More Korean teens leave school to prepare for college entrance exams
com. The number of teenagers leaving school to prepare for college entrance exams is on the rise. According to an analysis by Jongno Academy of data disclosed through School Info, a government education information portal, a total of 18,661 high school students discontinued their education in 2025. Of them, 10,006 were first-year high school students,…
The count of Korean teenagers discontinuing their education to focus on college entrance exams has increased. According to data from Jongno Academy, 18,661 high school students dropped out in 2025. Nearly half of them were freshmen, numbering 10,006. "Academic discontinuation" encompasses voluntary departure, expulsion, and removal from school records.
Quitting school allows students to deviate from the regimented school day and tailor their schedules to study plans. However, dropout is more than just a change in learning environment; it can also radically modify daily routines and lifestyle. Sleep patterns may be disturbed. Schools enforce strict timetables - specific times for arrival, classes, and lunch breaks. Students must adhere to a set wake-up time, with classes and breaks scheduled in a uniform manner.
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