Seoul Gyokyo Calls for "Full Online Classes Instead of In-Person Attendance for 2 Weeks"

Overcrowded and Oversized Schools Face Challenges in Quarantine with Added Care
"Proactive Announcement of Overall College Entrance Schedule Needed"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] As the number of new COVID-19 cases in the Seoul metropolitan area has surged, the Seoul Federation of Teachers' Associations has demanded a proactive response from the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education.

On the 24th, the Seoul Federation of Teachers' Associations stated, "Ongoing in-person classes should be fully switched to online classes to prioritize the safety of teachers and students." They added, "This is necessary to prevent a resurgence of COVID-19 in schools," and emphasized that "a proactive announcement regarding the overall 2021 college entrance schedule should be prioritized."

The Seoul Federation of Teachers' Associations reported that although most schools in Seoul resumed classes after summer vacation on the 18th, many schools have been unable to conduct in-person classes. They particularly stressed that in overcrowded and oversized schools, where only one-third of students attend in person and care services are also provided, ensuring the safety of students and staff is difficult.

Furthermore, they requested, "Please allow schools to autonomously decide based on consultations among school members, without mandating real-time video classes, according to the circumstances of each individual school."

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