Not a few students of Kim Hyong Jik University of Education and Hyesan Teacher Training College volunteered for the posts of teachers at schools in the area of Mt Paektu, and those of Wonsan University of Education and Sariwon Teacher Training College at schools on the forefront line.

Among students who volunteered for going into teaching at schools on remote islands and branch schools on islands were those of universities of education and teacher training colleges in Nampho City and South Hamgyong Province, Haeju University of Education No. 2 and Sonchon Teacher Training College.

A student of Phyongsong University of Education petitioned for sending him to a branch school in a remote mountainous area of Nyongwon County.