Half a million take Suneung as nation holds its breath
A total of 504,588 examinees flocked to 1,279 test sites in 84 cities, counties and districts nationwide to sit the nine-hour five-session exam.
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Why Korea’s national college entrance exam, the Suneung, is always on a Thursday
The nationwide test, regarded as the most important exam Koreans take in their lifetimes, is held on the same weekday every year to secure the test distribution process.
South Korea’s national college entrance exam to take place without ‘killer questions’
The exclusion of "killer questions" or excessively difficult questions, came following President Yoon Suk Yeol's comments that such questions might create an excessive dependence…
Smart decision? Cambodian schools’ ban on smartphones gets mixed reactions
In a move to instil academic discipline and better align digital education, the ministry has issued instructions on the use of electronic devices for non-educational purposes in…
On verge of closing, rural school tries to lure students with financial benefits
Households with a student enrolling in the school would be provided with a residence with at least two rooms, a job that pays about 3.2 million won per month and financial…
371 people studied abroad with State Educational Fund loan but did not return to work in Mongolia
Violations such as officials not fulfilling their duties, misusing their positions, and carelessly handling other people's materials were found in the implementation of the Fund.
‘Inappropriate’ campus activities prompt University of Philippines probe
The university's statement came after a list of “dares” created by the UP Junior Marketing Association and of the “scavenger hunt” by the UP Economics Society for their…
AI could cool Korea’s med school frenzy, says former Harvard dean
The former Harvard University dean of social science also said that AI learning models can help students find their purpose, gradually reducing reliance on the private sector.
Bhutan’s teachers leave in droves, frustrates students
Between January and May this year, about 531 teachers have exited the profession. Of that, 416 teachers resigned voluntarily. That is on average more than 83 teachers resigning…
Yoon, doctors set to clash over medical school quota
The government is considering to increase the number of medical students by more than 1,000, instead of the initial 500. The plan comes as the country is facing severe doctor…