For years, Lee Kyong Min’s life revolved around driving her two daughters from school to cram schools, following a routine that was typical for many parents in South Korea. The goal was always clear: ensure their children gained entrance to the country’s top universities, with the key to success being their choice of hagwons, or private cram schools. These institutions offer extracurricular classes in subjects like math, Korean, and English, helping students prepare for South

Japan has been grappling with two weeks of heavy snowfall that has left at least 30 people dead and over 200 injured, according to the government. The worst-hit areas are in northern and western Japan, where the snow has caused fatal accidents, stranded travelers, and even buried people in their homes. The snowstorm has caused disruptions in public transportation, and thousands of passengers were left stranded at New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido. The snowfall has been particu