"Massive Rally in South Korea Demands Protection for Teachers Against Abusive Parents"

Thousands of South Korean teachers and staff rallied in Seoul, demanding better legal protection from bullying by parents, following the death of a teacher who had expressed emotional distress caused by complaints from allegedly abusive parents. The protesting teachers argue that current laws make it difficult for them to control their classrooms and leave them vulnerable to accusations of emotional abuse. South Korean lawmakers are considering bills that would grant teachers immunity from child abuse claims, but some experts worry that this could weaken protection for children in hypercompetitive school environments. The protests come amid rising concerns over the high suicide rate among students in South Korea.