“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...
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...
South Korea to Revamp Early Childhood English Education Amid Growing Concerns
The South Korean government is in the preparatory stages of overhauling its education laws and regulations, particularly those concerning early childhood English-language institutes where...
The Itaewon Tragedy – A Year On
Psychological Support in Question 87% of the Itaewon tragedy survivors have received psychological support services from the government remotely. This high percentage raises concerns over...
The Hidden Struggle of South Korea’s Delivery Workers: Rising Rates of Industrial Accidents
Known for its hyper-efficient and versatile delivery services, South Korea has often boasted about setting the global standard for convenience. However, new data reveals...
▲ There were 329 part-time child-targeted English academies in Seoul, an increase of 18 from last year. Most of these (180, or 54.7%)...
Korea Grapples with Surge in Prices Amid Global Tensions
Recent upheavals on the global stage, from the Ukrainian conflict last year to the ongoing Israel-Hamas tensions, have cast a long shadow on South...
Korea Eases Educational Requirements for Online TEFL Instructors
In a pivotal move, the Korean Ministry of Education has announced a relaxation of educational requirements for foreign instructors teaching languages online to Korean...
South Korea’s Anti-Discrimination Law: A Stalled Journey
The prolonged delay in the establishment of South Korea's Anti-Discrimination Law, also known as the Equality Law, has intensified criticism towards the government and...
Court Unanimously Finds Law Discriminatory, Affecting Migrant Workers Addressing Disparities: Implications for Foreign Workers in South Korea In a significant ruling, the South Korean Constitutional Court...
