The Yangsan Office of Education announced that it will begin operating curriculum in newly installed modular school buildings starting this month to address the ongoing issue of overcrowded classrooms.
A modular school building is a structure created by transporting standardized units—fully equipped at the factory with frames, finishes, mechanical, and electrical systems—to a site for assembly and installation.
Developed for rapid deployment, dismantling, and relocation, these modular buildings are future-oriented, eco-friendly structures that guarantee both quality and safety. Unlike traditional container classrooms, which are often criticized for poor insulation and noise control, these units are required to use eco-friendly and KS-certified materials. They offer seismic resistance, fire safety, and thermal insulation on par with permanent school buildings and are equipped with air circulation systems and HVAC units to ensure a comfortable and safe environment. Furthermore, the entire process—from a 2-to-3-month manufacturing period to a 15-day on-site installation—allows a school building to be fully functional within four months.
Beomeo Middle School held an opening ceremony for its modular classrooms on February 28, with five classes operating this month. Mulgeum Dong-a Middle School also added three classes to accommodate its students.
“The implementation of these modular classrooms marks a positive start toward resolving the persistent overcrowding within Yangsan’s 19th school district,” said Jo Young-sun, Superintendent of the Yangsan Office of Education. “We will strive to make this a successful model for future modular classroom projects.”
Meanwhile, some members of the local educational community and parents have expressed opposition, viewing modular classrooms as a "stopgap measure." They have raised concerns regarding the safety of the structures and the encroachment on essential school grounds, such as playgrounds.
