President Moon: "Respect to Teachers Preparing for COVID-19 'Online School Opening'... Courage to All Citizens"

[Asia Economy Reporter Son Sun-hee] On the 15th, President Moon Jae-in, on the occasion of Teachers' Day, expressed gratitude, saying, "In the process of overcoming the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), teachers were the first to arrive at the unfamiliar future of online school openings and prepared to welcome the children," and "Teachers, who share what they have filled themselves like spring water with their students, became a source of courage not only for children and parents but for all citizens fighting against COVID-19."

President Moon said this in a post titled "Thank You, Teachers" on his Facebook and other social network services (SNS) on the same day, adding, "The government will also do its best to support the efforts of teachers." He continued, "Teachers' Day comes amid postponed meetings with students," and "I send deep comfort and gratitude to the teachers who have been cheering for and soothing their longing for their students."

President Moon stated, "Even after overcoming the current crisis, infectious disease situations may occur again," and "We will develop remote learning systems and information and communication infrastructure." He also said, "We will ensure that all schools nationwide can conduct remote education using edutech," and "We will strengthen teachers' information and communication technology capabilities and actively seek ways to reduce administrative burdens."

President Moon attributed the achievement, saying, "'Gyohak-sangjang (敎學相長),' which means teachers and students grow together by teaching and learning, is our long-standing wisdom and experience," and "Our democracy and economic development, admired worldwide today, are all achievements made together by all the teachers and students of this land who have taught, learned, and opened the future."

He concluded his message by saying, "Schools are where our future is born," and "I respect all the teachers of this land who are preparing to meet their students. I pray that conversations and laughter with students fill every school across the country, under clear sunshine and clean air."

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