Elementary Student Assaults Teacher, but Parents File 'Child Abuse' Complaint

Fifth-Grade Student Assaults Teacher Repeatedly
Parents Accuse Teacher of Child Abuse

Regarding the recent controversy where a 5th-grade female student assaulted a teacher at an elementary school in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, it has been confirmed that the student's parents have filed a police complaint accusing the homeroom teacher and others of child abuse.

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According to the police and educational authorities on September 18, the parents of the 5th-grade student, referred to as "A," from an elementary school in Cheongju, filed a police complaint on September 3 against three people: teacher "B," the vice principal, and another colleague.

"Subjected to Emotional Abuse"...Complaints Filed Against Homeroom Teacher and Vice Principal

In the complaint, the parents claimed that teacher B told A, "You are rude," and that when A requested to switch her diagnostic test paper, the request was denied, which they argue constituted emotional abuse. The complaint also stated that the vice principal made remarks to A that amounted to emotional abuse.

The Provincial Office of Education is currently providing legal support to the teachers who have been reported, while also requesting a conflict mediation service for the parents. An official from the education office said, "We recently received a notification of a child abuse report related to this case from the police and administrative authorities," adding, "We are currently gathering more detailed information about the intent and details of the complaint."

Earlier, on the morning of September 2 at around 8:40 a.m., A assaulted teacher B in their elementary school classroom. The incident became widely known after a video showing A attacking B was released by the media, sparking significant public debate.

In the video footage captured at the time, A is seen suddenly running toward B, who was standing at the front of the classroom, and kicking them. Afterwards, A grabbed both of B's arms in an attempt to restrain the teacher, dragged B toward the back of the classroom, and continued to kick and punch B in the head and face. At one point, A even grabbed B's hair and pulled it forcefully.

Swearing Over "Dirty Test Paper"

A reportedly swore at B, complaining that the test paper she had received was dirty, and was subsequently sent home. The following day, when B informed her that she could retake the test, A committed the assault. A continued to verbally abuse and attack the vice principal and three to four other teachers who tried to intervene and restrain her.

A, who had been experiencing emotional instability, had previously used abusive language and displayed aggressive behavior toward multiple teachers and students, and had been prescribed medication related to bipolar disorder. However, at the time of the incident, her parents had unilaterally discontinued the medication. As a result of this event, A was suspended from attending school.

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