Articles from Korea (Rep of)
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Standards and working conditions 3 April 2006 Korea: President Roh’s Comments Anger Teachers
Korean President Roh Moo-Hyun caused a sensation among teachers, saying “It is the teacher who is the most strongly opposed to social change.” at a gathering with Korean compatriots in Egypt.
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Fighting the commercialisation of education 20 March 2006 Korea: KTU demands a stop to Free Trade Agreement negotiations
EI affiliate the KTU is urging the government to cease negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Korea and the United States, fearing that it may make public services, including education, subject to private ownership.
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Standards and working conditions 2 March 2006 Korea: KTU welcomes national human rights commission ruling on temporary teachers
EI affiliate the KTU welcomes and supports the decision made by the National Human Rights Commission that salary limitations for 'temporary' teaching positions are an infringement of teachers' rights.
Korea: KTU welcomes national human rights commission ruling on temporary teachers