Education
TOPIK Goes Digital by 2029 Digital Transformation of TOPIK South Korea is taking Korean language education global with groundbreaking changes. The government announced Friday that the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) will be fully digitized by 2029, marking a historic shift in how foreign learners access Korean language certification. 한국 정부가 금요일 한국어능력시험(TOPIK)을 2029년까지 … Read more
The Reality of Korea’s Demographic Crisis A Shocking Milestone in Education South Korea is facing a heartbreaking reality as the number of school closures surpasses a grim milestone. According to data revealed by Rep. “Jin Sun-mee”, a staggering 4,008 elementary, middle, and high schools have shut their doors nationwide due to the plunging student population. … Read more
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