Busan Superintendent Re-election Candidate Cha Jeong-in "Received Support from 205 Busan National University Professors"

"The Optimal Candidate with Proven Leadership and Educational Philosophy"

On the 27th, Cha Jeong-in, a preliminary candidate running for the Busan Superintendent of Education by-election, announced that he has secured support from 205 full-time and emeritus professors of Pusan National University.

The professors who participated in the declaration expressed their support for candidate Cha at 4 p.m. that day. They evaluated him as "the best person to bring change to Busan education" and stated, "We strongly recommend candidate Cha, who has demonstrated outstanding leadership while leading Pusan National University, as the next Superintendent of Education to the citizens."

They explained their reasons for support by highlighting that during his tenure as president of Pusan National University, Cha Jeong-in achieved △ the integration of Pusan National University and Busan National University of Education △ selection as a glocal university △ revolutionary improvements in learning and campus environments △ mediation and resolution of the Pusan National University Hospital strike △ legal amendments to the regional talent public institution employment quota system, all within his four-year term.

They also emphasized his excellent strategy and execution skills, noting that during his presidency, Pusan National University recorded a significant rise in global university rankings, and identified him as "the right person to bring new changes to Busan education."

The professors claimed, "Candidate Cha Jeong-in's unique confidence and perseverance, combined with his democratic leadership that values communication, will shine in Busan's educational administration." They also emphasized that he is a true educator who cares for students with a bright and gentle personality.

They expressed their support by stating, "The leader of Busan education now must be someone who can understand the new trends of the era, such as globalization and the AI revolution. They must have a clear educational philosophy centered on students, as well as broad perspectives and diverse experiences, and candidate Cha Jeong-in is such a person."

Candidate Cha Jeong-in responded, "I will do my best to meet the expectations of many who hope for change and innovation in Busan education," adding, "I will create a city where it is good to educate children and help Busan develop into an educational and cultural city."

A support declaration ceremony by 205 professors from Pusan National University for Cha Jeong-in, a preliminary candidate in the Busan Superintendent of Education by-election, is underway.

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