Q: Hi. I should have asked earlier, though. Tomorrow (May 15) is Teacher’s Day. My daughter is in elementary school. I don’t know what I should get for teachers for Teacher’s Day. I would appreciate if you could give some tips.

A: You are not the only mother who’s wondering what to get for teachers on Teacher’s Day. I am there, too.

I am not sure how long this person has been in Korea, though.

In 2016, the anti-graft law aka Kim Youngran Law was implemented.

According to this law, journalists, civil servants, teachers in public schools are not allowed to accept gifts worth more than 50,000 won. ($50)

Those who break the law can actually face a jail sentence of up to three years or a fine of up to 30 million won.

But at some point, the law is even stricter for teachers.

If you visit the teacher who taught you in the previous years, and if you purchased a present worth under 50,000 won, it would be acceptable.

But if you give a present to the teacher who teaches you, that’s considered a big no-no, because the teacher who teaches either you or your children is responsible to evaluate. Then, the gift you give is considered ‘a bribe’.

So, my suggestion is write a letter.

Say thank you and let them know how thankful you are.