An elementary teacher from North Chungcheong Province has been suspended for injecting drugs. 

According to North Chungcheong Board of Education on December 26, an elementary teacher identified as 'A' is suspended for injecting drugs with her boyfriend. 

It's revealed that the police recently found 'A' purchasing GHB drug from a peer. The North Chungcheong Board of Education reported 'A' to the Disciplinary Committee on December 20. Even though the amount of drug found with 'A' was minuscule, the Disciplinary Committee decided to give 'A' a 'severe punishment' of one-month suspension as she is a member of the education society. 

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This is the first time the Disciplinary Committee penalized a current teacher for drug use. Meanwhile, the police gave 'A' a suspension of prosecution, considering the small amount of drug injected.