Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
By Scott Findlay || As the new semester begins this September and students return to the classroom, I am reminded of the aspects of learning that are often overlooked. Many … Read More
By Reeti Roy || When I enrolled in a Korean language program in Seoul, I expected to spend my days memorizing vocabulary lists, wrestling with unfamiliar grammar, and trying to … Read More
By Jacqueline L. Becerra || As summer progresses into July, a sweltering heat engulfs the lush greenery surrounding Chonnam National University (CNU), where the buzzing of dragonflies can be heard across Yongji pond, and the haze of strong sunrays reflects … Read More
By Murdock O’Mooney || AI is reshaping the world of education. Students in Korea are increasingly turning to AI tutors, as they offer a cost-effective alternative to the traditional hagwon, … Read More
By Yousra Feriel Drioua || In a country where education is often defined by numbers, Dalkkum Art School in Seoul operates on a different premise. Founded in 2018 in Seoul’s … Read More
By Muhammad Umar Tahir || I did not realize how important the Korean language was until a bus driver at Incheon Airport looked at me, spoke rapidly in Korean, and … Read More
By Park Yeonju || In July of 2025, I left for Weihai in Shandong Province of China to study Chinese. On a day when the hot sunlight beat down, I … Read More
By Yuri Kim and Madeline Miller You can see countless academies, especially for math and English, while you are living in South Korea. According to the Korean Education Statistics Service, … Read More
