Discussion Forum with About 100 School Meal Officials from Gyeongnam

Do Education Office Holds Integrity Empathy Story Forum

On the 22nd, the Gyeongnam Office of Education held a Clean Integrity Empathy Story Forum for school meal stakeholders at Changwon National University.

According to the provincial Office of Education on the 23rd, the event was organized to provide a time for communication and empathy among school meal suppliers, school sites, and the Office of Education, aiming to improve the quality of school meals and find ways for mutual growth and development.

Topics included ▲origin labeling of food ingredients ▲investigation of transaction price practices ▲joint inspection results of suppliers by related agencies ▲school meal integrity promotion policies ▲suggestions from suppliers and open discussions.

A Clean Governance Empathy Forum for School Meal Officials of Gyeongnam Office of Education is being held.
[Photo by Gyeongnam Office of Education]

About 100 people attended the event, including representatives from school meal ingredient suppliers, nutrition teachers, dietitians, and officials from education support offices.

A supplier representative said, “There is a need for policies to crack down on disguised companies, accurate preparation and disclosure of base amounts, and protection of local businesses,” adding, “We expect this event to somewhat reduce conflicts occurring on site.”

Yoo Sang-jo, Director of the Education Welfare Division, said, “This gathering provided an opportunity for suppliers, schools, and Office of Education officials to come together, understand, and empathize with each other's difficulties,” and added, “The Office of Education will also strive to ensure clean and safe school meals.”

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