In response to the recent failure of the college admissions application system, Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the People Power Party, announced on September 17 that he will establish a task force dedicated to college admissions fairness.
During a Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly, Jang stated, "The worst server error in college admissions history has occurred. It is a disaster for students and their parents." He revealed plans for the task force's formation.
He added, "Only those who followed the rules and submitted their applications on time have suffered. It is estimated that around 1,200 students were unable to submit their applications." He criticized the incident as a clear case of human error that could have been prevented.
Regarding the college admissions fairness task force, Jang emphasized the need for a comprehensive investigation to determine the causes and responsibilities, stating, "We will work with experts from various fields to investigate cases of harm and find practical solutions to assist affected students."
Calls for the resignation of Education Minister Choi Kyo-jin have also emerged in light of the situation. Jeong Jeom-sik, the party's floor leader, criticized, "All responsible parties, including Minister Choi, should resign over this admissions crisis."
Meanwhile, Jang urged President Lee Jae-myung to provide answers during a press conference scheduled for September 18 regarding a shift in national policy and how to improve relations with the United States.
He stated, "A public apology and a declaration of a complete policy shift are necessary. If he cannot address issues such as 'no reappointment or cancellation of charges' and 'withdrawal of the nomination of Kim Seung-won (the candidate for Minister of Justice)' and 'a complete review of real estate policies,' it would be better to cancel the press conference now."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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