Busan Metropolitan Superintendent of Education Kim Seok-jun has criticized current approaches to teacher protection as being merely performative. In an interview on Tuesday, Kim stated that the school environment is deteriorating due to issues like school violence and aggressive parental complaints, requiring urgent attention. He implied that existing policies lack substance and fail to address the root causes of these problems. Kim emphasized the need for genuine solutions to support teachers and restore a healthy school climate. He did not detail specific policy proposals during the interview, but signaled a desire for more effective measures. The superintendent’s comments reflect growing concerns about the pressures faced by educators in South Korea.