Busan to Switch Entirely to Remote Classes... Busan Office of Education Suspends School Attendance on 19th Due to Nanmadol Impact

The eye of Typhoon Nanmadol, No. 14. [Image source=Korea Meteorological Administration]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] On the 19th, when Typhoon Nanmadol approaches the Korean Peninsula, all schools in Busan city will switch to remote classes.

The Busan Metropolitan Office of Education held a disaster response situation inspection meeting chaired by the Superintendent on the 18th, followed by a situation assessment meeting led by the Deputy Superintendent. They decided to implement full remote classes at all schools on the 19th, when the typhoon is expected to directly affect the area.

This typhoon is forecasted to pass through the Kyushu region of Japan with a "very strong" intensity starting from the 18th and impact Busan on the 19th.

Along with the full remote class implementation, if care is needed, schools plan to ensure safety within the school and secure safe commuting to and from school (including accompaniment by guardians).

The Busan Office of Education has been operating a dedicated situation management team since the 17th. They have activated an emergency system to prevent typhoon damage by collecting real-time weather information, checking emergency contact systems, and pre-managing facilities.

Ha Yun-su, Superintendent of Busan Metropolitan Office of Education, said, "The typhoon is expected to have a direct impact on the morning of Monday the 19th," and urged, "All schools should make every effort to ensure student safety and protect school facilities."

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