Yangsan Office of Education Appoints Recent Legal Advisor, Strengthens School Violence Prevention Efforts

The Gyeongsangnam-do Yangsan Office of Education recently appointed Attorney Taehyun Kang as its legal advisor, signaling a strengthened commitment to addressing school violence and enhancing the educational environment in Yangsan City. The appointment took place on February 26, 2026, at the Yangsan Office of Education, with approximately 60 attendees including department managers, school violence supervisors, teachers, police officers, parent members, and experts.

Recognizing Dedication to School Safety

During the ceremony, Attorney Kang received a letter of appreciation from the Yangsan Office of Education for his long-standing dedication to preventing and reducing school violence in Yangsan City and his contributions to the overall development of education in the region.

Addressing the Growing Complexity of School Violence

Yangsan Superintendent of Education, Choi Eun-ji, explained the rationale behind the appointment, emphasizing the need for professional legal counsel to effectively respond to the increasing prevalence, diversifying types, and intensifying severity of school violence incidents. “We need professional legal advice to respond to the trend of school violence increasing quantitatively, its types diversifying, and the severity of damage intensifying, and for prevention,” stated Superintendent Choi.

Attorney Kang’s Commitment to Yangsan Education

Attorney Kang, a native of Yangsan, expressed his understanding of the local educational landscape and pledged his full support. “As a native of Yangsan, I understand Yangsan’s educational environment well,” Kang said. “I will spare no effort in providing legal advice and support so that local juniors can enjoy a happy Yangsan education without school violence or conflict during their growth process.”

Extensive Experience in Legal and Educational Roles

Attorney Taehyun Kang’s background includes graduating from Yangsan Elementary School, Yangsan Middle School, Yangsan High School, and Pusan National University Law School. He passed the bar exam on his 42nd attempt and completed the 32nd class of the Judicial Research and Training Institute. He has served in numerous advisory roles, including legal advisor to the Yangsan Office of Education for school violence prevention, advisory attorney for Yangsan City Hall, chairman of the Yangsan Police Station Human Rights Committee, director of the Yangsan City Facilities Management Corporation, and chairman of the autonomous school violence countermeasures committee. He also provides legal lectures and advice to companies, universities, youth organizations, and children’s education programs.

Strengthening School Violence Countermeasures

Concurrently with the appointment of the new legal advisor, the Yangsan Office of Education held a meeting of its 2026 School Violence Countermeasures Review Committee and conducted capacity-building training for its members. This underscores the office’s proactive approach to addressing school violence and ensuring a safe learning environment for all students.

Key Takeaways

• The Yangsan Office of Education has appointed Attorney Taehyun Kang as its new legal advisor.
• The appointment reflects a commitment to strengthening school violence prevention efforts.
• Attorney Kang brings extensive experience in legal and educational advisory roles.
• The office also held a School Violence Countermeasures Review Committee meeting and training session.