5.The Royal Grind: How Joseon Dynasty Princes Studied (or Suffered?)

📚 Growing Up in Korea | Ep. 5Ever wonder where Korea’s intense education culture began? Long before cram schools, Joseon crown princes were memorizing Confucian texts, learning swordsmanship, and taking oral exams… starting at age three. 👑📖This episode uncovers the grueling academic life of Korea’s future kings—and why being born royal meant no childhood.🎧 Bonus insights from the written post: The Royal Grind: How Joseon Dynasty Princes Studied (or Suffered?)📚 Part of my ongoing series: Growing Up in Korea Get full access to Understanding Korea, One Story at a Time at yoonjiwon.substack.com/subscribe