K-Parenting
The IMF Crisis and South Korea’s Hyper-Competitive Childhood
How Economic Trauma Turned Parental Love into Relentless Pressure
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Blogs
K-Parenting
Eleven Years of Grief: Remembering the Sewol Ferry Tragedy
Today marks the 11th anniversary of a disaster that claimed 304 lives—most of them schoolchildren—and forever changed South Korea. For
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K-Parenting
Shut Up and Do Math: Inside Korea’s Childhood Race to the Top
In Daechi-dong, Seoul’s most competitive education hub, children master middle school math before they’ve lost all their baby teeth—and English
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K-Parenting
Your Toddler Might Be Late—for College Prep in South Korea
Because in Korea, preschool kicks off the college plan—and kindergarten has entry requirements.
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The Royal Grind: How Joseon Dynasty Princes Studied (or Suffered?)
Before South Korea’s modern-day education craze, there was a centuries-old tradition of study… and survival.
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Why Koreans Study So Hard: A Journey Back to the Joseon Dynasty’s Gwageo
Uncovering the historical roots of Korea’s intense academic culture through the fiercely competitive civil service exams of the Joseon Dynasty
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The Scholar’s Revolution: How Joseon Shaped Korea’s Academic Drive
Unraveling the surprising origins of Korea’s intense academic drive—it all started with a revolution and a philosopher’s radical vision.
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Nation Past as Prologue: Understanding a Nation Through Its Historical and Cultural DNA
Korea’s intense focus on education didn’t emerge overnight. It’s deeply rooted in historical events and societal values that have shaped
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K-Parenting
Growing Up in Korea: But First, Why Korea?
Korea is a country of contrasts—where economic success meets deep societal pressures. Before exploring what it means to grow up
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K-Parenting
Lunar New Year Presentation & Resources for Parents and Teachers!
A fun and educational Lunar New Year presentation for young learners, complete with slides, worksheets, and activity ideas!
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K-Parenting
Korea’s Bold and Beautiful Democracy in Action: A peaceful revolution powered by love, resilience, and light
For those who want to witness Korea shaping a new kind of democracy.
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Cultural Intelligence
The First Connection: Prenatal Care Through Korean Taegyo – Part 2: Practices
This post is for anyone curious about how pregnant women in Korea practice self-care.
I’ll explain what Taegyo is,
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