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Gonjiam Middle School Leads National Mentoring Initiative For Migrant Youth As Demand Rises In Multicultural Cities

Principal Hwang Byung-tae speaks during an interview at his office at Gonjiam Middle School in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, on July 16, 2025. Hwang states that the Ministry of Justice's mentoring program for migrant-background youth is currently available at only two schools in the city and expresses hope for its expansion as the number of multicultural and migrant-background students is expected to rise. He emphasizes that greater attention and support from the central government is essential to make that happen. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#12558955
Date Taken	16 July 2025
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Photographer	Chris Jung/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Chris Jung/NurPhoto

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