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Why don't Korean kids play so much anymore?
A recent survey found that over 60% of Korean children in upper elementary school have less than two hours of free time a day. Even worse, nearly 16% said they don't even get an hour.
Are they too busy? Too tired? Or have they simply forgotten how?
Many of them go to academies after school. Mothers say they have to prepare for the college entrance exam from elementary school. Otherwise it is too late.
Mothers acknowledge their children don't get enough playtime — but they worry about them falling behind. Teachers and experts say this is taking a toll on kids' mental health.
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