1.Tech Titan: South Korea has the fastest average internet speed globally and is
a pioneer in 5G technology deployment.
2.Education Nation: Students often attend school from 8 AM
to 4 PM, followed by private tutoring (hagwons) till late night —
sometimes until 11 PM.
3.High Literacy: The country boasts a 99% literacy
rate, among the highest in the world.
4.AI in Classrooms: South Korea is integrating AI-powered
tools into K–12 classrooms as part of its EdTech revolution.
5.BTS & Hallyu Wave: Korean pop culture, led by K-pop and
K-dramas, is used as a cultural education tool even in Korean language
classes globally.
6.Innovation Hub: Seoul is one of Asia’s most
startup-friendly cities, with government-backed incubators for EdTech,
Biotech, and AI.
7.Uniform Culture: School uniforms are mandatory in most
schools from elementary to high school.
8.Student Pressure: South Korea’s university entrance exam
(Suneung) is considered one of the toughest in the world — flights are
grounded during the English listening section to maintain silence.
9.Digital Classrooms: Almost all schools are equipped with
smart boards, digital attendance, and e-learning portals.
10.Global Schooling: South Korea has a growing number of
international schools following British, American, and IB curricula,
catering to both locals and expats.
