South Korean Teachers Unite in Protest for Workplace Safety and Support

Around 50,000 South Korean teachers rallied in Seoul to demand better protection of their rights and raise awareness about widespread harassment by overbearing parents, which has led to some teachers taking their own lives. Complaints by public school teachers have increased, with accusations of child abuse for disciplining students. The teachers called for stronger legal measures and government support to address these issues. President Yoon Suk Yeol ordered officials to listen to the teachers' demands and work towards protecting their rights. The South Korean teachers' union was not involved in the protests.