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History lecture bias controversy
Ruling party calls for cancellation
Deadline Deadline October 28 · Scheduled date of Director Hwang Hyun-pil's lecture
In short
On the 28th, Gyeonggi Province Office of Education will host a history lecture inviting Director Hwang Hyun-pil.
The ruling People Power Party in Gyeonggi Province Assembly demanded cancellation citing his past remarks.
The Education Minister also indicated willingness to recommend replacing the lecturer, escalating the controversy.
Key facts
| When | On the 23rd, the People Power Party in Gyeonggi Province Assembly held a press conference demanding lecture cancellation. |
|---|---|
| Who | Involved are the People Power Party in Gyeonggi Province Assembly, Gyeonggi Province Office of Education, and Director Hwang Hyun-pil of the Institute for Correct Korean History. |
| What | They demanded cancellation of a celebrity-invited history lecture scheduled for the 28th at the Grand Hall of the South Government Complex. |
| How | They demanded disclosure of the lecturer selection process and criteria, and the Education Minister is reviewing whether to recommend replacing the lecturer. |
What it means for me
Parents and student readers should monitor whether this lecture proceeds.
