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  Could Korea Create a Real-Life “Teacher Protection Bureau”? Inspired by Netflix’s Teach You a Lesson A Fictional Agency Is Inspiring Real Educational Reform A proposal inspired by the hit Netflix series Teach You a Lesson is sparking nationwide debate in South Korea. Recently elected Gyeonggi Province Superintendent Ahn Min-seok has suggested creating a new organization tentatively called the Educational Activity Protection Bureau . The proposal aims to restore teacher authority, protect students’ learning environments, and provide stronger support for schools facing severe disciplinary challenges. Why Is This Proposal Being Discussed? According to Ahn, many schools are struggling with a growing imbalance between student rights and teacher authority. He argues that: Teacher authority has weakened significantly. Classroom disruptions are becoming more frequent. Teachers often lack effective tools to manage serious incidents. Students' learning rights can be negatively affected by...

  KOSPI Briefly Tops 8,900 Before Pulling Back South Korea’s Stock Market Hits Record High but Faces Early Volatility 📈 KOSPI Reaches Historic Milestone South Korea’s benchmark stock index, the KOSPI , briefly surpassed the 8,900-point level for the first time in history on June 2, 2026. The index opened strongly at 8,883.19 points, up 94.81 points (1.08%) from the previous session, and quickly climbed above the symbolic 8,900 mark. However, the rally proved short-lived as major technology stocks reversed direction, triggering a broader market pullback. 🔄 Sharp Reversal After Early Surge By 9:19 a.m. local time, the KOSPI had fallen 1.94% from the previous trading day to 8,617.53 points. Market participants described the session as highly volatile, with investors taking profits after recent gains. The sudden reversal came despite strong optimism that had pushed the market to record levels earlier in the morning. 💻 Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix Lead the Pullback ...