May 15 is Teachers ’Day in South Korea

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May 15 is Teachers ’Day in South Korea

May 15 is the birthday of Sechjon, the great monarch educator of the Chosun period, so South Korean educators celebrate their professional holiday - Teachers ’Day. Traditionally, on this day, students and their parents give gifts and flowers to the teachers as a token of their gratitude. In later years, this holiday became no longer a joyous holiday for Korean educators. Because many critical opinions have been expressed, the holiday has lost its original content and has become just a formality. Many parents and teachers are in favor of changing the date of this holiday or canceling the holiday. In recent years, the reputation of public schools and teachers has declined significantly compared to tutors. The school year begins in Korean schools on March 2 and officially ends in late February. The class leaders of Korean schools change every year. Therefore, Teacher's Day coincides with the busiest time of the school year, and parents' indifference to class teachers prevents their children from becoming their favorite students during the school year. . If the holiday is moved to the end of February, parents can sincerely congratulate the class leaders if they find it acceptable.