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

[Suwon Ilbo = Reporter Seo Dong-young] Yom Tae-young, Chairman of the National Association of Mayors and Governors, attended a meeting to strengthen cooperation between Education Offices and Basic Local Governments held at Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education on the 24th.

The meeting was convened to inspect and strengthen the quarantine system at schools in the Seoul metropolitan area, including providing quarantine personnel to schools located in the metropolitan region, in response to the rapid resurgence of COVID-19 following the August 15 Liberation Day rally at Gwanghwamun.

The meeting was attended by Chairman Yom Tae-young, Deputy Prime Minister Yu Eun-hye (presiding), Seoul Metropolitan Superintendent of Education Cho Hee-yeon, Gyeonggi Province Superintendent of Education Lee Jae-jeong, Incheon Metropolitan Superintendent of Education Do Sung-hun, and other superintendents from the metropolitan area.

Ministry of Education and Office of Education officials stated that school sites are severely understaffed in the areas of quarantine activities, life guidance, and remote learning support due to COVID-19. They also noted that with the resurgence of COVID-19, demand for remote learning devices and quarantine supplies is increasing, and requested active support and participation from the local community to ensure student safety and stable academic operations.

Chairman Yom Tae-young stated, "To protect children from disease and ensure uninterrupted academics, the government, schools, and local governments cannot be separate entities," and added, "We will gather the opinions of mayors, governors, and ward chiefs across the nation and, considering current disaster recovery and the strengthening of regional quarantine measures in response to COVID-19 resurgence, closely consult with the Office of Education and actively support and participate autonomously in accordance with local circumstances."