S. Korea Law Protects Teachers From Bullying

SOUTH KOREA – South Korea has passed a new law to better protect school teachers from complaining parents.

Under the new legislation, called the Teacher Rights Restoration Bill, teachers will not be immediately removed following a report of child abuse; further investigation and evidence will be required.

Financial support will also be made available to teachers fighting lawsuits, and there will be more responsibility on head teachers to protect their staff.

The protests erupted after the suicide in July of a 23-year-old primary school teacher, who had been dealing with complaints from parents.