In early January, 22 teachers from Busan visited Chicago as the second group participating in the 22-week Professional Bridge Development Program of the expanded Visiting Teachers MOU between Chicago and Busan. Following this visit, from January 27-28, Dr. Seol, the Busan Mayor of Education, along with a delegation of four, visited Chicago to visit CPS schools and meet with teachers and principals.

During this visit, the delegation visited with Sunghwan Son, Consul General of the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chicago, Thorp Elementary School, Ogden International High School and Chicago Public Schools officials. They also met with CPS CEO Ron Huberman, Chicago Sister Cities International, assistant principals from Lane Tech and Schurz high schools, and the Mayor’s Office.