A Paradigm War? Reflection on Centrifugal Force of Korea’s National Admission Policy
Have you read the book “College Admission Systems: A Status System or an Educational System?” by former Minister of Education Nam-Soo Seo and Professor Sang-Hoon Bae of Sungkyunkwan University, published in 2022? This masterpiece is a must-read for anyone involved in or affected by South Korea’s college admission system. It delves into the history and evolution of the college admission system, theoretical and value-based issues, major components of the admission process, and policy design processes related to the curriculum. It even includes intriguing anecdotes such as efforts to halt flights on the day of the national college entrance exam. Following the struggles and efforts of elite government officers to contribute to the improvement of South Korea’s education system, readers are deeply impressed by their practical knowledge, skills, political sense, agility, and academic depth and breadth. Misguided Reforms and the “Apology” About a third into the over 300-page book, a line ...