Gifted Boy Baek Kanghyun Rejects Seoul Science High School's Leave of Absence Recommendation: "I Will Withdraw"

"School Violence Investigation Must End Before Action... No Reason to Attend School"

Baek Kang-hyun (11), the "gifted boy" who enrolled at Seoul Science High School but announced his intention to withdraw after just one semester, reiterated on the 23rd that he will proceed with his withdrawal as planned.

According to Yonhap News on the same day, at 10 a.m., Baek and his mother visited Seoul Science High School and had a meeting with the school principal.

[Photo by Baek Kanghyun on Instagram]

Earlier reports that Baek had withdrawn his intention to quit and planned to return to school on the 24th were repeatedly denied by Baek's father.

On this day, Baek's father said, "We rejected Seoul Science High School's suggestion of a one-year leave of absence and once again expressed our intention to withdraw."

He added, "Even if the victim does not want it, the School Violence Countermeasure Committee (Hakpokwi) must be convened, and according to school regulations, the final withdrawal process can only be completed after this procedure is finished." This means that the withdrawal process is postponed until the school violence investigation is completed.

Baek's father also said, "Until the withdrawal process is finalized, Kang-hyun will not attend school," and added, "We hope to conclude this quickly so that our son can energetically pursue something new."

Baek appeared on SBS's "Young Genius Discovery" in 2016 when he was 41 months old, showcasing outstanding talents in mathematics and music, gaining attention by solving equations. He graduated from elementary school in three years and entered middle school, and after just one year, he enrolled at Seoul Science High School at the age of 10 in March but withdrew as of the 18th.

Baek's father announced Baek's withdrawal through YouTube on the 18th. On the 21st, he claimed that Baek had been continuously bullied and that the school and teachers were aware but neglected the situation. He also said, "Whenever Baek participated in group projects, he was often excluded and treated like an invisible person."

The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education announced on the 22nd that Seoul Science High School will investigate the allegations of school violence against Baek through a dedicated organization.

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