Education
Why So-Called Consensual Fights Are Raising Alarm A New Name for an Old Problem A troubling trend called “Yatcha Rule” is spreading in Korean schools, and education authorities are taking it seriously. Inspired by a popular YouTube fighting format, students are copying the idea of “agreed” fights under supposed rules. But what may look to … Read more
Why Parents Support It but Still Feel Uneasy A Growing Problem Parents Can No Longer Ignore In Korea, more parents are saying the same thing: children are spending too much time on social media, and families are struggling to control it alone. That is why the government’s new proposal to limit minors’ use of social … Read more
Why Young Researchers Still Want to Leave Record Funding, But Growing Doubt On paper, Korea looks deeply committed to science. Government R&D spending hit a record 35.5 trillion won this year, and total national research spending, including private investment, is massive by global standards. But money on paper is not the same as confidence on … Read more
Why “Tank Day” Chants Led to a 6-Month Suspension A Sports Match Turned Into a National Controversy What was supposed to be a normal high school baseball game turned into a major social scandal this week. During a national tournament, some players from “Paichai High School” used a chant that mocked a painful moment in … Read more
Why Korean Schools Are Divided Over Match Viewing A Shared Memory That Feels Different Now For many Koreans, watching a World Cup match at school is not just about football. It is a vivid memory of collective emotion — classmates cheering, teachers smiling and a classroom turning into a tiny stadium for one unforgettable hour. … Read more