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Is homeschooling illegal in South Korea?

Yes. Homeschooling is banned in South Korea. School is compulsory and home teaching is not an allowed exemption.

Education Act art 13/14: school attendance is compulsory and the education ministry says homeschooling is not a ground for exemption; art 68 sets a fine of up to 1 million won. No exception route.

Source: Education Act arts 13, 14, 68

• South Korea is one of 9 countries where homeschooling is banned, and 9 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 0 of 1.
• In Asia: banned in 3 of 46 countries.

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