Yeom Tae-young, Chair of National Association of Mayors and Governors, "Active Support for Uninterrupted Academics"

[Suwon Ilbo = Reporter Seo Dong-young] Yeom Tae-young, chair of the National Association of Mayors and Governors, attended a "Collaboration Enhancement Meeting between Education Offices and Basic Local Governments" held at the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education on the 24th.

The meeting was held to examine and strengthen the school quarantine system in the Seoul metropolitan area, including providing quarantine personnel support for schools in the region, as COVID-19 has rapidly resurfaced following the August 15 Liberation Day rally at Gwanghwamun.

Attending the meeting were Chair Yeom Tae-young, Deputy Prime Minister Yu Eun-hye (who presided), Seoul Metropolitan Superintendent of Education Cho Hee-yeon, Gyeonggi Province Superintendent of Education Lee Jae-jung, Incheon Metropolitan Superintendent of Education Do Seong-hun, and other superintendents of education in the Seoul metropolitan area.

Officials from the Ministry of Education and educational offices stated that schools face a serious shortage of personnel needed for quarantine activities, student guidance, and remote learning support due to COVID-19. They also noted that demand for remote learning devices and quarantine supplies is increasing amid the resurgence of COVID-19, and requested active support and participation from the local community to ensure student safety and stable school operations.

Chair Yeom Tae-young stated, "To safely protect children from illness and ensure uninterrupted academics, the government, schools, and local governments cannot be separate entities," and added, "We will gather the opinions of mayors, county governors, and district office heads nationwide, and in consideration of current flood damage recovery and strengthened regional quarantine efforts following the resurgence of COVID-19, we will closely consult with education offices and actively support and participate in ways suited to local circumstances."