Scenes from the First Day of School in the Second Semester Amid COVID-19

'Be careful on your way' A parent at the main gate of Woljeong Elementary School in Gangseo-gu is greeting their daughter who is going to school. / Photo by Joint Press Corps

'Long time no see' Students of Seongwon Elementary School in Mapo-gu are going to school while receiving greetings from their teacher. Photo by Joint Press Corps

Amid the spread of COVID-19, a significant number of elementary, middle, and high schools have started the second semester. With the policy to expand in-person attendance, partial attendance was implemented even in level 4 areas such as the Seoul metropolitan area. Here is a collection of scenes from the school commute on the 17th.

'Holding Mom's Hand Tight,' students of Woljeong Elementary School in Gangseo-gu are going to school. / Photo by Joint Press Corps

'A student from Woljeong Elementary School in Gangseo-gu is going to school amid teachers' attention.' / Photo by Joint Press Corps

'Nice to see you' Students of Seongwon Elementary School in Mapo-gu are going to school.
Photo by Joint Press Corps

'Have a good day' An elderly woman is hanging a bag on her grandson at the main gate of Woljeong Elementary School in Gangseo-gu. / Photo by Joint Press Corps

'Full of Worry' A parent at the main gate of Woljeong Elementary School in Gangseo-gu watches the back of their son going to school. / Photo by Joint Press Corps

'A Parent' in front of Woljeong Elementary School in Gangseo-gu is wiping the sweat of their child who is going to school. / Photo by Joint Press Corps

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