Former Hampyeong Superintendent Kim Seungho Withdraws Intention to Run for Jeonnam Superintendent of Education

Seungho Kim, Former Hampyeong Education Director

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jun-kyung] Kim Seung-ho, former Hampyeong Education Director, who was mentioned as a candidate for the Jeonnam Superintendent of Education next year, has announced his intention not to run for the position.

On the 16th, former Education Director Kim Seung-ho stated, “I have decided to withdraw from the Jeonnam Superintendent of Education election next year and will pursue a path of contributing to education as a scholar.”

Kim said, “I had decided to run for superintendent to correct the direction of Jeonnam education, which is in a crisis. According to the original plan, there was supposed to be an inauguration ceremony next month. However, as I prepared, I realized there were too many obstacles that could not be overcome by educational philosophy alone.”

He added, “First of all, there were too many practical constraints. Organizational strength and a large budget for election preparations were among the challenges to be solved. It may sound like an excuse, but as an educator who purely loves education, I realized there were obstacles that were impossible to overcome,” expressing his honest feelings.

He continued, “It is also difficult to immediately give up my university lectures and thesis advisor position. I am currently serving as an advisor to students preparing their doctoral dissertations, and I thought I should not abandon them, which was also a reason for withdrawing my candidacy.”

He concluded, “My belief that Jeonnam education, which has not been faithful to its essence, needs improvement remains unchanged. I apologize to those who have shown interest and support so far. Although I have withdrawn my candidacy, regardless of whether I run or not, I will do my best for the development of Jeonnam education.”

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