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Fri, October 23, 2020 | 02:40

Pandemic widens learning gap in Korea

Pandemic widens learning gap in Korea

When South Korea began its delayed school year with remote learning in April, that spelled trouble for low-income students who rely on public education, get easily distracted and cannot afford cram schools or tutors used by many in this education-obsessed country. Students like Han Shin Bi, who struggled to concentrate. ``Online classes were really inconvenient,'' said Han, a...

2020-10-21 11:05

Provincial universities struggle to recruit freshmen

Provincial universities struggle to recruit freshmen

Provincial universities are struggling to recruit new students amid a steady decline in the college-age population, according to the schools and an opposition party lawmaker, Tuesday.

2020-10-20 16:25

Gov't to disclose information on fathers who don't pay child support

Gov't to disclose information on fathers who don't pay child support

The government is pushing ahead with a plan to disclose personal information about parents refusing to pay child support, according to the Ministry of Education, Thursday.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2020-10-15 17:19

Gap in English skills may lead to socioeconomic disparity

Gap in English skills may lead to socioeconomic disparity

English language proficiency can play a critical role in advancing the education and career prospects of aspiring Korean professionals, meaning that English language skills could translate to tangible socioeconomic disparities, according to ETS, an educational testing and assessment organization, Wednesday.

2020-10-14 17:04

Korea, Russia celebrate 30 years of cultural exchange

Korea, Russia celebrate 30 years of cultural exchange

The Korea-Russia Culture and Arts Society (KORACS) said Monday it had held a virtual international conference last week to discuss active cultural exchanges and future relations between Korea and Russia with the Gorchakov Fund.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2020-10-12 16:45

Gov't to provide financial support for children born abroad amid pandemic

Gov't to provide financial support for children born abroad amid pandemic

The government plans to provide financial support to parents with pre-school and elementary-age children regardless of their “nationality” amid a controversy over the exclusion of foreign nationals from the “special childcare support fund,” according to the minister of education. The fund has been created to reduce the public burden during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2020-10-08 17:05

'Gov't should provide education for undocumented children from multicultural families'

'Gov't should provide education for undocumented children from multicultural families'

The number of students from multicultural families in Korea continues to grow, but many of them are in a blind spot for education and healthcare, according to data submitted to Rep. Kwon In-suk of the Democratic Party Korea by the Ministry of Education, Tuesday.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2020-10-06 16:50

Controversy rises over vegetarian school meal options

Controversy rises over vegetarian school meal options

Seoul's education office is set to introduce more plant-based food in elementary, middle and high schools under its jurisdiction as it takes steps to become more eco-friendly to help tackle climate change.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2020-10-06 15:36

Learning Korean

Learning Korean

Foreigners wearing masks learn Korean during an event to celebrate Hangeul Day at Gyeongbok Palace in Seoul, Monday, while keeping their distance to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Hangeul is the Korean alphabet system devised by King Sejong in 1443. Yonhap

Bahk Eun-ji | 2020-10-05 16:42

Calls growing for reducing no. of students per class amid pandemic

Calls growing for reducing no. of students per class amid pandemic

Some politicians and teachers are raising calls for reducing the number of students per class to below 20 in a bid to create a better education environment and brace for the further prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

Jun Ji-hye | 2020-09-27 17:11

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