Density Adjustment and Early School Closure... Gyeongnam Office of Education Faces Inevitable COVID-19 Academic Operation Adjustments

Superintendent Park Jong-hoon is holding a press conference regarding adjustments to academic operations.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Saerom] The Gyeongsangnam-do Office of Education is implementing adjustments to academic operations to ensure the safety of members of the educational community and students.

The Office of Education had been conducting full in-person attendance for the second semester, but made this decision due to a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases following the 'gradual recovery to daily life.'

Starting from the 20th, the density of overcrowded and oversized schools will be adjusted. For elementary schools, grades 1-2 will attend school every day, while grades 3-6 will attend at three-quarters capacity. For middle and high schools, density will be maintained at two-thirds, while kindergartens, special schools, and after-school care classrooms will operate normally.

General schools that are not overcrowded or oversized will also adjust density considering local infection situations and remaining academic schedules.

Additionally, early vacations are being actively recommended within the scope where academic operation adjustments are possible.

Superintendent Park Jonghun stated, “In a situation where children’s safety is seriously threatened, I earnestly urge students and parents to actively get vaccinated,” adding, “We will thoroughly inspect and prepare preemptive measures to ensure that children’s learning and safety are not compromised.”

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