School life
In a South Korea classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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South Korea
A child-friendly mission briefing for 20 November - capital, climate, school day, languages, fun facts, native animals, and five questions to ask the class on the other side of the world.
- CapitalSeoul
- Population~51 million
- Time zoneAsia/Seoul (UTC +9)
- CurrencySouth Korean won (KRW)
South Korea, with Seoul marked
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Climate in November: Mild autumn; cooler in the north.
The capital
Seoul
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes South Korea a bit special.
Hangul - Korea's clever alphabet
An alphabet that was carefully designed in 1443, on purpose
Open lesson
Seoul - the capital
A city where 600-year-old palaces sit between skyscrapers
Open lesson
Jeju Island - the volcano island
South Korea's biggest island, made by a huge volcano
Open lesson
Hanbok - Korean traditional dress
Bright colours, simple lines, and a 1,500-year-old design
Open lesson
Tap any card to open a class-ready mini-lesson - for the teacher to walk through, or an older child to read aloud.
Native animals
Wildlife your partner class might know best.
- 🐯
The Korean tiger
The legendary big cat that prowls through Korean stories
Open lesson
- 🐻
The Asiatic black bear
Korea's 'moon bear', with a bright white patch on its chest
Open lesson
- 🕊
The red-crowned crane
A graceful white bird with a small red 'hat'
Open lesson
- 🦝
The raccoon dog
A real animal that looks like a raccoon - but is actually a dog
Open lesson
- 🐦
The Korean magpie
A clever black-and-white bird, said to bring good news
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Korean
Five questions to ask
Conversation starters
- 01What does your school day look like?
- 02What do you eat at lunch?
- 03What games do you play at break?
- 04What's the weather like today?
- 05What do you wish more children around the world knew about your country?
What not to assume
Friendly cautions
- ℹSouth Korea has many regions and communities - there is no single experience.
- ℹClimate, food, and traditions can vary widely from one part of the country to another.
Culture
Food, music, sport, festivals.
Food
Music
Sport
Festivals
Tap any chip to open a class-ready lesson - what it is, why it matters, fun facts.
Reflection prompts
- “What's something you'd love to share about your school day?”
- “What's the most surprising thing you'd love to ask the other class?”
Could your class meet South Korea?
Choose South Koreawhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.