August 10, Remote Classes Implemented in Kindergartens and Schools Across Gyeongnam

Superintendent Park Jong-hoon: "Focusing on Ensuring Student Safety and Preventing Harm"

On the 9th, the Gyeongnam Office of Education decided to implement full remote classes for all schools in the province on the 10th in preparation for the approach of Typhoon Khanun, the 6th typhoon of the season, during an emergency situation assessment meeting.

According to the provincial Office of Education, most of the 1,633 schools and kindergartens in the province are currently on vacation, but as of the 10th, 222 institutions are operating.

These include 112 kindergartens, 9 elementary schools, 29 middle schools, 70 high schools, and 2 special schools that have already started or are scheduled to start on that day.

Following the decision of the provincial Office of Education, all kindergarteners and students will participate in remote classes from home on that day.

Gyeongnam Superintendent of Education Park Jong-hoon is presiding over an emergency situation assessment meeting in preparation for the approach of Typhoon Khanun, the 6th typhoon.
[Photo by Gyeongnam Office of Education]

On the early morning of the 10th, the provincial Office of Education will enter a phased emergency work system in accordance with the Korea Meteorological Administration’s forecast that the typhoon will approach the sea near Seogwipo City, Jeju, with a "strong" intensity, then move inland and directly affect Gyeongnam.

They will collect real-time weather information such as the typhoon’s path and weather warnings, and prevent typhoon damage through emergency communication systems and pre-inspection of facilities.

At the meeting held that day, Superintendent Park Jong-hoon instructed, “Depending on the progress of the typhoon, schools should consult in advance with the local education support offices about academic operations on the 9th and 11th and inform parents accordingly.”

He ordered all affiliated institutions and schools to ensure student safety, review proactive academic operations, maintain emergency work and communication systems according to the situation stages, and thoroughly prevent casualties and property damage.

He also urged that any damage be reported immediately to the relevant education support office and the provincial Office of Education.

Detailed measures emphasized include ▲ moving objects that could be blown away by strong winds to safe places ▲ securing classroom window frames ▲ inspecting school retaining walls and fences ▲ safety measures at construction sites ▲ checking drainage channels ▲ inspecting facilities in areas prone to landslides or retaining wall collapse.

Superintendent Park said, “This typhoon is particularly concerning because it comes after previous heavy rains that have weakened the ground. Please manage the situation thoroughly to ensure student safety and do your best to prevent damage to facilities.”

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