Deputy PM orders audit of Daejeon education office following elementary student's death
During a parliamentary interpellation session held on Friday, Lee addressed the death of 7-year-old Kim Ha-neul, which occurred Monday.
'We will soon conduct a thorough investigation to uncover the full truth and determine accountability,' he said, adding that 'an unthinkable tragedy has occurred in what should be the safest place: school.'
Lee added that the ministry would introduce fundamental measures to prevent similar incidents, pledging to strengthen school safety protocols. These include improving procedures for monitoring students as they leave after-school programs and expanding surveillance camera coverage.
On Wednesday, the government announced plans to introduce the 'Ha-neul Act' during a meeting with superintendents of education across the country. The legislation is expected to focus on measures to beef up monitoring of educators who struggle to perform their duties effectively due to mental health issues.
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