Jeju Elementary Student Assaults Teacher, Education Officials Open Inquiry

An elementary school teacher identified as A was assaulted during a counseling session last month at a school in Jeju City, suffering injuries expected to take two weeks to heal. According to the Jeju Teachers’ Labor Union and others, the student allegedly punched and kicked the teacher during the session. After the incident became known, education authorities began an investigation to confirm the exact circumstances and the school’s response. As concerns over teachers’ rights and student guidance draw renewed attention, follow-up measures are expected depending on the findings. Source: mk.co.kr