{"id":2202136,"date":"2023-09-04T08:00:39","date_gmt":"2023-09-03T23:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/?p=2202136"},"modified":"2023-09-03T22:09:41","modified_gmt":"2023-09-03T13:09:41","slug":"south-korean-teachers-rally-yoon-government-softens-stance-with-polls-in-mind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/2023\/09\/south-korean-teachers-rally-yoon-government-softens-stance-with-polls-in-mind\/","title":{"rendered":"South Korean teachers rally; Yoon government softens stance with polls in mind"},"content":{"rendered":"

South Korean educators are expected to stage a walk-out to participate in a <\/span>major rally<\/span><\/a> on Monday. Aiming to demand better rights for educators, the protest is set to <\/span>commemorate<\/span><\/a> a 23-year-old teacher who took her life in July. This mobilization comes despite the government\u2019s <\/span>initial warning<\/span><\/a> of potential disciplinary actions. However, Education Minister Lee Ju-ho has adopted a <\/span>softer stance<\/span><\/a>, urging educators to remain at schools while emphasizing students\u2019 need for their presence.<\/span><\/p>\n

The eve of the rally was marred by the news that two more teachers, one from Seoul and the other from North Jeolla Province, <\/span>committed<\/span><\/a> suicide<\/span><\/a>, intensifying the spotlight on the educators\u2019 movement. Saturday\u2019s protest drew over <\/span>200,000<\/span><\/a> supporters in front of the National Assembly. Teachers are particularly frustrated with South Korea\u2019s <\/span>Child Welfare Act<\/span><\/a>, arguing that its vagueness allows for unfounded child abuse allegations against them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why It Matters<\/b><\/p>\n

In response to educators\u2019 demand for a safe classroom environment and legal protections, the South Korean government has proposed various measures, which include <\/span>revising<\/span><\/a> the Child Welfare Act. Additionally, the Education Ministry has rolled out <\/span>policies<\/span><\/a> permitting teachers to manage disruptive classroom behavior more effectively and has partnered with the Ministry of Justice to form a task force focusing on shielding educators from parents\u2019 child abuse claims.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Yoon administration\u2019s softer approach to the looming strike is a notable departure from its <\/span>typical tough stance<\/span><\/a> toward protests. While the administration has often projected a firm hand on strikes, this particular protest also affects young students and their parents \u2014 a demographic the administration can ill afford to alienate ahead of April\u2019s parliamentary elections. The Yoon administration, alongside the ruling People Power Party, will likely tread carefully as any misstep that might compel educators to extend their protests could prove costly at the ballot box.<\/span><\/p>\n

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South Korean educators are expected to stage a walk-out to participate in a major rally on Monday. Aiming to demand better rights for educators, the protest is set to commemorate a 23-year-old teacher who took her life in July. This mobilization comes despite the government\u2019s initial warning of potential disciplinary actions. 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