SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – The South Korean Ministry of Education has announced adjustments to its timeline for introducing AI-powered digital textbooks, originally set for widespread implementation by 2028. The decision, unveiled on November 29, reflects growing concerns from educators about the suitability of such technology for certain subjects and the challenges of rapid adoption. [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — Seventy-six artificial intelligence-based digital textbooks have been certified for classroom use for the first time, covering elementary to high school students, the education ministry said Friday. The textbooks, which were listed in the official gazette, are for the subjects of math, English and information for elementary school grades 3 [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – The mental health of elementary school staff in South Korea is under scrutiny as nearly 10,000 employees reported suffering from depression in 2023, according to data released by the National Health Insurance Service. This alarming trend follows a high-profile incident involving the suicide of a new teacher at an elementary [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — The Korea Higher Education Foundation, a nonprofit established by the late Chairman Jeonghyun Chey of SK Group, celebrated its 50th anniversary on November 26. Founded with a personal donation of 55.4 million Korean won, the foundation has supported over 5,100 scholars over the past five decades. Choi’s vision for [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Smoking and drinking among South Korean adolescents have dropped to one-third of their levels from two decades ago, according to a new report. However, concerning trends in mental health and dietary habits, including a sharp rise in skipped breakfasts, highlight the need for greater focus on youth well-being. The Korea [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – Every year, South Korean police officers drive anxious students to their college entrance examination sites and deliver forgotten ID cards to test-takers. But what has long been viewed as a heartwarming tradition is now facing scrutiny from within the force itself. According to the National Police Agency, officers provided 187 [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – “I live in shame in ruins.” With these stark words, 226 professors and researchers from Kyung Hee University and Kyung Hee Cyber University launched an unprecedented declaration on November 13, joining a growing chorus of academic voices criticizing President Yoon Seok-yeol’s administration. The declaration stands out among similar statements from [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – As South Korea prepares for its annual College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT), market analysts are noting a peculiar pattern: the stock market tends to perform poorly on the day of the crucial national exam. The phenomenon, which has caught the attention of South Korea’s financial sector, is largely attributed to [...]
LONDON, Oct. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – In the United Kingdom, the field of Korean Studies is experiencing a significant upswing, with graduates increasingly finding diverse career paths and contributing to cultural diplomacy. Deborah Smith, the translator who brought Nobel laureate Han Kang’s “The Vegetarian” to international acclaim, exemplifies this trend. Smith, a graduate of the School [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – In a first for the country, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has initiated an ambitious program to attract top international talent in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. The Seoul Tech Scholarship aims to bolster the city’s future workforce in key industries. On October 7, a ceremony was held on [...]