Why Learning About AI Matters: The Rise of AI Literacy Education Have you ever asked ChatGPT a question? Or seen your favorite app suggest songs or videos you might like? If so, you’ve already met AI — short for Artificial Intelligence. AI is becoming part of everyday life. That’s why Korean schools are starting to focus on AI literacy education — helping students understand what AI is, how it works, and how to use it wisely. What Is AI Literacy?Being “AI literate” doesn’t mean you have to become a computer scientist. It means understanding the basics of AI — like how it can recognize patterns
A New Grading System for Korea’s College Exam: What Will Change? Many Korean students dream of going to university, and one big step toward that dream is the Suneung, or Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT). Right now, this test uses a 9-grade system to rank students' scores. But soon, that will change. The government is planning to change the CSAT grading system from 9 grades to 5 grades. What does this mean for future test-takers — and for younger students like middle schoolers who will face this system one day? Let’s explore. What Is the Current 9-Grade System?Under the current sys
Discovering Yourself: The Free Semester System in Korea Imagine going to school for a whole semester with no pressure from big exams. Sounds exciting, right? That’s exactly what Korea’s 자유학기제, or Free Semester System, is all about. Since 2016, this system has been offered in middle schools across the country. But why was it introduced? And what do students really think about it? Let’s take a closer look. What Is the Free Semester System?The Free Semester System allows middle school students to spend one semester focusing on exploring their interests, talents, and dreams — without worrying abou
Korea’s High School Credit System: A New Path or a New Challenge? Big changes are coming to Korean high schools. Starting in 2025, the High School Credit System — known in Korean as 고교학점제 — will be fully introduced across the country. But what does this mean for students like us? Is it an exciting opportunity, or does it bring new challenges? Let’s take a closer look. What is the High School Credit System?Until now, most high schools in Korea followed a fixed curriculum. All students in the same grade studied nearly the same subjects, regardless of their interests or future goals. The new syst
The Bright Future of AI in English and Math Education Have you ever imagined a classroom where a friendly robot helps you write a story or solve a tricky math problem? This is no longer just science fiction — thanks to AIDT, or Artificial Intelligence Digital Textbook, the way we learn is changing faster than ever before. AIDT means using smart computer programs to improve education. In English and math, AI is already making lessons more fun, personal, and effective. Smarter English LearningAI tools can now read your writing and suggest better words or grammar. They can also help you practice
Kang Ha-neul and Ko Min-si race toward their final story amid a fierce storm. Genie TV Original ‘Your Taste’ (Produced by KT Studio Genie, Shortcake, Creator Han Jun-hee, Screenplay by Jung Soo-yoon, Directed by Park Dan-hee) has captivated audiences by portraying the lives of young adults who work hard and love passionately in a simple yet flavorful way, featuring Kang Haneul (as Han Beom-woo) and Go Min-si (as Mo Yeon-ju). Riding this momentum, “Your Taste” continues to gain popularity worldwide, not only in weekly viewership ratings but also on domestic OTT platforms. It has ranked in the t
“The Seasons - Park Bo-gum's Cantabile” presented a special stage for those who are passionate about music. On the 6th, KBS 2TV's music talk show “The Seasons - Park Bo-gum's Cantabile” aired, featuring the band N.Flying, music director Kang Seung-won, singer-songwriter So Su-bin, Milena, and the group ENHYPEN, who connected with the audience through diverse music and conversation. The “romantic band” N.Flying, who returned as a complete group after completing their military service, delivered a passionate performance of their hit song “Rooftop” and a song from their new album, “Songbird.” Aft
The 2025 Cheonan K-Culture Expo, held over five days under the theme “Global K-Culture, Coloring the World,” closed on the 8th after attracting domestic and international tourists. The K-Culture Expo, which opened on the 4th, came to a close with the K-Talk Show “NoBack Tak Jae-hoon,” the Cheonan Foreigners' Festival, the closing ceremony, and the closing reception. Now in its third year, the K-Culture Expo showcased a variety of K-pop culture content blending culture and technology, reaffirming its reputation as Korea's leading comprehensive cultural industry expo. From K-pop performances suc
The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs announced that it will hold a “UN War Veterans' Descendants Exchange Camp” from the 6th to the 12th in Seoul, Busan, Pyeongtaek, and other locations for six nights and seven days to pass on the bonds formed through the Korean War and UN participation to future generations. The UN Participating Nations' Descendants Exchange Camp, which began in 2009 and is now in its 16th year, has expanded its participation this year to include domestic and international university students, with over 50 students from the Ivy League in the United States, descendant
On the afternoon of May 26, Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul met with a delegation from the Japan-Korea Economic Association, including Vice Chairman Aso Yutaka, who visited South Korea to attend the 57th Japan-Korea Economic Conference (May 27-28), and exchanged views on economic cooperation between the two countries. Minister Cho expressed gratitude for the Japan-Korea Economic Association's significant role in promoting exchanges and creating cooperation opportunities between companies of both countries, and urged the business communities of both countries to continue playing an acti