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The Kotoba Interactive journal.

Editorial features on the cultures, history and languages of Asia. Filter by culture, by topic, or search for what inspires you.

Glossary
3 articles
Korea
Société5 min

Suneung: The Day When Korea Holds Its Breath

The Suneung, South Korea's university entrance exam, is more than a test: it's a national event that determines destinies and reveals a society's obsessions.

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Korea
Société5 min

Hagwon: Inside Korea's Private Academy Phenomenon

Hagwon, the ubiquitous private academies in South Korea, shape the daily lives of millions of students. A deep dive into a parallel education system, between excellence and excess.

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Korea
Société5 min

Chaebols: The Family Empires That Rule South Korea

Samsung, Hyundai, LG, SK... Understanding the chaebols, these sprawling family conglomerates that shape the economy, politics, and daily life of South Korea.

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