Lee Jae-myung: "Simultaneous 3 PM Dismissal for Elementary Students, Care Provided Until 7 PM"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] Lee Jae-myung, the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea, has declared the introduction of a 3 PM dismissal system for elementary schools and the provision of care services until 7 PM. Considering that elementary school dismissal times are earlier than those of kindergartens and daycare centers and vary by day of the week, he proposed implementing a simultaneous 3 PM dismissal system.

On the 21st, Lee stated on Facebook, "Full attendance at elementary schools will begin tomorrow, and parents are already very worried," adding, "We will promote a simultaneous 3 PM dismissal for elementary schools in line with international trends." He promised, "Since our dismissal times are earlier, the regular class hours are shorter than the OECD average. We will introduce regional curricula like other OECD countries, focusing on lower grades where class hours have increased."

He emphasized, "We will provide various programs such as basic academic skill improvement, arts and physical education, and creative experiences to enable personalized education for students." He also plans to improve educational conditions simultaneously by reducing the number of students per class, implementing phased measures starting with low-density classes, constructing complex facilities for overcrowded classes, and increasing staff including teachers.

Furthermore, Lee said, "We will provide quality care (classroom care) until 7 PM after regular classes end," and announced plans to operate this in cooperation with education support offices and local governments. He added, "We will carefully plan and implement this together with schools, local governments, and communities so that children receive appropriate education and care, and parents do not have to worry about career interruptions."

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