Jeong Seung-yoon, Busan Superintendent of Education Preliminary Candidate, Announces 5 Major Pledges and 15 Core Tasks

Introduction of Korean and English Literacy Diagnostic System, Expansion of Economic Education
Establishment of Dedicated Teacher System for Administrative Tasks, Promotion of Free Kindergarten Education

Jeong Seung-yoon, a preliminary candidate running in the Busan Superintendent of Education by-election, announced five core pledges and 15 key tasks on the 4th.

Candidate Jeong stated, “I will take the lead in nurturing 100,000 global talents in Busan to protect the Republic of Korea and propel Busan forward,” unveiling pledges centered on the introduction of a Korean and English literacy diagnostic system, expansion of economic education, and the establishment of a dedicated teacher system for administrative tasks.

The five core pledges he announced that day are ▲introduction of a Korean and English literacy diagnostic system ▲expansion of economic education ▲establishment of a dedicated teacher system for administrative tasks ▲creating safe schools where children can be entrusted with peace of mind ▲and active promotion of free kindergarten education.

The introduction of the Korean and English literacy diagnostic system involves diagnosing and prescribing measures for children’s reading and comprehension abilities from kindergarten through lower elementary grades to provide a foundation for basic academic skills. The implementation plans include ▲customized education from diagnosis to prescription and monitoring ▲conducting Korean literacy diagnostics upon entering elementary school ▲and expanding learning-type Neulbom education.

To expand economic education, the key tasks identified are ▲full introduction of financial, economic, and coding curricula ▲cultivation of 10,000 youth startup talents ▲and establishment of ‘Smart Learning Centers’ in five regional zones.

As a pledge for fair and efficient educational administration, he proposed the establishment of a ‘dedicated teacher system for administrative tasks.’ This aims to reduce the excessive administrative burden on teachers and allow them to focus on teaching and student guidance. To achieve this, he suggested ▲establishing fairness in budget, personnel, and evaluation ▲gradually reducing the number of students per class ▲and building a system that enables teachers to concentrate on teaching and student guidance.

To create safe schools where children can be entrusted with peace of mind, the implementation plans include ▲full implementation of a ‘Safe Commuting Notification’ system ▲expansion of health and aptitude testing areas through ‘specialized medical institutions’ ▲and establishing guidelines to prevent smartphone and media addiction and regulate their use within schools.

To actively promote free kindergarten education, the main tasks selected are ▲establishment of expert advisory committees under the direct supervision of the Superintendent of Education by field ▲strengthening career and academic support centers in five regional zones ▲and improving the treatment of private kindergarten teachers.

Candidate Jeong Seung-yoon emphasized, “The country is in chaos, and the people who will save the Republic of Korea from this chaos are free, wise, and courageous citizens,” adding, “I will provide education that nurtures our children into citizens who pioneer the future with free will, who discern truth from falsehood and live harmoniously with others who think differently, and who have the courage to stand against injustice and protect the Republic of Korea in times of crisis.”

Candidate Jeong promised, “Freedom is not obtained for free,” and “I will teach our children that freedom and democracy did not fall from the sky but were protected and must be protected as precious values through bloodshed and sacrifice.”

Jeong Seung-yoon, a preliminary candidate for the Busan Superintendent of Education by-election, is announcing five core pledges and fifteen key tasks.

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