A New Grading System for Korea’s College Exam: What Will Change? Many Korean students dream of going to university, and one big step toward that dream is the Suneung, or Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT). Right now, this test uses a 9-grade system to rank students' scores. But soon, that will change. The government is planning to change the CSAT grading system from 9 grades to 5 grades. What does this mean for future test-takers — and for younger students like middle schoolers who will face this system one day? Let’s explore. What Is the Current 9-Grade System?Under the current sys
Discovering Yourself: The Free Semester System in Korea Imagine going to school for a whole semester with no pressure from big exams. Sounds exciting, right? That’s exactly what Korea’s 자유학기제, or Free Semester System, is all about. Since 2016, this system has been offered in middle schools across the country. But why was it introduced? And what do students really think about it? Let’s take a closer look. What Is the Free Semester System?The Free Semester System allows middle school students to spend one semester focusing on exploring their interests, talents, and dreams — without worrying abou
Korea’s High School Credit System: A New Path or a New Challenge? Big changes are coming to Korean high schools. Starting in 2025, the High School Credit System — known in Korean as 고교학점제 — will be fully introduced across the country. But what does this mean for students like us? Is it an exciting opportunity, or does it bring new challenges? Let’s take a closer look. What is the High School Credit System?Until now, most high schools in Korea followed a fixed curriculum. All students in the same grade studied nearly the same subjects, regardless of their interests or future goals. The new syst
Korea’s High School Credit System: A New Path or a New Challenge? Big changes are coming to Korean high schools. Starting in 2025, the High School Credit System — known in Korean as 고교학점제 — will be fully introduced across the country. But what does this mean for students like us? Is it an exciting opportunity, or does it bring new challenges? Let’s take a closer look. What is the High School Credit System?Until now, most high schools in Korea followed a fixed curriculum. All students in the same grade studied nearly the same subjects, regardless of their interests or future goals. The new syst
The Bright Future of AI in English and Math Education Have you ever imagined a classroom where a friendly robot helps you write a story or solve a tricky math problem? This is no longer just science fiction — thanks to AIDT, or Artificial Intelligence Digital Textbook, the way we learn is changing faster than ever before. AIDT means using smart computer programs to improve education. In English and math, AI is already making lessons more fun, personal, and effective. Smarter English LearningAI tools can now read your writing and suggest better words or grammar. They can also help you practice
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The Ministry of Health and Welfare plans to train an average of 668 doctors annually to work in essential public health services in local areas over the next five years, starting in 2027.
IT · Science
17 domestic humanoids gather at DDP, and Seoul City hosts the 'Seoul AI Festival'
Entertainment · Broadcasting
[SBS My Little Old Boy] Moon Chae-won, to Seo Jang-hoon, who has 4 trillion won(?), says, “Hey, just give me 1 trillion won~” cutely... What will Seo Jang-hoon say?
Education · Society
Jeju RISE: Sharing the Results of "Industry-Academic Cooperation"
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Goseong County's Dinosaur Land Shopping Mall Wins Consumer-Friendly Brand Award at the 2026 Korea Consumer Awards for 9 Consecutive Years
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President Lee Jae-myung: "Price stabilization is urgent... Actively developing and implementing policies to ease the burden on people's livelihoods."
Politics · Economy
President Lee Jae-myung awards the Samjeonggeom sword to a newly promoted brigadier general.
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Fair Play Menarini International Award, 29th Award Ceremony marked by waves of emotion
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The Rose, the first Korean band to perform at Coachella, confirms Seoul concert on August 30 for “Once Upon a WRLD”
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Incheon Port Authority kicks off the 6th Incheon International Marine Forum in Songdo, Incheon, to look into the future of the global marine industry
490 in 2027, 613 in 2028 and 2029, and 813 in 2030 and beyond. ▲ Positive scale by year [Republic of Korea Education Newspaper] On February 10th at 2:00 PM, the Ministry of Health and Welfare held the 7th "Health and Medical Policy Deliberation Committee" (hereinafter referred to as the "Review Committee") at the Government Complex Seoul (located in Jongno-gu, Seoul). The committee decided to increase the number of physicians trained by an average of 668 per year from 2027 to 2031 at 32 medical schools, excluding Seoul, to strengthen regional, essential, and public medical services. Any additi
Held at DDP from February 28th to March 1st… "Physical AI: Feel It with Your Body" ▲ Seoul AI Festival 2026 Poster [Korea Education Newspaper] Seventeen domestic humanoid robots capable of walking, moving their arms, and understanding human speech will gather at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP). The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that it will host the "Seoul AI Festival 2026" at DDP Art Hall 1 for two days, from February 28 to March 1. This event, themed “AI spoke to me – Physical AI in everyday life that you can feel with your body,” is a participatory festival designed to allow citizen
Moon Chae-won, the icon of first love, returns to SBS's "My Little Old Boy" after five years! "I thought I was a doll," she says, her real-life beauty amazes the studio. ▲ [SBS My Little Old Boy] [Republic of Korea Education Newspaper] On the March 1st broadcast of SBS' 'My Little Old Boy' (hereafter 'My Little Old Boy'), actress Moon Chae-won, the 'icon of first love', will appear as a special MC and is expected to fill the studio with excitement. When Moon Chae-won recently appeared in the recording studio for SBS's "My Little Old Boy," the "Mom Avengers" were in awe, saying, "I thought a do
Jeju Island discussed key achievements and future plans at the 2025 Jeju RISE Project Performance Forum. ▲ 2025 Jeju RISE Achievement Forum Opening Ceremony [Republic of Korea Education Newspaper] Jeju Special Self-Governing Province held the '2025 Jeju RISE Project Achievement Forum' at the Jeju Halla Convention Center on the afternoon of the 26th. This event was designed to share the first year's achievements of the Jeju Regional Innovation Centered University Support System (RISE) project with Jeju residents and to enhance the execution of the cooperative system between the region, universi
Highly rated for quality control and customer service, selling over 530 products from over 120 companies. ▲ Dinosaur Country Shopping Mall Wins Grand Prize at the Korea Consumer Awards for 9 Consecutive Years 'Dinosaur Country Shopping Mall', an online direct transaction marketplace for agricultural and specialty products directly operated by Goseong County, received the grand prize in the consumer-friendly brand category for the 9th consecutive year at the '2026 Korea Consumer Awards' hosted by the Korea Consumer Association on March 10. The "Korea Consumer Awards" recognize companies and bra
Presiding over the 9th State Council Meeting… "Speed up implementation of the maximum oil price system and direct support for consumers,""Actively reviewing additional charter flights and the use of military aircraft to evacuate our citizens,""The removal of some US military weapons from Korea does not hinder deterrence against North Korea… There is no cause for concern." ▲ 9th State Council Meeting (Blue House) [Republic of Korea Education Newspaper] President Lee Jae-myung said on the 10th regarding the economic shock caused by the situation in the Middle East, "We must swiftly review addi