Education
Record Low Scores Spark Private Education Debate The Shocking Results Only 3.11% of students scored Level 1 on this year’s English test — the lowest since absolute grading started in 2018. The government expected around 7% to hit the top grade, but reality fell way short. 올해 수능 영어 시험에서 1등급을 받은 학생이 3.11%에 불과해 … Read more
English Section Analysis Increased Difficulty Compared to Previous Year This year’s College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT), known as Suneung in Korea, presented test-takers with a notably more challenging English section. The difficulty level exceeded last year’s exam while remaining comparable to the September mock examination. 올해 대학수학능력시험(수능)의 영어 영역은 수험생들에게 상당히 어려운 도전을 안겨주었습니다. 난이도는 … Read more
South Korea Moves to Ban English Kindergartens Growing Bipartisan Support A groundbreaking legislative bill is making waves across South Korea, targeting the controversial practice of English kindergartens and early childhood language education. This isn’t just another education reform – it’s a movement backed by all 17 provincial education offices, signaling a major shift in how … Read more
Why Korean School Lunch Systems Are Taking Over the World Ever wonder why Korean lunch is getting global attention? From humble beginnings to international expansion, Korea’s meal service industry has become a surprising success story that’s capturing worldwide interest. 한국의 급식이 세계적인 주목을 받는 이유가 궁금하신가요? 보잘것없던 시작에서 국제적 확장까지, 한국의 단체 급식 산업은 전 … Read more
Language Barriers and Academic Concerns The Growing Language Proficiency Gap South Korean universities are facing a significant challenge with international students lacking adequate language skills to succeed in their academic programs. According to recent government data, more than half of international students pursuing degrees in Korea do not possess sufficient Korean or English proficiency to … Read more