These sources discuss the South Korean education system, focusing on its structure, curriculum, and recent changes. They explain the evolution of education in Korea, from pre-modern times to the current system, highlighting the single-track 6-3-3-4 structure and the various school types. Several texts emphasize the national curriculum, its periodic revisions, and the importance placed on character education and social and emotional learning, particularly in addressing adolescent issues. The sources also touch upon the competitive nature of university entrance, the role of private education, and the distinction between citizenship education and character education.

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Confucianism's influence onethics education in South Korea - Semantic Scholar

Country Report: Teaching Philosophy/Ethics in South Korea

NCIC National Curriculum Infomation Center

Social and Emotional Learning as a Solution for Adolescent Problems in Korea

Sun Young Park Clarifying the Characteristics and Exploring the Collaboration of Citizenship and Character Education in South Korea - BMJ Author Services

Sun Young Park Clarifying the Characteristics and Exploring the Collaboration of Citizenship and Character Education in South Korea - ERIC

THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA

The National Curriculum for the Primary and Secondary Schools

The Status and Perspective of Moral Education in Korea* - S-Space