Gov't, ruling party announce new measures to strengthen safety on school grounds

Meanwhile, following the shocking murder of an elementary school student by a teacher in Daejeon last week, authorities are hammering out new measures to prevent similar incidents in the future and better protect children within school grounds.

The members of the ruling People Power Party and the government, following talks at the National Assembly on Monday, announced they are dispatching a special team to conduct inspections and strengthen safety at schools nationwide before the new school year starts in spring.

Furthermore, they will work on legislative action to establish legal foundations that will immediately separate students from teachers who pose a threat to student safety due to mental illnesses or other conditions.

They will also work to expand mental health support for faculty members.