Jeong Byeong-seon Vice Minister "Concerns Over School Cluster Infections, Thorough Quarantine Measures"
[Asia Economy Reporter Junho Hwang] Jeong Byeong-seon, the 1st Vice Minister of the Ministry of Science and ICT, visited the Korea Science Academy of Busan on the 12th to inspect the preparation status of the daily quarantine system ahead of in-person classes.
Before returning to school, the academy took measures to prevent mass infections of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) by spacing desks in classrooms at least 1 meter apart in all directions, installing thermal cameras at the entrance of the student cafeteria, and setting up transparent partitions on dining tables.
Vice Minister Jeong urged, "Since concerns about mass infections remain, please ensure thorough quarantine and hygiene inspections within the school."
He also encouraged teachers and staff who have worked hard during online classes, stating, "In response to changes in the educational paradigm such as the post-COVID era, we will promote future-oriented educational innovation centered on the Korea Science Academy," and emphasized, "We will take the lead in realizing digital transformation within public education."
The Korea Science Academy plans to continue online classes even after in-person classes begin. According to a survey conducted by the academy in March last month, 70% of teachers and students responded that they are satisfied with online classes. Furthermore, 78.9% of teachers believed that the combination of online classes will be necessary even after the post-COVID era.
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Meanwhile, on the same day, Vice Minister Jeong also visited the Shipbuilding and Marine Plant Engineering Cooperative located in the Busan Research and Development Special Zone R&D Convergence District. Through a meeting with industry representatives, he stated, "To revitalize the social economy based on science and technology, we will strengthen support for cooperatives of science and technology professionals," and added, "Support for cooperatives of science and technology professionals can contribute to the creation of flexible high-quality jobs even in economic crisis situations."
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