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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 [...]

Expanded Support in 2024 for Multicultural and North Korean Defector Students Through Mentoring Program

Expanded Support in 2024 for Multicultural and North Korean Defector Students Through Mentoring Program

SEJONG, Feb. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – The Ministry of Education and the Korea Student Aid Foundation have announced plans to expand the “2024 Multicultural and North Korean Defector Student Mentoring Program.” This initiative pairs college and graduate students with multicultural and North Korean defector students to assist with Korean language education and adaptation to school life [...]

Study Reveals Stark Disparities in Healthcare and Education Between High and Low-Cost Housing Areas in Seoul

Study Reveals Stark Disparities in Healthcare and Education Between High and Low-Cost Housing Areas in Seoul

SEJONG, Jan. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study conducted by the Korea Research Institute for Human Settlements reveals stark disparities in healthcare and education access between high and low-cost housing areas in Seoul. The study, released on January 8, indicates that the number of medical clinics or hospitals and doctors per capita is significantly lower [...]

S. Korean Students Rank among Top Performers among OECD Nations in Educational Performance: Report

S. Korean Students Rank among Top Performers among OECD Nations in Educational Performance: Report

SEOUL, Dec. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean 15-year-olds were among the top performers in mathematics, reading and science among their peers from the member nations of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), a report showed Wednesday. The findings were made in the latest report by the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), [...]

Change-Oriented Mindset Linked to Strong Belief in Education’s Impact on Economic Wealth and Social Status

Change-Oriented Mindset Linked to Strong Belief in Education’s Impact on Economic Wealth and Social Status

SEOUL, Nov. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent analysis has revealed that individuals with a more change-oriented mindset are more likely to believe that education has a high impact on economic wealth and social status. On Sunday, a research team from the Korean Educational Development Institute (KEDI), led by senior researcher Kwon Soon-hyung, unveiled the results [...]