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N. Korea Expands Online Education for Workers

N. Korea Expands Online Education for Workers

SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — North Korea is spurring online education at major universities as part of efforts to train “intellectual-type workers” with science and technology expertise, according to its state media Monday. The North’s main newspaper, the Rodong Sinmun, said around 100,000 workers are currently enrolled for online classes across the country, including [...]

N.K. Colleges Offer Online Programs amid Extended Vacation Caused by Virus Fears

N.K. Colleges Offer Online Programs amid Extended Vacation Caused by Virus Fears

SEOUL, March 30 (Korea Bizwire) — Colleges in North Korea are providing online programs for students amid an extended vacation, as the country is making all efforts to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, state media showed Monday. North Korea has not officially confirmed any coronavirus infections, but it has reportedly extended the winter [...]

Decisive Factor for Success of Online Education Biz in Korea: English Contents

Decisive Factor for Success of Online Education Biz in Korea: English Contents

SEOUL, Korea, April 26, 2014 (Korea Bizwire) – In Korea, the price of a teaching-related stock depends on whether the service carries English contents. Education service providers specializing in English education such as Credu, YBM Sisa.com have thrived while companies closely related to public education such as Visang Edu and Megastudy have suffered a heavy [...]