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Hotel CEO's Son Scores High, Sparks Parental Envy

12/5/2025

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Story summary
  • Lee Boo-jin, CEO of Hotel Shilla, is linked to her son who nearly aced South Korea's College Scholastic Ability Test, missing only one question.
  • The story has resonated with Korean parents in the United States, who express envy and fascination.
  • Many observers are surprised he completed his education in South Korea rather than studying abroad.
  • Park Sun-young, chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Committee, praised the achievement on social media.