Yoo Eun-hye: "Expanding In-Person Classes in the Second Semester Possible Through University Quarantine and Member Consultation"

Deputy Prime Minister Yoo Eun-hye Holds Meeting with Korea Council for University Education and Korea Council for College Education
"Need to Expand In-Person Activities in Second Semester and Restore University Daily Life"
"In-Person Activities Outside Classes Possible Only with Collaborative Quarantine System Among Members"

On the 14th, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education Yoo Eun-hye held a meeting with the chairpersons of the Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) and the Korean Council for College Education (KCCE) at the Korea Educational Facilities Safety Institute in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] Deputy Prime Minister Yoo Eun-hye met with university officials and stated that expanding face-to-face classes from the second semester is necessary, based on the establishment of a quarantine system and consensus among members.

On the 14th, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education Yoo Eun-hye held a meeting with the presidents of the Korea Council for University Education (KCUE) and the Korea Council for College Education (KCCE) at the Korea Education Facilities Safety Institute in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, to hear opinions regarding academic operations for the second semester.

On this day, Deputy Prime Minister Yoo said, "For the growth and future of students, it is necessary to expand face-to-face activities more in the upcoming second semester and restore the daily life of universities," adding, "With the expansion of vaccinations and the accumulated quarantine capabilities of universities so far, it is believed that expanding face-to-face classes will be possible."

The Ministry of Education has proposed prioritizing vaccinations for university faculty and staff engaged in face-to-face work. Along with this, the roadmap for full in-person attendance for the second semester, scheduled to be announced this month, will also include content related to the expansion of face-to-face classes at universities.

On the 14th, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education Yoo Eun-hye held a meeting with the chairpersons of the Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) and the Korean Council for College Education (KCCE) at the Korea Educational Facilities Safety Institute in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

Deputy Prime Minister Yoo emphasized, "Universities need to be considered differently from elementary, middle, and high schools," and added, "Expanding face-to-face classes or face-to-face activities outside of classes is only possible by establishing a cooperative quarantine system among university members."

She continued, "Since there are differences in (COVID-19) situations by region and the characteristics of universities and majors must be taken into account, preparations must be made meticulously through prior consultations with members."

Deputy Prime Minister Yoo said, "The Ministry of Education is preparing to expand face-to-face classes by creating more supplemented guidelines and various support measures that can help with quarantine."

Along with this, Deputy Prime Minister Yoo requested, "It is also necessary to solidify programs that promote students' social and emotional exchanges. Please review and supplement the 'Mental Health Support Measures' announced by the Ministry of Education in February."

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