Childhood in today’s South Korea is no longer a sanctuary of play and wonder – it has become a training ground for survival in an academic war. The so-called “7-year-old exam” is now a growing trend, ...

At the heart of the Korean education system is an intense focus on academic excellence and rigorous discipline. This approach stems from a deep-rooted cultural belief in the value of education as a ...

Twelve students from the University of Nevada, Reno’s College of Education & Human Development, traveled to South Korea this spring for a week-long immersive educational exchange at the Korea National ...

From this title, one might think I’m going to write about the current system in Korea, the all-important “suneung” exam for college entrance, or maybe one of the exams for entrance into government ...

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has proposed the '10 SNU' initiative to address educational inequality and regional disparities by elevating nine regional universities to the standard of Seoul ...

Korea’s education system often draws praise from world leaders, U.S. President Barack Obama being one of them. On several occasions, Obama lauded the role of Korean teachers as “nation builders” and ...

Thailand's education minister has praised North Korea's school system for its "discipline and patriotism", and asked the international pariah for help in creating a similar environment for the kingdom ...

For a Seoul mother in her 40s, bypassing public kindergarten for an English-immersion preschool, commonly known as "English kindergartens," was an easy choice for her 6-year-old. At orientation, the ...