Korea Joongang Daily
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Too sick to work, too scared to not: Kindergarten teacher death, illnesses highlight gaps in system

From paying for substitutes out of pocket to fearing that their contract won't be renewed, kindergarten teachers across the country work in a system that has little institutional support, and even the protections that exist differ by region.

2026-04-09

Gov't tightens grip on excessive private education, English kindergartens

The government will tighten its regulations on Korea's so-called English kindergartens to limit hours of lessons and raise the reward for whistleblowers on illegal activities in an aim to curb excessive private education for toddlers.

2026-04-01

Private education drives early academic gap across Seoul, survey finds

In Seoul, many children start English education before entering elementary school. The age at which children begin English lessons varies by location, and the costs can be high.

2026-03-19

Korean Air adds G800 to Samsung chair-frequented private jet fleet

Korean Air has added a new ultra-long-range business jet to expand its private aviation business, reflecting rising demand from wealthy customers such as corporate executives for chartered aircraft for overseas travel.

2026-03-12

Private education spending for grade school students hits record high in 2025

The average monthly spending for private education for elementary, middle and high school students reached a record 604,000 won ($430) in 2025, and the gap in spending between high- and low-income households widened further.

2026-03-12

Galaxy S26 hands-on: Samsung delivers on AI assistance, nearly polishes screen privacy

The AI features on Samsung Electronics’ new Galaxy S26 series make one thing clear: The idea of “having a personal AI assistant in your hand” is no longer just marketing rhetoric.

2026-02-26

Korea's market watchdog says intervention in private equity industry inevitable

The head of Korea's financial market watchdog on Tuesday said authorities would respond sternly to the business practices of private equity funds that undermined fairness and credibility.

2026-01-20

Spending on private education jumps 60 percent over past decade: Data

Korean families' spending on private education for their children has jumped by more than 60 percent over the past decade, government data showed Sunday.

2026-01-04

Ordinance to extend hagwon hours in Seoul sparks debate over regulating cram schools

Seoul's 10 p.m. curfew on hagwon is facing renewed debate as an ordinance seeks to extend hours to midnight. This move raises concerns about academic pressure, student rights and the implications for public education.

2025-12-17

Demand for private investigators rises amid missing persons cases in Cambodia

Bae, a private investigator of eight years and former police officer, says he has been hired to find people who have gone missing in countries such as Cambodia and Thailand.

2025-11-04