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 it still matters deeply.
Before South Korea’s modern-day education craze, there was a centuries-old tradition of study… and survival.
Unraveling the surprising origins of Korea’s intense academic drive—it all started with a revolution and a philosopher’s radical vision.
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.
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