Why does education matter so much to Koreans? Min Jin Lee tackles the obsession in 'American Hagwon'
The Korea Herald • 10/26/2026 – 10/27/2026
Summary
Min Jin Lee addresses the significance of education in Korean culture in her work titled "American Hagwon." The piece explores the obsession with education among Koreans.
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