Korean High School (Documentary)

Dir. Kelley Katzenmeyer

In sixty short years, South Korea went from being one of the poorest countries in Asia to having the world's 13th largest economy. Korean students have some of the highest test scores in the world, and a higher rate of acceptance into American Ivy Leagues than any other foreign country. But Korea also leads the world in two not quite so stunning ways- the highest rate of plastic surgery per capita, and a higher suicide rate than any other developed nation.

So. What's life like for a Korean student? In one of the most competitive societies in the world, how does one find their place? What does it take to achieve your aspirations and goals? Our documentary will take a look at the lives of five Korean teenagers on the verge of either reaching- or losing- their dreams. The film will follow the students during the most stressful time of their lives- their last year of high school. After studying for roughly sixteen hours each day, their futures boil down to one last exam. On November 10th, 2011, thousands of high school seniors will take a nine hour test that for many, will determine their economic and social status for the rest of their lives.

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• reality
• editing
• realityediting
• korean
• high
• school
• documentary

[mr3bdulla]

film something about starcraft in korea and i'll support you

[AyleSeventeen]

It really is such a shame. i find koreans EXTREMELY beautiful. they're a very advanced and educated nation, yet they cant seem to see that these standards and expectations are ridiculous? its like you're either a straight A student who'll end up being a doctor or something, or a failure in life. People should be encouraged to be different, unique and themselves. Korea fighting! <3

[purplelolip0p]

Wow they even have tv to watch mnet countdown in classrooms.. That's nice!

[karebu2]

Yes, their plastic girls are nice but the guys are just off the charts. What's the beauty standard for guys though?

[MangoMyTango95]

Wow, this seems like its going to be a good film(:

I'd watch it. Hehe. And I love how Bigbang was at the end x)

[jane693]

this is amazing... you actually came to Korea and observed the school? so amazing...

you should have come to our school..

[Mizzuru]

I dated a korean girl for 7 months and she told my high school was hell but jesus I didn't realise it was this bad... Tey are all very oretty and smart and funny. but the pressure on them academically and visually is intense.

[jihyunlol]

@babymimijiji

아 감사합니다.^^

[Ireallyhatethepolice]

I first saw this video in Korea website, nice video

[1Dawnb]

i noticed that they keep saying "good at studying".....does that mean theyre smart or is it just a way of saying that they could juggle the stress well enough

[anchi1515]

@hobooncouch567

I'm not so sure how to contact with English institutes in Korea, but I'm pretty sure that

If you are native English speaker, It wouldn't be hard to get a job. And by my knowledge,

one of my best friend (who is american) was English teacher here in Cheongju, and

He got paid about 2,000,000~2,500,000 won a month.