4 in 10 Korean children prefer play after school, but most end up studying

“Over 40 percent of children in Korea want to spend time with friends after school, but more than half attend private academies, known locally as "hagwon." According to the National Center for the Rights of the Child's recent report, 42.9 percent of respondents would like to socialize at playgrounds or internet cafes, but only 18.6 percent actually do so. Instead, 54 percent reported attending hagwon or receiving tutoring, compared to only 25.2 percent who said they would choose this option. Thes

Summary generated from the RSS feed of Korea Herald National. All article rights belong to the original publisher. Click through to read the full piece on www.koreaherald.com.