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.
Education
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.
High school dropout vlogs become more popular in South Korea
Aside from sharing life updates, these teenagers also create videos where they inform their parents about the decision to drop out, submit withdrawal letters and celebrate a…
Plunging popularity of Bahasa among Australian students could hurt future ties with Indonesia
The startlingly low intake at the university is part of a worrying trend that has played out across Australia at universities and schools. Of Australia’s more than 40…
More US students expected to study in China
With tensions between China and the US showing signs of easing in recent months following a series of high-level engagements, more government support for studying abroad in each…
Bangladeshi student enrolment in US hits record high: report
The report showed a 28 per cent increase in enrolment of Bangladeshi students in US colleges and universities, from the previous academic year, which is one of the highest overall…
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…
Citizen scientists in Singapore add needed buzz to bee research in Asia
The number of citizen scientists working on different types of fauna in Singapore has grown from 400 in 2015 to over 11,000 in 2023.
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…