A proposed shift to a 3 p.m. school dismissal policy in South Korea could help preserve tens of thousands of teaching positions nationwide, according to a new analysis. The change aims to address staffing shortages by reducing the need for additional teachers to cover extended school hours. Education officials argue the adjustment would also improve student well-being by allowing earlier pickups. Critics, however, warn of potential challenges in transportation and after-school program coordination.
3 p.m. school dismissal policy could save 60,000 teaching jobs Korea JoongAng Daily
