Gwangju and Jeonnam Education Offices: "Yoon Impeachment Trial Broadcast as Educational Opportunity"

Guidance on Watching the Live Broadcast and Special Educational Activities
Gwangju Redistributes Teacher Resources
Jeonnam Recommends Viewing by Class Unit

The Gwangju and Jeonnam Offices of Education have recommended that schools watch the live broadcast of the Constitutional Court’s verdict on the impeachment trial of President Yoon Suk-yeol on the 4th. The intention is to provide students with an educational opportunity to witness the decision of a constitutional institution firsthand and to understand its functions and democratic procedures.

On the afternoon of February 15, in front of Jeonil Building 245 in Dong-gu, Gwangju, at Geumnam-ro area, Gwangju Emergency Action held the 14th "Gwangju Citizens' General Rally" to call for the impeachment of President Yoon Seokyeol and the eradication of internal rebellion forces, where citizens are shouting slogans. Photo by Song Bohyun

On the 1st, the Gwangju Office of Education issued an official notice encouraging schools to use the live broadcast of the impeachment trial as a chance to help students understand the principles of the Constitution and democracy, allowing each school to conduct related educational activities according to their circumstances. The office also redistributed the “Democratic Citizenship Education Teacher Resource,” which was originally developed in December last year to respond to martial law situations, so that teachers can use it in class or special programs.

This resource includes the definition and legal basis of martial law, a timeline of the December 3 martial law declaration, historical cases of martial law, the role of democratic values, and civic education. It is designed to allow teachers to maintain political neutrality while encouraging discussion and reflection with students. Superintendent Lee Jeongseon stated, “I hope this special educational opportunity will help students in schools reflect on the meaning of democracy and grow as democratic citizens.”

On the same day, the Jeonnam Office of Education also sent an official notice to all schools, autonomously recommending that students watch the live broadcast of the Constitutional Court’s verdict or participate in related classes, either by class, grade, or the whole school, through faculty meetings and other means. The office also provided guidance on how to use the “Protecting the Values of Democracy and the Constitution” educational materials in conjunction with lessons, and requested that schools actively discuss ways to ensure as many students as possible can participate.

Both the Gwangju and Jeonnam Offices of Education have made it clear that the decision to watch the live broadcast or conduct related educational activities is to be made autonomously by each school principal.

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