For years, South Korea has been one of the highest achievers on the international school tests known as PISA thanks to a combination of hard work and discipline. But there's stiff competition among students, with some 700,000 vying for the few places at top universities.
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Much depends on the choice of kindergarten. It has to be the best, followed by a good primary school, a top-notch high school and so on. Sending their child to top-flight educational institutes is what a family in South Korea usually works hard for all their life.