Children Grow Even When the School Clock Stops

Gap year—chosen by former US President Obama's daughter Malia, actress Emma Watson, and Akdong Musician! The gap year group 'Flowery Friends' gives a sabbatical year to teens who are study workers. Korea ranks #1 in the world for teenage study time. Among 48 OECD countries, Korean teenagers have the longest study hours and top academic achievement, but their life satisfaction is near the bottom (#47). Teenagers who study 60 hours per week—twice the OECD average—cannot even play during vacation and attend private academies.