Lee Jae-myung: "'Age 5 School Entry' May Lead to Career Breaks for Working Moms... Yoon Must Reconsider from the Start"
Education Sector, Parents, and Civic Groups Launch All-Out Opposition
'Age 5 School Admission' Sparks Widespread Controversy
Lee Jae-myung, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending and speaking at the National Defense Committee plenary meeting held at the National Assembly on the 1st. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@
View original image[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] On the 2nd, Lee Jae-myung, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, expressed opposition to the Ministry of Education's proposal to revise the school system for 'elementary school admission at age 5,' stating that it "could also lead to career interruptions for working moms and working dads."
On the same day, through social media (SNS), Lee said, "Education policies that determine a person's life and prepare the country's future should not be unilaterally pushed forward based on a single directive from the president." He pointed out, "This is a hastily pushed school system reform without consultation with parents, teachers, and education offices, which was not included in the president's pledges or national tasks," adding, "There is significant confusion among parents who will face increased childcare burdens."
Lee stated, "According to the government's plan, 5- and 6-year-olds will start entering school simultaneously in just three years, but it is questionable whether the infrastructure to support this is prepared," and added, "Financial investment must also back the expansion of teachers and classrooms due to the increase in the number of students at a specific point in time."
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Lee requested, "I ask President Yoon Seok-yeol to withdraw this school system reform plan and reconsider it from the beginning," and said, "Following the Police Bureau issue, unilateral policy implementation without social consensus among various stakeholders is being repeated, including this school system reform. I hope we can put our heads together to eliminate educational disparities and design the direction of future education. As the majority party in the legislature, the Democratic Party and I will actively create alternatives."
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