PHOTOS: Teachers' Day

SEOUL, May 15 (AJP) - South Korea observes May 15 as Teachers' Day, a nationally designated occasion intended to cultivate a societal ethos of respect for educators' authority and appreciation for their service. The annual commemoration aims to bolster morale among the teaching profession and elevate their social status.

Across the nation's schools, it is customary for students to present their teachers with carnations as a tangible expression of their gratitude.

Students at Jungchon Elementary School in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, present carnations to their teacher, May 14. Yonhap

Students at Dongil Elementary School in Nowon, Seoul, present carnations to teachers arriving for work on May 15. Yonhap

Teachers' Day event is held at Maehyang Middle School in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, on May 15. Yonhap

Students at Inmyeong Girls' High School in Incheon present a cake expressing their gratitude to their teacher on May 15. Yonhap

인천 인명여고 — Teachers' Day event is held at Inmyeong Girls' High School in Incheon on May 15. Yonhap

Cho Bo-hee jobo@ajupress.com

PHOTOS: Teachers' Day

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