Overview

Full Product Details

9781666940558

Table of Contents

Reviews

"""Young A. Jung has given us a readable account of the Korean kirogi phenomenon, families who send children abroad, usually accompanied by their mothers, to learn English and obtain an advantage in South Korea's highly competitive educational system. Based on her interviews with kirogi mothers living in northern Virginia, Jung's study vividly illustrates South Korea's obsession with education, which is a key to understanding its spectacular successes as well as its serious problems."" --Michael Seth, James Madison University"

"""Young A. Jung's insightful exploration of the kirogi phenomenon is not only a triumph of cultural study but also a compelling read. With her incisive interviews of kirogi mothers in northern Virginia, Jung offers an unparalleled window into the fervent educational drive of South Korean society. Her book brilliantly dissects the nation's relentless pursuit of academic excellence, capturing both the remarkable triumphs and the intense challenges that shape South Korea's unique educational landscape."" --Michael Seth, James Madison University"

Author Information

Young A. Jung is assistant professor of Korean at the Department of Modern and Classical Languages at George Mason University.

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available