The "Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province Education Promotion Ordinance for Labor Rights Education" proposed by Yun Young-sook, a member of the Education Committee of the Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province Council (Iksan 3), was approved in the main session of the 420th interim session on July 25. Through this ordinance, a foundation has been laid for more systematic and effective implementation of labor rights education in schools throughout the province.

The ordinance includes basic principles of labor rights education, regulations on the legal responsibilities of the superintendent and employers, mandatory annual education planning and surveys, establishment of a student labor rights education committee, development of standard guidelines, teacher training, dedicated personnel and financial support, and a commendation system for contributions, among various implementation clauses.

Youth labor rights education is being operated in various forms overseas as well. Germany integrates labor law, employment contracts, and labor relations education into its vocational education and training (VET) system, allowing students to effectively grasp rights and obligations in schools and practical training companies. France includes labor market structures and employment contract contents in its middle and high school civic education curriculum, with classes where high school students directly create employment contracts. The United States conducts youth labor rights protection education at the state level, with California particularly guiding students on labor conditions, safety, and discrimination through school classes and resources like the "Teen Workers' Toolkit."

In South Korea, some city and provincial education offices like Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Gwangju have institutionalized and operated labor rights education relatively early. Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education operates a dedicated team for labor rights education, conducting experiential education such as mock employment contract practices, role-playing, and counseling for youth labor, and has produced English and Chinese materials for multicultural students. Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education, since the enactment of the ordinance in 2015, has designated labor rights practice schools, expanded teacher training, and designed policies based on survey data to enhance the effectiveness of education. Gwangju Metropolitan City Office of Education operates tailored classes by grade level based on webtoons and videos with a team of human rights experts.

The Jeonbuk ordinance includes content similar to the education structures of these regions, emphasizing institutional effectiveness by legalizing employer responsibilities and specifying dedicated budget allocation.

The education community in Jeonbuk has positively evaluated the establishment of a practical foundation for labor rights education through this ordinance. Civil organizations related to youth rights have welcomed the labor rights education as an important starting point for youth rights awareness and protection. Some human rights organizations emphasize the need for sufficient student participation and on-site opinion collection during the implementation process.

Jeonbuk Education Office will establish standard guidelines for labor rights education according to the ordinance and will operate programs for target schools based on annual plans. They plan to expand teacher training and formalize survey practices, while also building an education application system and distribution system for educational materials.

Assembly member Yun Young-sook stated, "Youth should be able to recognize and assert their legitimate rights in the workplace, which can help create a safer local community," and expressed her commitment to continuously improve policies in cooperation with the education office, schools, and local communities to ensure effective implementation.