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
BTS to Headline First-Ever World Cup Halftime Show A Historic Night in New Jersey History is about to be made, and our boys are right at the center of it! 💜 FIFA and Global Citizen just dropped a massive announcement: BTS will headline the first-ever halftime show in World Cup history at the 2026 final! … 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
What You Need to Know Korea Releases Multilingual Guidebooks for Foreign Students This is such an important resource! South Korea’s Education Ministry just distributed multilingual guidebooks on sexual violence prevention to international students through support centers nationwide. With the foreign student population growing rapidly, this is a really necessary step to ensure everyone can access … Read more
Changing Family Preferences: Why South Korea Loves Daughters More Than Sons Societal Shift in Gender Preference For a long time, many societies favored sons over daughters. In recent years, however, South Korea has experienced a remarkable shift. Parents are now showing a strong preference for daughters, reflecting profound changes in family values and social expectations. … Read more