May 15 is Teachers’ Day in South Korea, a day set aside to honor and express appreciation for educators across the country. Despite a recent series of news stories that show a growing disillusionment within the profession, the day remains a meaningful occasion for students and teachers alike.
Following are some photos that capture the scene at schools celebrating Teachers’ Day in Korea.
Teachers at Dongil Elementary School in Nowon-gu, Seoul, smile as they receive carnations from their students on Thursday, Teachers' Day, to honor the role of teachers in society. (Yonhap)
Students at Dongil Elementary School in Seoul hand out carnations symbolizing gratitude to teachers on Thursday. (Yonhap)
Teachers at Dongil Elementary School in Seoul take a commemorative photo of carnations they received Thursday. (Yonhap)
Teachers at Maehyang Middle School in Paldal-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, walk down a red carpet prepared by students at the school gate to celebrate Teachers' Day, Thursday. (Yonhap)
Teachers at Maehyang Middle School in Paldal-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, wear hanbok for Teachers' Day event, Thursday. (Yonhap)
Chung Geun-sik, superintendent of the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, presents a carnation to principal Kang Sang-wook at Seoul Broadcasting High School in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, Thursday. (Yonhap)
Chung Geun-sik (center), the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education superintendent, and teachers at Seoul Broadcasting High School greet students with panels saying "I love you" and "Thank you" on Thursday. (Yonhap)
