Education
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
How Ranking Culture Shapes Life in South Korea Numbers Define Everyday Life From a young age, many South Koreans find their lives dominated by numbers—grades, rankings, salaries, and even social status. In school, students are constantly compared through report cards that list their exact rank in each subject and overall. This relentless focus on numerical … Read more
The “In-Seoul” Obsession In Korea, getting into a university in Seoul is seen as the ultimate goal for high school students. Many are willing to spend another year studying and retaking the national entrance exam if they don’t get accepted by a Seoul-based university, even if provincial colleges offer full scholarships. This mindset has led … Read more