SEOUL, May 15 (AJP) - President Lee Jae Myung on Friday expressed "deep respect and gratitude" to teachers as the country marked Teachers' Day.
In a Facebook post, he thanked teachers across the country "who are working tirelessly in schools and classrooms even at this moment." He added, "Because of their efforts and dedication, today's [South] Korea exists."
He also pledged to do his best to create better environments in which teachers can concentrate on teaching their students, with support to help them keep their passion and sense of calling from fading.
His comments came amid growing calls for stronger protection for teachers amid recent incidents of abusive behavior toward teachers by parents and students.
Quoting a saying, "We receive life from our parents, but learn from our teachers how to make life meaningful," he recalled that, as a child, he gained the courage to move forward thanks to a teacher's warm encouragement.
He added that a single encouragement from that teacher has remained a "great source of strength" for him even after many years.
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