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Did you know that while many countries start their school year in September and India typically begins in April, South Korea kicks things off in March? 🇰🇷✨ For those curious about how the school system works here, let’s break down the Korean academic calendar! 🗓️ 1. The Exciting Start: March 2nd (1st Semester) Start Date: Usually March 2nd (or the following Monday if it falls on a weekend). The Vibe: For Korean students, March is the most heart-fluttering month. It’s all about new uniforms, fresh classrooms, and meeting new friends under the beautiful cherry blossoms. 🌸 🗓️ 2. The Two-Semester System 1st Semester (Spring/Summer): March – Mid-July Summer Break: Mid-July – Late August ☀️ 2nd Semester (Fall/Winter): Late August – Mid-December Winter Break: Mid-December – Early February ❄️ 🏫 3. The Short but Sweet 'Spring Break' After returning to school briefly in February for graduation and closing ceremonies, students get a quick 1-2 week break before the official new cycle begins in March. ✨ Unique Features of Korean Schools: 6-3-3 System: 6 years of Elementary, 3 years of Middle, and 3 years of High School. The Entrance Ceremony (입학식): In early March, you’ll see schools buzzing with families carrying bouquets. It’s a major milestone celebrated to cheer on a student’s new journey! 💐 March is truly the perfect time to wrap up the past and embrace a fresh start! How about starting your Korean language journey with iSEODANG this coming April? It will make your year even more joyful and enriching!

The New Year of 2026 has arrived So how do people spend New Year’s Day in Korea? In Korea, many people welcome the New Year in a special way. Early in the morning, people go to the east coast or the top of mountains to watch the first sunrise of the year. While looking at the rising sun, they make wishes for a happy and hopeful year ahead January 1st is also a public holiday in Korea. Because of this, many people take a break from work and spend quality time with their families. One traditional food that Koreans eat on New Year’s Day is tteokguk (rice cake soup) Tteokguk is made with sliced rice cakes, and it is often cooked with dumplings, beef, and eggs. In Korea, there is a fun belief that eating tteokguk means you become one year older. When the New Year begins, Koreans greet each other by saying, “새해 복 많이 받으세요(Saehae bok mani badeuseyo),” which means “Wishing you lots of luck and blessings in the New Year.” This greeting is a warm way of hoping that everyone’s year will be filled with happiness and good fortune iSEODANG sincerely wishes that your 2026 will also be filled with blessings, joy, and happiness. Happy New Year, and may you receive lots of good luck! -new year article-