Updated Nov.4,2008 12:27 KST

Over 50% of Korean College Students Attend Crammers
Over half of Korean college students attend private tutoring schools, a survey by local online job search service Job Korea suggests.

Out of more than 1,000 students, nearly 53 percent said they are currently registered in after-school classes mostly to study English and computer proficiency.

Each student spends roughly W1.9 million (US$1=W1,264) on these private tutoring schools every year.

Job Korea says more students are turning to after-school classes because they believe it will give them the competitive edge they need to get a job.

Arirang News