Jeong Seok-woong, Jeonnam Superintendent of Education, Welcomes Supreme Court Dismissal Ruling on Dismissed Teachers

Jang Seok-ung, Superintendent of Education of Jeonnam

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jun-kyung] Jang Seok-woong, Superintendent of Education of Jeonnam, expressed a welcoming stance on the Supreme Court ruling that overturned his fine imposed by the Korean Teachers and Education Workers Union (KTU) on the 14th.

On that day, Superintendent Jang Seok-woong stated in a press release, “The Minister of Employment and Labor, on September 17, 2012, requested me, then chairman, to amend the KTU regulations that maintained the membership of unfairly dismissed union members, citing that it violated Article 2 of the Teachers' Union Act. However, I judged this to be unfair and refused,” and added, “Subsequently, I was prosecuted, and the first and second trial courts sentenced both me and the KTU to fines of 3 million won each.”

He continued, “After the second trial verdict, a provision was newly established in the Teachers' Union Act last year allowing not only legally recognized teachers but also dismissed teachers to join the teachers' union,” and emphasized, “The Supreme Court reflected this and on the 13th issued a dismissal ruling, correcting the previous erroneous judgment.”

He added, “Although somewhat delayed, I pay respect to the Supreme Court ruling that has restored legal justice,” and urged, “I ask the KTU to devote itself even more to practicing the founding spirit of true education and to take the lead in innovation and change in education.”

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