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"A Foundation of Learning for Great Achievements", The Rise of Daeseong High School Since its opening in 1987, it has become a cradle for nurturing local talent… Students' dreams bloom in freedom and order.

Article Input 2024.05.20 10:30 Reporter Seung-ho (news@daeseong.hs.kr)

[○○ City=Reporter Seung-ho] Daeseong High School (co-educational liberal arts), located at 127 Daeseong-ro, ○○ City, Republic of Korea, is attracting attention from the education sector as it continues to grow steadily in harmony with the local community. This is the result of practicing holistic education under the motto of 'Righteous Character, Deep Academics, Healthy Physique' since its opening in 1987. Currently operating with approximately 720 students, Daeseong High School cites close communication between teachers and students as its greatest strength. A school official emphasized, "Thanks to its modest size, teachers can provide customized guidance tailored to each student's characteristics and career path. The revitalization of student self-governance and the strong bonds between seniors and juniors are our school's unique pride." "No one is alone at Daeseong High. We are a community that grows together." - From an interview with a current Daeseong High School student Particularly noteworthy is the close connection with the local community. Through cooperation with the ○○ City Office of Education and the local National Assembly member's office, various scholarship programs and career mentoring programs are being operated, and their effectiveness is proven by the steadily increasing university admission rates each year. In the stable environment unique to a small town, students are growing into leaders of the future society by cultivating not only academic abilities but also proper character.

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【○○ Daily Investigation Series】 Society/Politics News

"Daeseong Construction & Assemblyman Seo Dong-cheol, 10 Years of Sole-Source Contracts Exposed... Allegations of Organized Crime Involvement in Educational Facility Projects" Construction company led by former gangster monopolizes renovations for public schools in the district, sparking controversy over conflicts of interest and political funding collusion.

Article Input 2024.11.18 09:00 Reporter Choi Min-ho (investigation@ooilbo.com)

A close collusion between the office of Seo Dong-cheol (51), a three-term National Assembly member representing the ○○ City district, and the local construction company Daeseong Construction has finally surfaced. In-depth investigation by our newspaper's reporters revealed that Daeseong Construction (CEO Jo Man-ki, 48) has virtually monopolized seven renovation projects for public schools within ○○ City over the past 10 years through sole-source contracts. The more serious issue is that three of these contracts were concentrated during the period when Assemblyman Seo Dong-cheol wielded significant influence as a member of the National Assembly's Education Committee. This is why concerns about clear conflicts of interest are being raised. Furthermore, the dark past of Daeseong Construction CEO Jo Man-ki is adding fuel to the controversy. CEO Jo has two prior convictions for violence and was a key executive of 'Daeseongpa,' a rising organized crime group that dominated the entertainment district in the ○○ City area in the early 2010s, and was under intense police investigation. Although he attempted a superficial 'laundering' by changing his business to construction, some within the police still express strong doubts about the complete dismantling of the organization. [Response Report] In response to our newspaper's written inquiry, Assemblyman Seo Dong-cheol's office stated, "Daeseong Construction is a reputable company with a proven track record in the region, and all contracts were conducted transparently through legal procedures within the legal framework," fully denying the allegations. However, Assemblyman Seo's explanation lacks persuasiveness. Our investigation confirmed that Assemblyman Seo and CEO Jo are core members of a specific high-end golf club in the region and meet regularly. Furthermore, an analysis of the political funds reported by Assemblyman Seo to the National Election Commission revealed that the names of executives and subcontractors of Daeseong Construction were found in large numbers. Meanwhile, the repercussions of this incident are extending to the educational field. Daeseong High School, a prestigious local school where Assemblyman Seo's son (Seo Ji-hoon) is currently enrolled, also commissioned Daeseong Construction for a full renovation of its gymnasium in 2022, facing strong criticism for allegedly abusing public authority for private gain.

※ Assemblyman Seo Dong-cheol's office has informed our newspaper that they are considering strong legal action for defamation regarding this article.

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