All Schools to Operate Normally Amid Martial Law Declaration, Confirms Education Ministry.

Seoul: All schools and educational institutions will open and operate as usual across the country on Wednesday despite President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of emergency martial law.According to Yonhap News Agency, the education ministry communicated via a text message to reporters at 12:53 a.m. early Wednesday, confirming that "all operations and academic schedules will run as normal." This decision comes in contrast to historical precedents where martial law declarations in South Korea led to nationwide school closures, as seen during the last declaration in 1980.The ministry has assured that classes at elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as universities, will proceed as scheduled. However, it also emphasized its commitment to student safety, noting that schools can be temporarily closed if the situation necessitates such actions. The ministry further stated that it will keep reporters informed should there be "any changes in the situation."This announcement provides clarity and reassurance amidst concerns about the potential impact of martial law on the country's education system.