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“School, Hagwon, Hagwon… I Just Want to Sleep 5 More Minutes” – Children Need More Sleep

"I usually go to bed around 2 AM. I get 5 hours of sleep, 6 hours at most, which is a lot compared to...

Soaring Prices Accelerate ‘Educational Divide’: Education Sales Plummet Over 20% for Third Straight Month Year-on-Year

According to BC Card's analysis, sales in all areas decreased last month compared to the same month of the previous year, and especially in...

Government-Authorized and Unauthorized International Schools, Foreign Schools, and Foreign Educational Institutions in South Korea

Introduction:In South Korea's multifaceted educational landscape, students have several choices ranging from 국제중학교 (International Middle Schools) and 국제고등학교 (International High Schools), 외국인학교 (Foreign Schools),...

Private Schools in Korea: A Public Affair in Disguise?

In the dynamic and diverse educational system of South Korea, understanding the differences between National (국립, Kookrip), Public (공립, Gongrip), and Private (사립, Sarip)...

[Infographic] Hagwon Density

The area in Seoul with the highest density of academies suitable for franchise establishment is Daechi 1-dong. In Daechi 1-dong, the concentration of academy businesses...

No Easy Fixes in Sight

Empathize with the plight of Korean students while solving this year's college entrance exam English questions. South Korea faces an enduring challenge with its education...

Labor Law Question in Korean College Entrance Exam

In the most recent Korean college entrance exam, students faced a unique challenge: a question about labor law. This exam, a pivotal event for...

A Call for Peace: South Korean Civil Society Stands with Palestine

In an unprecedented display of solidarity with the Palestinian people, South Korean civil society groups are organizing a poignant protest, "Shoes of Mourning," to...

Navigating the Quandary: South Korea’s Record-High Private Education Spending, Population Decline, and Its Impact on TEFL Teachers

As TEFL teachers in South Korea, you may have heard the latest statistics: last year saw an unprecedented 25.95 trillion won (approximately 19 billion...

Foreign Domestic Worker Policy in South Korea Raises Concerns Amidst Delays and Criticism

South Korea's recent efforts to introduce a foreign domestic worker program have been met with delays and significant public critique. Initially set to roll...

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