16th for Elementary, Middle, and High Schools
Shortened Class Hours Possible on the Day

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Hyun-joo] The Ministry of Education recommended that metropolitan and provincial offices of education and schools start classes from 1 p.m. on the 16th to allow for disinfection at schools used as polling stations in the 21st National Assembly elections.

According to the announcement by the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, asymptomatic self-quarantined individuals will be allowed to vote after 6 p.m. Afterward, schools must conduct disinfection. Accordingly, the Ministry of Education has ordered the 6,394 schools where polling stations were set up to start the first period from 1 p.m. the following day. It is also possible to shorten class hours on the day. The schools include 4,366 elementary schools, 1,332 middle schools, 637 high schools, and 59 special and various schools.

Schools without polling stations will proceed with classes as originally planned after the normal online opening on the 16th. On this day, the school opening is scheduled for elementary grades 4 to 6, middle school grades 1 and 2, and high school grades 1 and 2.

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