In South Korea, parents are increasingly enrolling their young children, including 5-year-olds, in preparatory classes aimed at succeeding in college entrance exams. This trend stems from the highly competitive nature of the education system, where children often engage in after-school tutoring until late at night. With a widening income gap, parents are anxious about their children's future job security, thus intensifying the push for early education. Nearly half of children under six are taking part in private education, primarily English classes, to gain a competitive edge for elite universities that are seen as a ticket to stable careers.
Many parents believe that preparing their children for college entrance exams from an early age is vital due to the intense competition for top universities.
The opportunities to succeed keep dwindling, but there is one rare path that remains available, which is going to a good university, making the competition even fiercer.
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