All Schools in Incheon to Switch to Full Remote Classes Starting the 15th

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] The Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education will switch all schools in Incheon to full remote classes starting from the 15th as a preemptive measure against the nationwide spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

This measure will be maintained until further notice, and in unavoidable cases such as student evaluations and curriculum operations, limited in-person attendance will be allowed by reducing the density to within one-third during the same time slot.

During the full remote class period, care services, basic academic support, separate supplementary guidance for newly arrived students, and counseling for high school and university admissions are excluded from the density restrictions.

Additionally, to minimize care gaps for dual-income families and others, emergency care will be provided for students from households in need, with about 10 students per class.

Special schools (classes) may provide service-type visiting activities and staggered attendance of 1:1 or 1:2 student ratios if necessary, based on strengthened quarantine measures.

Superintendent Do Seonghun stated, "Although difficulties are expected in operating the year-end curriculum and guiding career and college admissions after the CSAT, this decision was made in consultation with health authorities and the Ministry of Education for everyone's safety and health," and urged, "Please refrain from unnecessary outings during the remote class period and strictly adhere to quarantine guidelines."

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