Liberal superintendent hopefuls call for Suneung reform

Left-leaning education superintendent candidates from 15 regions gathered in Gwanghwamun Square in Jongno-gu, Seoul, Tuesday to unveil joint election pledges ahead of the June 3 local elections, including an overhaul of the Suneung high school exam and the eventual introduction of a new college entrance exam. “Despite South Korea’s many educational achievements, students continue to suffer under an admissions-centered education system, while soaring private education costs are placing a growing

By The Korea Herald