Health check-up support for aspiring teachers; Specialist treatment assistance for teachers in crisis
Deputy Prime Minister Lee Joo-ho Responds
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Han Sang-gyun = Deputy Prime Minister for Social Affairs and Education Minister Lee Joo-ho addressed government-related questions during the National Assembly plenary on September 8, 2023. xyz@yna.co.kr
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporters Kim Yeon-jeong and Ahn Chae-won = Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education Lee Joo-ho announced on the 8th that the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health and Welfare will establish a joint task force (TF) to develop measures supporting teachers’ mental health.
During the National Assembly’s government questions session in the education, society, and culture sector, Deputy Prime Minister Lee responded to a query from Representative Eun-ah Heo of the People Power party on the matter of teachers’ mental health. He stated, “The government recognizes the need for special support measures in light of the recent incident at Seoi Elementary School. We will take appropriate actions to address this issue.”
Explaining the formation of a dedicated joint task force, Deputy Prime Minister Lee stated, “In order to support the healing and recovery of teachers’ mental health, both the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health and Welfare will collaboratively develop a comprehensive support plan.”
“We understand the urgency of this matter and have decided to provide mental health check-ups to all teachers who are willing during the second semester of this year,” added Deputy Prime Minister Lee. “Furthermore, for teachers in crisis, we will promptly engage with experts and provide immediate treatment support.”
Deputy Prime Minister Lee emphasized the importance of addressing the issue of child abuse swiftly, stating, “The recent incident in Seoi-cho has raised significant concerns in the field of education. If we fail to address this issue promptly, it will not only jeopardize the rights of students, but also hinder the effective teaching and establishment of proper teacher authority.”
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“Health check-up help for all hopeful teachers”… “Teachers crisis, specialist-related treatment support”
Deputy Prime Minister Lee Joo-ho answers
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Han Sang-gyun = Deputy Prime Minister for Social Affairs and Education Minister Lee Joo-ho answers questions about the government at the National Assembly plenary on the 8th. 2023.9.8 xyz@yna.co.kr
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Yeon-jeong and Ahn Chae-won = Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education Lee Joo-ho announced on the 8th that the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health and Welfare have decided to create a purpose-built joint task force (TF) to prepare measures to support teachers’ mental health.
Deputy Prime Minister Lee responded to a related question from Representative Eun-ah Heo, the power of the people, in the National Assembly’s government question in the education, society and culture sector on this day, “Regarding the mental health of teachers, we need to “the state will take special support measures as a result of this (the death of a teacher at Seoi Elementary School). I believe it will,” he said.
Regarding the formation of a dedicated joint task force between the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Welfare, Deputy Prime Minister Lee explained, “In order to support the healing and recovery of teachers’ mental health, not only the Ministry of Education but also the Ministry of Health and Wellbeing have decided to work together to draw up a systematic support plan.”
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“I believe we need to implement very urgent measures quickly. During the second semester of this year, we decided to support mental health exams for all teachers who wish as soon as possible,” he added.
Deputy Prime Minister Lee emphasized, “Specifically, in the case of teachers in crisis, we decided to promptly contact experts and provide immediate support for treatment.”
He said, “This time, the Seoi-cho incident seems to have sounded a big alarm in our educational world. If teachers do not alleviate the problem of child abuse quickly, there is a conflict between the human rights of students and teachers’ rights, and civil complaints, teachers’ authority will How can I teach it properly and do it in a state where it is not properly established?”
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