The IMF Crisis and South Korea’s Hyper-Competitive Childhood
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How Economic Trauma Turned Parental Love into Relentless Pressure
K-Parenting
Drawing from my Korean heritage, this section delves into Korean parenting styles, celebrating their unique strengths while also addressing current challenges they face.
Eleven Years of Grief: Remembering the Sewol Ferry Tragedy
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Today marks the 11th anniversary of a disaster that claimed 304 lives—most of them schoolchildren—and forever changed South Korea. For those outside Korea, here’s why
Shut Up and Do Math: Inside Korea’s Childhood Race to the Top
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In Daechi-dong, Seoul’s most competitive education hub, children master middle school math before they’ve lost all their baby teeth—and English is done and dusted by
Your Toddler Might Be Late—for College Prep in South Korea
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Because in Korea, preschool kicks off the college plan—and kindergarten has entry requirements.
The Royal Grind: How Joseon Dynasty Princes Studied (or Suffered?)
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Before South Korea’s modern-day education craze, there was a centuries-old tradition of study… and survival.
Why Koreans Study So Hard: A Journey Back to the Joseon Dynasty’s Gwageo
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Uncovering the historical roots of Korea’s intense academic culture through the fiercely competitive civil service exams of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910)
The Scholar’s Revolution: How Joseon Shaped Korea’s Academic Drive
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Unraveling the surprising origins of Korea’s intense academic drive—it all started with a revolution and a philosopher’s radical vision.
Nation Past as Prologue: Understanding a Nation Through Its Historical and Cultural DNA
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Korea’s intense focus on education didn’t emerge overnight. It’s deeply rooted in historical events and societal values that have shaped the nation’s identity for centuries.
Growing Up in Korea: But First, Why Korea?
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Korea is a country of contrasts—where economic success meets deep societal pressures. Before exploring what it means to grow up there, let’s see why Korea
Lunar New Year Presentation & Resources for Parents and Teachers!
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A fun and educational Lunar New Year presentation for young learners, complete with slides, worksheets, and activity ideas!