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UNESCO Establishes S. Korea-proposed Award for Global Citizenship Education

UNESCO Establishes S. Korea-proposed Award for Global Citizenship Education

SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – The U.N. cultural agency has established a South Korea-proposed award to recognize efforts in nurturing education on global issues, such as human rights, sustainability and diversity, the foreign ministry said Wednesday. The U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization made the decision during its executive board meeting in Paris on [...]

South Korea Moves to Curb ‘Elementary Med School’ Classes Amid Education Frenzy

South Korea Moves to Curb ‘Elementary Med School’ Classes Amid Education Frenzy

SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – As the fever for medical school admissions intensifies in South Korea, lawmakers and education activists are pushing for legislation to regulate so-called “elementary med school” classes, where young children are taught advanced mathematics concepts typically reserved for high school or even university curricula. On September 30, Representative Kang Kyung-sook of [...]

AI Digital Textbook Plan Sparks Debate on Education’s Future

AI Digital Textbook Plan Sparks Debate on Education’s Future

SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – As the South Korean government prepares to introduce artificial intelligence-powered digital textbooks in select grades and subjects across elementary, middle, and high schools next year, a heated debate has emerged, pitting educational innovation against concerns over screen time and learning efficacy.  Proponents of the initiative highlight the potential for personalized [...]

LG Electronics Launches Resource Recycling Education for South Korean Youth

LG Electronics Launches Resource Recycling Education for South Korean Youth

SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics announced on August 25 that it will provide resource recycling education to approximately 500 students from 12 elementary, middle, and high schools in Incheon by next month. This initiative aims to raise awareness about resource circulation among future generations by introducing the concept and significance of recycling in [...]

Gangnam District Launches ‘Bite-Sized Math’ Video Series for Students

Gangnam District Launches ‘Bite-Sized Math’ Video Series for Students

SEOUL, Apr. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – The Gangnam District Office in Seoul has announced the launch of a new “Bite-Sized Math” video series through its online Gangnam Video Lecture platform, designed to help middle school students master key concepts in just five minutes per topic. Catering to the growing “short-form” video trend that emphasizes time efficiency, [...]

Education Environment Tops Homebuyers’ Priorities in South Korea, Survey Reveals

Education Environment Tops Homebuyers’ Priorities in South Korea, Survey Reveals

SEOUL, Apr. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey conducted by real estate consulting firm Budongsan R114 has shed light on the priorities of South Korean homebuyers, revealing that nearly one-third of adults consider the ‘education environment’ to be the most crucial factor when purchasing a home. The survey, which polled 5,046 adults nationwide from March [...]

South Korean Teachers Voice Concerns Over Shift to Digital Textbooks

South Korean Teachers Voice Concerns Over Shift to Digital Textbooks

SEOUL, Mar. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – As South Korea approaches the introduction of artificial intelligence-powered digital textbooks, a significant number of teachers have expressed reservations about the challenges of maintaining digital equipment and the risks of excessive device usage among students, according to a recent survey. The Korean Teachers and Education Workers Union announced on March [...]

English Education Costs for Preschoolers Hit Record Highs in South Korea

English Education Costs for Preschoolers Hit Record Highs in South Korea

SEOUL, Mar. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – An analysis by a South Korean lawmaker has revealed that monthly fees for English language academies targeting preschoolers have surpassed an average of 1.2 million won, amid record high private education spending across all school levels last year.  Rep. Kang Deuk-gu of the Democratic Party stated on March 25 that [...]

Majority of College Applicants Support Expanding ‘Undecided’ Admissions

Majority of College Applicants Support Expanding ‘Undecided’ Admissions

SEOUL, Mar. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – As South Korean universities prepare to broaden “undecided major” admission tracks for the 2025 academic year, a new survey found over 60% of current high school seniors view the policy expansion favorably. The poll released on March 19 by Jongro Academy showed 64.5% of 1,104 students surveyed agreed with increasing [...]

Ground-breaking New Study Quantifies ‘Opportunity Advantage’ of Premium Education Coupled with Citizenship Rights

Ground-breaking New Study Quantifies ‘Opportunity Advantage’ of Premium Education Coupled with Citizenship Rights

LONDON, Feb. 13, 2024 (Korea Bizwire) – Leading international wealth advisory firm Henley & Partners has published pioneering new research into how first-class education, combined with expanded global access rights, creates significant opportunity for the next generation, growing their global networks, maximizing their career prospects, earning potential, and economic mobility for greater success and prosperity across their [...]