Gwangju Kindergartens and Elementary to High Schools Extend Remote Classes Period to the 13th of Next Month

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Gwan-woo] Remote classes for all kindergartens and elementary, middle, and high schools in Gwangju Metropolitan City will be extended from the originally scheduled February 3rd to the 13th.

The Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education announced on the 30th that this decision was made to participate in the government's special measures to strengthen quarantine.

Emergency care for kindergartens and special elementary schools will operate normally. Special schools will switch to remote classes for all grades, but 1-on-1 or 1-on-2 face-to-face education is possible while complying with quarantine rules.

Exceptions such as evaluations, end-of-grade reviews, closing ceremonies, and graduation ceremonies may hold in-person classes on the day of the event, limiting density to within one-third. In particular, graduation ceremonies must be conducted remotely or in minimal scale such as by class units, and external persons including parents are not allowed to attend.

Jang Hwi-guk, Superintendent of Gwangju Education, said, "Since the spread of COVID-19 has not subsided, remote classes will inevitably be extended until January 15th next year," and added, "We will also conduct graduation ceremonies on a minimal scale to ensure the safety of students."

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