Dismissal of 14 Kwangshin High School Executives for Arbitrary Board Operations

Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Cancels Appointment Approval of Gwangshin Academy Executives
Audit Reveals Procedural Flaws in Board Resolutions
Temporary Executives to Be Appointed by Arbitration Committee

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education has decided to dismiss 14 current and former executives of Gwangsin Academy, the school foundation that operates Gwangsin Middle School, Gwangsin High School, and Gwangsin Broadcasting Arts High School.

On the 19th, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, the decision to revoke the approval of the executives' appointments was based on procedural issues during the operation of the Gwangsin Academy board of directors. It was found that there were procedural defects, such as fabricating a board meeting without actually holding it, or passing executive appointment agendas without meeting the quorum requirements.

The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education plans to appoint temporary directors through the Private School Dispute Mediation Committee and proceed with efforts to normalize the schools. Previously, the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education conducted a complaint audit on Gwangsin Academy in 2019 and, after hearings at the end of last year, made the decision to revoke the approval of the executives' appointments.

A representative from the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education explained, "The decision to revoke the approval of the executives' appointments was made due to procedural issues, and since the new semester is approaching, we intend to promptly appoint new executives to avoid any operational gaps at the schools. After normalization, the appointment of new executives will be handled by the Dispute Mediation Committee and must meet legal requirements."

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