Education
Korea’s Child Vaccination Rates Lead Globally: What Parents Need to Know The State of Childhood Vaccination in Korea Korea stands out as one of the world leaders in childhood vaccination coverage. In 2023, the full vaccination rates for children were exceptional, with 93.3% for 1-year-olds, 93.6% for 2-year-olds, 88.7% for 3-year-olds, and 89.4% for 6-year-olds. … Read more
Gangnam 3 Districts: A New Wave of School Dropouts In Seoul’s prestigious Gangnam, Seocho, and Songpa districts, known collectively as the “Gangnam 3 districts,” a growing trend of students halting their high school studies has captured national attention. The dropout rates in these education hotspots reached 2.7% in Gangnam-gu and Seocho-gu, and 2.1% in Songpa-gu … Read more
Insights into Korean Parenting Culture Why Head Shape Matters in Korea In Korea, parents pay special attention to their baby’s head shape from the earliest days. The idea is that infancy presents a unique window to encourage a round, gently protruding shape at the back of the head, which many believe will provide a more … Read more
Embracing AI and Real-World Relevance Why Math Education Reform Is Essential for the AI Era In our modern society, artificial intelligence is everywhere, quietly reshaping how we live and work. At the heart of this revolution is mathematics—not just the math memorized for exams, but the deep ideas that make AI possible, such as understanding … Read more
South Korea’s Rising Student Loan Debt and Job Crisis The Unprecedented Surge in Student Debt The amount of student loans in South Korea has reached a new nine-year high, according to recent data. With university tuition fees increasing and fewer job opportunities available for young people, financial pressure is growing for students and their families. … Read more