A substitute teacher in her sixties was assaulted by a fifth-grade student at an elementary school in Cheongju. The teacher, a retired educator in her late sixties, was hired on a six-month contract and faced verbal abuse from the student on her first day of work.
According to Yonhap News and education authorities, the substitute teacher, referred to as A, was verbally attacked by a fifth-grade student, identified as B, during a diagnostic assessment on her first day, September 1.
The school intervened when B displayed aggressive behavior, claiming that the test paper in a transparent folder was dirty. B was calmed down, and her guardian was called to take her home early.
On the previous day, A had instructed B to retake a test as soon as she arrived at school, which led to the incident. B reportedly charged at A, kicking her and striking her head and face with her fists, even pulling her hair.
B has a history of aggressive behavior towards multiple teachers and students and is known to be taking medication related to bipolar disorder.
B has been suspended from attending school until September 22. Education authorities plan to provide her with home study materials to ensure she does not fall behind academically.
The Chungbuk Provincial Office of Education has granted A a 10-day leave due to the violation of her teaching rights, following her treatment at a hospital. The Cheongju Education Support Office is considering moving up the schedule for a rights protection committee meeting originally set for September 23 regarding this incident.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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