For many Europeans, one of the most surprising sights in South Korea is not a skyscraper, a semiconductor factory, or a famous tourist attraction. It is something far more ordinary. A Korean hagwon district late at night. Rows of private academies remain brightly lit long after sunset. Students move from one classroom to another carrying … Continue reading Why Are Europeans Fascinated by Ordinary Korean Hagwons? What Drives Koreans to This Level of Commitment?