Taebaek City Strongly Urges Gangwon Office of Education to Improve Student Safety and Educational Environment

Mayor Lee Sangho Meets with Superintendent Shin Kyungho
Discussion on Installing Heating Cables on Steep School Routes and Improving Aging Facilities

Taebaek City in Gangwon Province (Mayor Lee Sangho) announced that on the 11th it held a meeting with Shin Kyungho, Superintendent of Education of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, and proposed key education agenda items aimed at ensuring student safety in winter and improving the educational environment.

Lee Sangho, Mayor of Taebaek, is meeting with Shin Kyungho, Superintendent of Education of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, on the 11th. Provided by Taebaek City.

At the meeting, Taebaek City explained that, due to the characteristics of the highland area, frequent snowfall and road icing in winter pose a high risk of traffic accidents for commuting students, and requested that the Office of Education install heating cables on the steep school routes used by students commuting to Hwangji High School and Jangseong Girls' High School.

The city also proposed improvements to the aging facilities of Sangjang Middle School. Sangjang Middle School is in need of facility upgrades such as corridors, entrances, and stands due to building deterioration, and the city requested active budget support from the Office of Education for repairs to facilities directly related to student safety and for maintenance of the educational environment.

In addition, they discussed support measures for the stable operation of local school athletic teams and for fostering sports talent. To promote school sports, the city plans to provide subsidies for sports expenses and to review measures to improve training conditions for students and support for athletic team coaches.

Superintendent Shin Kyungho said, "I fully understand the situation on the school front lines and share the view that improving the educational environment is necessary," adding, "We will actively review not only student safety but also facility improvements and support for school athletic teams."

An official from Taebaek City stated, "Student safety is a value that must take precedence over any policy," and added, "By installing heating cables on steep school routes and improving school facilities, we will work closely with Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province so that students can study in a safer and more pleasant environment."

Meanwhile, Taebaek City is currently operating heating cable systems at 28 snow-removal-vulnerable locations, including village inner roads, slopes, and sidewalk sections, and plans to expand the installation of heating cables in areas vulnerable to safety risks in the future.

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