Gwangju Teachers' Union: "Impeachment Ruling Should Be Broadcast Live in All Schools"

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The Gwangju Teachers' Union has urged the Gwangju Office of Education to instruct all schools to watch the live broadcast of the Constitutional Court's verdict on the impeachment trial of President Yoon Suk-yeol, framing it as an opportunity for "democracy education."

On the 95th day since the impeachment trial case of President Yoon Sukyeol was submitted to the Constitutional Court, the Constitutional Court in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the 19th. Photo by Yonhap News

On the 20th, the Gwangju Teachers' Union issued a statement saying, "The Constitutional Court's impeachment verdict is a rare opportunity for students to learn about democracy," and demanded, "The Gwangju Office of Education should guide all schools, including elementary schools, to watch the live broadcast."

The union emphasized, "There is precedent for watching live broadcasts on TV in schools during the impeachment verdict of former President Park Geun-hye in 2017, and the Jeonbuk Office of Education also recommended viewing as part of democracy education," adding, "It is important to show students this decisive moment firsthand once again."

The union further criticized, "The Gwangju Office of Education took no action even during martial law, and while teachers and some principals are participating in Saturday candlelight rallies, the office has not responded at all," urging, "The Gwangju Office of Education must take immediate action."

The Gwangju Teachers' Union reiterated its call for the office to "at the very least, provide guidance to watch the impeachment verdict," and strongly urged the immediate issuance of an official notice to all schools.

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