Thousands of teachers are protesting for more legal protection from bullying by parents, a rising problem in a country known for its brutally competitive school environments.
rallied in Seoul on Saturday for more legal protection from bullying by parents, a rising problem in a country known for its brutally competitive school environments.who was found dead at her elementary school in July after reportedly expressing emotional distress caused by complaints from allegedly abusive parents.
In South Korea, graduating from elite universities is seen as crucial for career and marriage prospects. Dressed in black, thousands of teachers and school staff occupied a street near the National Assembly, chanting slogans and holding up signs that read: "Grantimmunity from child emotional abuse claims." The protesters said more than 9,000 teachers have been reported by parents for child abuse in the past eight years.
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