Gyeonggi Superintendent An Minseok Announces End of Formal Uniforms... Begins Shift to "Comfortable Uniforms"

Third Policy Initiative since Taking Office

Promoting a Student-Centered Transformation of School Uniform Culture

Public Discussion on Uniform Autonomy and Quality Improvement

Considering Ways to Ease Parents' Financial Burden

The Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education (Superintendent An Minseok) is launching a reform of school uniform culture by replacing formal suit-style uniforms with "comfortable uniforms." In the long term, the office plans to initiate public debate on allowing more autonomy regarding school uniforms.

Gyeonggi Province Superintendent of Education Minseok Ahn is signing the policy for "A Great Shift in School Uniform Culture with Comfortable Uniforms" on the 5th, aimed at improving the student-centered school uniform support system. Provided by the Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education

On August 5, the Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education announced a policy titled "A Great Transformation of School Uniform Culture with Comfortable Uniforms" to improve the student-centered school uniform support system. This is the third policy signed by Superintendent An Minseok since taking office.

The core of the policy is to move away from the traditional formal suit-style uniforms, which have been criticized for being uncomfortable for students, and transition to uniforms that are comfortable for daily life and school activities.

Alongside this initiative, the office plans to: ▲ hold public discussions on school uniform autonomy, ▲ ensure uniform quality, ▲ ease the financial burden of uniform costs for parents, and ▲ reduce administrative work related to school uniforms. The specific measures for system improvement will be developed by gathering input from students, parents, teachers, and other members of the educational community.

Prior to the announcement of the policy on this day, a "Communication Meeting for Educational Community on the Great Transformation of School Uniform Culture" was held, with more than 80 participants, including Superintendent An, students, parents, and teachers. Attendees shared issues with the current school uniform support system and difficulties faced at schools, and discussed potential improvements.

Superintendent An Minseok stated, "This is an opportunity to seek new solutions for school uniform culture not only in Gyeonggi Province but for all students in Korea. Based on ample feedback from the educational community, Gyeonggi Province will take the lead in reforming the school uniform culture."

Going forward, the Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education plans to further develop the plan for transitioning to "comfortable uniforms" through deliberative discussions with the educational community, while also continuing public dialogue regarding school uniform autonomy.

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