[Intro] A strategist who reads the deficiencies of the times and writes the future of children Today, the field of education in South Korea stands before a massive wave of 'speed' and 'efficiency.' To achieve a single point, children drift between printed words, and amidst a maze of correct answers, they are forgetting how to ask themselves who they truly are. In this era of chaos, there is a figure who travels back and forth between Busan and Seoul, calling for the 'restoration of the essence of education.' CEO Yoo Jeong- geol. He is a strategist who examines children's "thinking muscles" bey
▲ Panoramic view of the Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education Gwangju Superintendent of Education Lee Jeong-seon on "Basic Education" and the Next Decade of Gwangju Education Korea Education Newspaper × Interview with Gwangju Metropolitan City Superintendent of Education Gwangju education stands at a turning point.Amidst structural limitations such as a declining school-age population and tightening local education finances, it must now confront the question of how to preserve the essence of public education. Against this backdrop, Gwangju Education has achieved meaningful change over the p
“Education and culture are the city's foundational strength and a powerful magnet drawing young people.” Since taking office, Mayor Oh Soon-moon of Seogwipo has consistently championed the vision of ‘Seogwipo City of Hope,’ his eyes brimming with conviction. Amidst the crises of low birth rates, aging populations, and the rapidly changing primary industries, Mayor Oh chose a head-on breakthrough—transforming Seogwipo's very constitution rather than merely maintaining the status quo. From the bold decision to expand the Lee Jung-seop Art Museum tenfold to preparing for the successful hosting of
On the 6th, the publication celebration for Professor Sung Ki-sun's (Catholic University of Korea, former President of the Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation) book ‘Educational Turmoil’ was held at the Gyeonggi University Teleconvention Center. Sung was the 2022 Democratic Progressive Single Candidate for Gyeonggi Superintendent of Education. The event was a great success, attended by approximately 800 key figures from education, politics, academia, civic groups, and the public. Attendees included Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon, Bucheon Mayor Cho Yong-ik, former Minister o
Can you enter a top Japanese university without speaking Japanese? Can you enter a top Japanese university without speaking Japanese? Surprisingly, the answer is yes. Much like Korea’s Yonsei University Underwood International College or the Songdo Global Campus, more than 40 Japanese universities now offer full-degree programs conducted entirely in English. These English-taught programs—often called G30 programs—are especially popular in the field of International Studies. Admission is based on a student’s academic record (GPA) and English proficiency, rather than Japanese language ability. A
Singer Yoonha has successfully concluded her 20th anniversary concert. Yoonha successfully held her encore concert, “GROWTH THEORY : Final Edition,” at the KSPO DOME in Seoul Olympic Park from the 14th to the 16th of this month. Yoonha, who celebrated the 20th anniversary of her debut last year with a total of 20 solo concerts, began this year with a performance. At the 'GROWTH THEORY: Final Edition' concert, Yoonha showcased all the new songs from her seven studio albums and repackaged albums released last year, giving music fans a deep impression. After appearing on the lift singing “Sunfish
Yoon Park and Shin Seul Gi are one step closer. In the 9th and 10th episodes of KBS 2TV's weekend drama “Please Give Me 5 Eagle Brothers!” (Director Choi Sang-yeol, Lee Jin-ah, Writer Lee Im-sook, Production DK E&M), scheduled to air on March 1 (Sat) and 2 (Sun) at 8 p.m., Oh Beom-soo (played by Yoon Bak) and Dokgo-seri (played by Shin Seul-ki) will be shown to be more relaxed. Earlier, Beom-soo was in a situation where he couldn't take care of his daughter Oh Hani (Lee Bom) because of his lecture. To make up for her mistake of mistaking him for a repairman, the publican offered to babysit
Singer Jung Dong Won has released a teaser image showing off his model aura. On March 27, Jung Dong Won released additional teaser images for his second studio album “Kidari's Gift,” which will be released on March 13, through his official social media channels. The teaser images, which consist of four photos in total, showcase his mature masculinity with an emphasis on black color. From wearing a fedora hat to utilizing a large teddy bear as a prop, the images showcase different charms within the same atmosphere. In particular, he perfectly executed his up-do and dandy black suit with the for
The group STAYC will be releasing a new album for the first time in about five months and will continue their 10-day tour. On March 24, their agency Hi-Up Entertainment announced, “STAYC (Sumin, Si-Eun, Aisa, Se-eun, Yoon, and Jae-yi) will release their new single album ‘S’ on March 18.” Prior to this, they released a graphic video through their official social media channels. The graphic video shows the repeated sound of the camera shutter, typographic graphics, and Stay's appearance in a photo shoot. The dizzying transitions left a strong impact and captured the attention of fans. In particu
Actor Lee Yo Won will appear in the movie “Ghosts. On the 27th, Lee's agency Management Gu announced, “Lee will appear in the movie ‘Ghosts’. Please have a lot of interest and expectation.” The movie “Ghosts” is a story of human-like AIs coexisting with humans in Korea in the near future, and is an expansion of the worldview of director Hwang Seung-jae's previous film “Job Seekers,” which won the grand prize in the video category at the 8th SF Awards in 2021. The film is expected to be a highly anticipated movie as it realizes a more realistic future while reviewing the problems facing Korean
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Education · Society
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Education · Society
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Politics · Economy
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Entertainment · Broadcasting
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Entertainment · Broadcasting
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Culture · Events
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