Smiles Bloom Thanks to Teachers Like This... Korea Workers' Compensation and Welfare Service Selects Ryu Hanbyul for 'Childcare Teacher of the Year Award'

Dedication to Infant and Child Safety and Health at Changwon Daycare Center
Earning Deep Trust from Parents and Colleagues for 13 Years

Among the 900 daycare teachers nationwide at centers operated by the Korea Workers' Compensation and Welfare Service, who has been recognized this year for making the most outstanding contributions to the health and safety of infants and young children?

On September 29, the Korea Workers' Compensation and Welfare Service (President Park Jonggil) selected Ryu Hanbyul, a teacher at Changwon Daycare Center, as the recipient of the 4th Childcare Teacher of the Year Award, held to encourage outstanding teachers at its directly managed daycare centers.

As the government’s policy to integrate early childhood education and care is being implemented in earnest to address the low birth rate and strengthen the childcare system, the Service annually discovers and honors teachers who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and responsibility in the field.

This year’s awardee, Teacher Ryu, has been highly trusted by parents and colleagues alike for her dedication to the health and safety of infants and young children for over ten years since joining Changwon Daycare Center in 2012.

Lee Jeonghan, Director of Welfare Projects at the Korea Workers' Compensation and Welfare Service (left), is presenting a plaque and bouquet to Ryu Hanbyul, a teacher at Changwon Daycare Center, who was selected as the 4th Annual Childcare Teacher of the Year.

Last year, Teacher Ryu was recognized for her expertise by winning the grand prize in a contest for best practices in preventing smartphone overdependence and the top award in a contest for childcare field experience essays. She has also contributed to the discovery of best practices in child safety and health, the operation of open daycare centers, and the provision of services for vulnerable children, leading to the growth of both herself and the institution through a variety of activities.

The Korea Workers' Compensation and Welfare Service currently operates 37 directly managed daycare centers nationwide to provide reliable public childcare services where workers can entrust their children with peace of mind. At present, about 900 teachers care for approximately 3,600 infants and young children, offering customized care services such as infant care, Saturday care, and extended night care.

In addition, the Service is strengthening its role as a regional hub for public daycare by introducing specialized programs utilizing AI technology and differentiated safety management systems.

President Park Jonggil of the Korea Workers' Compensation and Welfare Service stated, "The dedication and passion of childcare teachers are the driving force that allows children to grow up safely and happily," and added, "I hope this award will serve as an opportunity for the sense of duty and professionalism of childcare teachers to be further respected."

Ryu Hanbyul, a teacher at the Korea Workers' Compensation and Welfare Service Changwon Daycare Center, who was selected as the 4th Annual Childcare Teacher of the Year, stood in front of the camera with the children after the award ceremony.

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