Chungnam Office of Education Suspends Lee Han-bok, Dangjin Education Director

Kim Ji-cheol, Chungnam Superintendent of Education, "Will Handle According to Principles"

Chungnam Office of Education building exterior

The Chungnam Office of Education has suspended Lee Han-bok, the head of the Dangjin Education Support Office, from his position. This comes just 28 days after his appointment.

According to the Chungnam Office of Education on the 1st, following the notification of investigation commencement from the Chungnam Police Agency, Superintendent Kim Ji-chul decided on the 28th of last month to suspend Lee from his position.

Accordingly, Song Ha-jong will serve as the acting director of the Dangjin Office of Education's Curriculum Department.

The Office of Education plans to decide on disciplinary actions based on the results of the police investigation.

At the weekly work report held that day, Superintendent Kim said, "I am dismayed that recent individual misconduct has tarnished the honor of Chungnam education," adding, "We will take this matter seriously and handle it according to principles."

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