Education
Why First-Year High School Feels the Hardest in Korea The Sharp Drop in Happiness If you ask many young adults in Seoul about their school years, a surprising pattern appears. According to a recent report, happiness steadily declines from elementary school through middle school — and hits its lowest point in the first year of … Read more
Korea’s Famous School Lunches Face a Serious Labor Crisis The Hidden Cost Behind Korea’s School Lunch Success Korea’s school lunches often go viral for all the right reasons. People around the world admire the balanced trays, colorful side dishes and nutrition-focused menus. But behind that praise, a serious labor crisis is growing. The system depends … Read more
Should Korea Give Children Simpler Smartphones? The Debate Over Kids and Smartphones Is Growing Korea is having a serious conversation about children and smartphones. As more young students spend long hours on their phones after school, lawmakers and education officials are starting to ask a big question: should minors use stripped-down smartphones with limited functions … Read more
Migrant Student Schools Surge 2.6-Fold in 5 Years A Dramatic Shift in Korean Schools Korea’s classrooms are changing faster than anyone expected! 📚🌍 Schools with high concentrations of students from migrant backgrounds have increased 2.6 times in just five years — from 47 in 2020 to 123 in 2025. This is happening even as Korea’s … Read more
Why International Students Are Struggling in Korea’s Immigration System Korea Wants Foreign Students — But Immigration Offices Are Pushing Them Away This is so frustrating to read! 😤 Korea is actively trying to attract international students, but the immigration system is making their lives a nightmare. Universities are expanding recruitment, the government pledges to ease … Read more