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Korean Elementary Kids Talk Grades, Not Dreams

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Depression Rates Are Rising Too What Are Parents and Kids Really Talking About? This is a wake-up call for parents everywhere! 🚨 A new report from the Ministry of Education shows that conversations between elementary school students and their parents are becoming increasingly focused on one thing: GRADES. In 2025, 30.5% of elementary students said … Read more

Korea’s Longest Commute Crisis

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How 2-Hour Daily Travels Impact Mental Health The Reality of Korean Commuters Meet “Lee Han-soo,” a 34-year-old IT professional who spends nearly 2.5 hours daily traveling between Namhansanseong Station and Hongik University Station. His exhausting routine? Coming home, eating quickly, and collapsing into bed. 34세의 IT 전문가 “이한수” 씨는 매일 남한산성역과 홍대입구역을 오가며 거의 2시간 … Read more