'Teach You a Lesson' in real life? Gyeonggi's plan to run new teacher protection unit

The Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education is moving to turn the hit Netflix drama “Teach You a Lesson” into something closer to real life — but without the violence. The office said Wednesday that it has launched a task force dedicated to building a new teacher protection system that aims to support teachers from the moment a malicious complaint arises until a case is resolved. More than 1,800 people applied for the part-time positions designed to protect the rights of teachers — far exceeding the recruitment target of 50.

“We see this as a reflection of how much public concern over teacher rights has increased,” a senior official working on that initiative told The Korea Times. “Compared with the past, nationwide awareness that teacher authority must be protected has apparently risen, and the number of applicants embodies that will.” The unexpectedly strong response has led the office to consider doubling the first intake to around 100 officers, and possibly higher, according to officials.

After interviews, those selected will work as “teacher rights protection offic