Gyeonggi Superintendent An Minseok Visits Flood-Damaged Schools: "Student Safety Must Come First"

An Minseok, Superintendent of Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education, visited schools affected by flood damage and emphasized that student safety is the top priority that cannot be compromised under any circumstances. He urged everyone to do their utmost to prevent any additional damage.

On July 10, Superintendent An visited Shinhang High School in Pyeongtaek to inspect the damage caused by heavy rainfall and to review measures for recovery and ensuring safety on site. At Shinhang High School, a water leak caused by the torrential rain on July 9 damaged the ceiling tiles in classrooms and the gymnasium, and the gymnasium floor and sound-absorbing panels were partially damaged.

An Minseok, Superintendent of Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education, is visiting schools affected by flood damage on the 10th and discussing with school officials. Provided by Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education

Superintendent An then visited Pyeongtaek Middle School, where students were sent home on the same day and a discretionary holiday was declared for July 10 due to partial submersion of the transformer room. He inspected the damage at the school. Pyeongtaek Middle School conducted an emergency safety inspection of its electrical facilities and plans to provide guidance on whether students can return to school on July 12.

During his visit to the affected schools, Superintendent An stated, "Student safety is the top priority that cannot be compromised under any circumstances," and added, "We must thoroughly inspect damaged facilities and surrounding risk factors to prevent any further damage."

He further emphasized, "Schools, education support offices, and the provincial office of education should work closely together to ensure the necessary measures are implemented without delay so that students can continue their educational activities safely."

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