Education is often described as the foundation of a nation’s future, and teachers are at the center of that foundation. In South Korea, a country known for its strong emphasis on education and academic achievement, teachers have traditionally held a respected position in society. However, recent incidents involving verbal abuse, threats, and even physical violence by parents toward teachers have raised deep concerns across the country. As cases of parent-led violence increase, many educators and citizens are beginning to ask: what is happening to the relationship between schools, parents, and
Rethinking the Way We Handle School Violence School should be a place where students feel safe, respected, and able to learn freely. However, in recent years, a growing number of reports have shown that school violence — including bullying, verbal abuse, and even physical aggression — continues to be a serious problem in Korea. More concerning is the fact that the current response system often fails to protect victims effectively or to solve the root causes of the problem. If we want real change, it is time to examine what is going wrong and what must be done differently. ◇ What’s Not Working?
As the world becomes increasingly digital, education systems around the globe are seeking ways to modernize. South Korea, known for its strong academic culture and technological leadership, is now stepping into a new phase of innovation through the use of AI Digital Textbooks (AIDT). These textbooks, powered by artificial intelligence, promise to transform classrooms with personalized learning and smart feedback systems. However, despite their potential, AIDTs are also facing serious controversy regarding their fairness, effectiveness, and role in education. AI Digital Textbooks are more than
We throw away many things every day. Some of this trash can hurt the Earth. That is why I think recycling is very important. If more people recycle, we can help the planet. First, recycling helps reduce trash. If we do not recycle, all the garbage goes to landfills. These landfills take up a lot of space. If we recycle paper, plastic, and cans, we can make less trash. Then, there will be more clean places for animals and people. Second, recycling saves natural resources. When we recycle paper, we do not need to cut down so many trees. When we recycle cans and plastic, we save metal and oil. Th
These days, many people are talking about protecting the environment. One important topic is whether we should stop using plastic bags. In my opinion, we should try to stop using them and find better alternatives. Here are my reasons. First, plastic bags are very harmful to nature. They do not break down easily. When people throw them away, they stay in the environment for hundreds of years. Many plastic bags end up in the ocean, where they hurt sea animals. Fish, turtles, and birds often mistake plastic for food, and this can make them sick or even kill them. If we stop using plastic bags, we
Many students spend a lot of time at school. We study, play, and meet friends there. For this reason, it is important to make our school a better place. One way to do this is by planting more trees. In my opinion, we should have more trees in our school for several good reasons. First, trees help make the air cleaner. Trees take in carbon dioxide and give us oxygen. If we plant more trees, the air around our school will be fresher and healthier. This is especially important in cities where there is a lot of air pollution. Breathing clean air helps students concentrate better and feel more comf