<s>[INST] How is the education in Korea [/INST] The education system in South Korea is considered to be highly competitive and demanding. Students often attend school for long hours and place great emphasis on academic performance, with a strong focus on memorization and test preparation. The government also places a strong emphasis on education and has invested significant resources in improving the quality of schools and increasing access to education. Despite these challenges, the South Korean education system has produced high levels of literacy and numeracy, and has contributed to the country's rapid economic development in recent decades. </s>