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  College Admissions: Is "Academic Suitability" Now the Key Factor? – A New Paradigm in Admissions Through an Interview with Oh-Hyun Kwon, Honorary Professor at Seoul National University College admissions in South Korea are not just a simple “test.” They are a complex battlefield where students, parents, teachers, and education policies collide. With ever-changing admissions systems, the relentless presence of private education, and the constant question of “What choice will be most advantageous for my child?” parents often feel like they have lost their guiding compass. In the midst of this chaos, Oh-Hyun Kwon, the former head of the Seoul National University admissions office, has proposed a new admissions strategy. His core message is simple: "It’s not just about which subjects a student has taken, but how they have studied them." As soon as I heard this, one question immediately came to mind: "So what exactly should students be doing?" Today, b...

  Finland vs. South Korea: Creativity or Academic Performance – Which Matters More? "Test Scores vs. Creativity" – What Should We Choose? A classroom in Finland. Students are sitting on comfortable sofas instead of desks, engaging in discussions. The class schedule is flexible. "Shall we conduct our own experiment today?" the teacher asks with a smile. The children eagerly form teams, ask questions, and solve problems together. A classroom in South Korea. Students sit neatly at desks, listening to the teacher’s lecture. The blackboard is filled with formulas and concepts. "Now, let’s solve this problem," the teacher instructs, guiding students toward a set answer. After class, they head to private academies for additional study. Both are forms of education , yet their approaches are entirely different. Which system is superior—Finland’s or South Korea’s? 1. Finland Prioritizes Creativity, While South Korea Focuses on Academic Performance The core principle...