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
Korean Bakeries Face Financial Crisis Despite Rising Bread Prices The Paradox of Breadflation The irony hits hard when you walk into your favorite bakery. That bagel you loved? It’s 44% more expensive than three years ago. Yet somehow, the shop owner’s smile seems a little more strained. Welcome to Korea’s bakery crisis of 2025, where … Read more
KakaoTalk Dominates Korean Social Media Landscape in 2025 Leading Messenger App Maintains Top Position KakaoTalk continues to reign supreme as South Korea’s most beloved social media platform. With an impressive 48.19 million monthly active users recorded this August, the messenger app operated by “Kakao Corp.” proves its unshakeable position in the Korean digital ecosystem. This … Read more
The Secret Language of K-Drama Relationships The Power of a Single Word Ever wondered why K-drama characters suddenly switch how they address each other? These aren’t just random name changes – they’re emotional earthquakes disguised as vocabulary. Korean honorifics like “oppa,” “seonbae,” and “ajumma” carry layers of meaning that English subtitles simply can’t capture. K-드라마를 … Read more