Teacher Myung Jae-wan, accused of killing Kim Ha-neul, has received a final decision for dismissal.

The Daejeon City Office of Education held a disciplinary committee meeting on the 8th of last month, determining the dismissal of Mr. Myung. It has been confirmed that he did not file a separate objection after being notified of this decision.

Notably, despite being dismissed, Mr. Myung will still be eligible to receive a reduced pension. According to the current Public Service Pension Act, pension eligibility is fully revoked only in cases where a sentence of imprisonment or higher is confirmed due to treason or violations of the National Security Law. In Mr. Myung's case, he does not fall under these conditions and is reported to be able to receive a pension reduced by 50%.

The shocking details of the elementary school murder case

Mr. Myung is currently being tried for allegedly luring and fatally stabbing Kim Ha-neul, who was exiting an after-school care class at an elementary school in Daejeon on the afternoon of February 10.

This incident is a shocking crime that occurred in a place that should be safe, prompting the police to decide on the disclosure of information about the perpetrator.

This case has raised voices calling for a fundamental reevaluation of safety issues in the educational environment and the teacher qualification review system. There are urgent demands for legal improvements regarding punishments for teachers who commit crimes against children and the standards for pension payments.

Experts are advising that institutional measures be established to enhance safety in educational settings, including strengthening character assessments in the teacher selection process. Additionally, there is a consensus that ongoing counseling support should be provided to help alleviate the psychological shock experienced by students and parents.

Image source: Kim Ha-neul's murderer, Myung Jae-wan / Daejeon Police Agency, News1