Choi Tae-seong expresses deep concern over Baejae High's '5.18 mockery' controversy, questions direction of Korean education

History instructor and broadcaster Choi Tae-seong has conveyed profound distress regarding the controversy surrounding the Baejae High School baseball team's alleged mockery of the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement. Choi expressed his deep concern, questioning the current trajectory of education in South Korea.

Choi reflected on the historical legacy of Baejae Hakdang, the institution founded by Appenzeller, which he noted was established on the principle of service. He suggested that the recent events prompt a serious introspection among the older generation, including himself, about the state of education in the country.

The controversy has cast a shadow over the esteemed institution, raising questions about the values being instilled in its students. Choi's statement underscores a broader societal concern about educational standards and the ethical development of young individuals, particularly in relation to historical events of national significance.

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Baejae Hakdang, which marked the beginning of modern scholarship in our country, was founded on the principle of service. Seeing what is happening these days, I, along with our older generation, must seriously consider where Korean education is heading.