Gyeongbuk Office of Education Lowers School Entry Age Policy ... Need to Gather Various Opinions

Empathizing with Parents' Concerns, a Long-Term Deliberation Process is Needed

Gyeongbuk Office of Education.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Gwiyeol] The Gyeongbuk Office of Education announced on the 4th that a long-term deliberation process is necessary through collecting various opinions regarding the Ministry of Education's 'lowering of the school entry age to 5 years old.'

On the 29th of last month, the Ministry of Education announced plans to promote a school system reform that supports the education of all children from an early stage to ensure their safe growth and reduce the burden on parents.

Superintendent Lim said, "I understand that parents are very concerned about this announcement from the Ministry of Education," and added, "National education policy requires a long-term process of collecting opinions and review that reflects students' developmental stages and the conditions of educational sites."

Superintendent Lim Jong-sik emphasized, "While we agree on supporting all children to start education without disparities from the starting line, the policy of lowering the school entry age requires efforts to seek solutions by collecting diverse opinions from various sectors raised during public discussion and deliberation processes."

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