Gwangju Office of Education Completes Asbestos Removal at 16 Schools During Winter Vacation

The Gwangju Office of Education announced on the 9th that asbestos dismantling and removal work carried out at 16 schools during the winter break was completed at all sites before the start of the new semester.

Gwangju Office of Education conducted asbestos dismantling and removal work at a total of 16 schools during last winter and completed all the work before the start of the semester. Provided by Gwangju Office of Education

Since January, the city office removed a total of 73,319 square meters of asbestos at 7 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 4 high schools. A monitoring team consisting of parents, environmental groups, and external experts inspected the sites, and all 16 schools received a "suitable" evaluation.

The city office plans to complete asbestos removal at all schools in the district in phases by 2026. Superintendent Lee Jeongseon said, "We will continue to proceed with asbestos removal without delay to provide students with a pleasant environment."

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