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The Most Credentialed Crowd on Earth
Nearly half of this crowd has a university degree. South Korea has the highest bachelor's degree rate among all OECD nations. Parents here remortgage homes to fund tutoring academies. The pressure to succeed academically is not metaphorical — it is a national emergency.
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South Korea has one of the world's highest university graduation rates — nearly 70% of 25-34 year olds hold a degree. Yet youth unemployment stays stubbornly high. The credential doesn't guarantee the job.
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