Jeon Han-gil, a Korean history instructor who has actively defended former President Yoon Suk-yeol's declaration of a state of emergency, has retired from teaching.
On the 14th, a notice titled 'Notice on course registration following the retirement of Teacher Jeon Han-gil' was posted on the Mega Civil Servant website.
The Mega Civil Servant side stated, "We regret to inform the students who studied under Teacher Jeon Han-gil and the members of Mega Civil Servant that due to Teacher Jeon Han-gil's retirement, we will terminate our contract with him."
Accordingly, no new courses will be produced following the current Jeon Han-gil Korean History '2025 Preparation Introduction & Strategy Special Lecture.' However, existing courses can be purchased and registered until the final service termination date of October 31, 2026.
On that day, Jeon Han-gil stated to Han Kyung Dot Com, "After my political remarks, students put a lot of pressure on the company, and there was considerable dissatisfaction with me as an instructor. Consequently, the company felt great discomfort, and ultimately I decided to retire."
Regarding the rumor of entering politics, he dismissed it, saying, "I have no intention of entering the political arena at all."
Previously, on the 8th of last month, Jeon Han-gil hinted at his retirement by stating on YouTube, "I have been teaching history for 26 years, and I am contemplating whether I should quit."
At that time, Jeon Han-gil said, "I lived a life respected by the public and made money, but this year my fate has completely changed. My life changed amid the impeachment situation following the declaration of a state of emergency."
He revealed, "Recently, I was cut from a major broadcasting company. I was also completely edited out of the Netflix drama 'When Life Gives You Tangerines.' I heard from friends that I am garbage, my wife keeps saying if this continues we should divorce, and I received messages of disappointment from many students who once respected me. I've cut off all contact with people around me, and even those who were close are being cautious around me because of my current situation."