3 schools in Seoul closed due to heavy snow...Adjusting school hours for 27 schools

Thirty schools in the Seoul area have adjusted academic schedules as record-breaking snowfall continues for a second day in Seoul.

The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education said that as of 9:30 a.m. today, three schools were closed and 27 schools adjusted their school hours.In the case of

high school, many schools have adjusted their school hours to 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. due to the long commuting distance for students, and it is known that additional school hours can be adjusted based on the situation.

One special school was closed yesterday, and one middle school and three high schools adjusted their school hours.

The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education informed each support office and school that the principal could adjust the closing and school hours, and also sent an official letter saying that if a student is unable to attend or is late due to heavy snow, it can be recognized as attendance.

However, he added that there is no collective closure at the level of the Office of Education.