Jeonnam Provincial Assembly Member Choi Jeonghun: "Statutory Charges Payment by Private Schools Only 10%"

20.3% Payment Rate in Previous Year... Actual Remittance Remains Extremely Low
Calls for Stronger Institutional Measures and Greater Foundation Accountability

Choi Jeonghun, a member of the Jeonnam Provincial Assembly (Democratic Party of Korea, Mokpo 4), pointed out the issue of the low payment rate of statutory charges by private schools in the province during the administrative audit of the Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education on November 4, and called for institutional improvements.

The 'statutory charges for private schools' refer to the amount that school corporations are legally required to pay for the four major insurances, including pensions and health insurance premiums for faculty and staff.

Jeonghoon Choi, a member of the Jeonnam Provincial Assembly, urged the resolution of the issue regarding the payment rate of statutory charges by private schools during the administrative audit of the Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education. Provided by Jeonnam Provincial Assembly

According to Assemblyman Choi, the payment rate of statutory charges by private schools in Jeonnam was 18.5% in 2022, 19.4% in 2023, and 20.3% in 2024, showing only a slight increase. However, excluding the seven schools that paid 100%, the actual payment rate remains at only about 10%.

He stated, "Even private schools that pay little to no statutory charges exercise the same authority over school operations," emphasizing that "administrative sanctions should not be delayed under the pretext of protecting students' right to learn."

He added, "It is necessary to establish institutional measures and strengthen the responsibility of foundations for schools with low payment rates, as long as these actions do not infringe upon students' right to education."

In response, Seo Youngok, Director of Policy Planning, explained, "Some private schools face a heavy burden due to a lack of profit-generating businesses," and added, "We are discussing related issues through city and provincial education office councils, and are also considering measures to induce school closures or consolidations."

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