Gyeonggi Office of Education Will Not Provide Salaries if Private Teachers Are Selected Without Consultation

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] The Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education will maintain a strict stance against private school corruption and significantly strengthen preventive policies.

This follows the results of an internal audit on the A Academy Foundation located in Pyeongtaek, which led to a request for investigation to the Southern Gyeonggi Police Agency. The investigation uncovered large-scale hiring corruption, including bribery and exam paper leaks during the private school teacher selection process.

To prevent disputes over fairness in the hiring of private school teachers, the Gyeonggi Office of Education will reinforce strict measures against private school corruption and, starting next year, will conduct the appointment process for private school teachers under the same standards and procedures as public school teachers.

Additionally, if a private school foundation hires new teachers without consulting the Gyeonggi Office of Education, it will no longer provide personnel expenses supported by financial deficit subsidies. Furthermore, executives of foundations involved in teacher hiring corruption will face cancellation of executive approval and will be reported to relevant authorities.

These measures aim to ensure fairness and objectivity in the hiring of new private school teachers and to facilitate smooth teacher supply and the creation of a stable learning environment.

Moreover, the Office will jointly respond to expedite the revision of the 'Partial Amendment to the Private School Act,' which is being promoted together with Gyeonggi Province and the Gyeonggi Provincial Council.

Kim Yong-ho, Director of School Support at the Gyeonggi Office of Education, emphasized, "To prevent disputes over fairness related to the hiring of private school teachers in advance and to realize fair private education, active cooperation and participation from private schools are essential. The Office of Education will also make greater efforts by preparing various support measures for the development of fair private education."

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