Sport or study? Korea divided over student athlete rules

South Korea is grappling with a growing divide over student athletes, as sports groups push to ease academic requirements while civic groups warn against weakening protections aimed at safeguarding education. The debate has intensified as participation in school sports declines and the government remains stalled over reforms that satisfy neither side, underscoring broader questions over how the country should balance athletic performance with education. The proposals are part of a broader shift

By The Korea Herald