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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
Society5 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
Society5 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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China
Lycéens chinois passant le Gaokao dans une salle d'examen
Society8 min

The Gaokao: the exam that decides the fate of eleven million Chinese students

Everything you need to know about the Gaokao, China's national university entrance exam. History, social pressure, intensive preparation, and impact on Chinese society.

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