Korean EdTech Platform Gguge Launches Japanese Version
The launch brings a Korean model where children select teachers directly on social media to Japan, positioning itself as a learning option outside traditional schooling and cram schools.
Reporting from 1 source: ASCII.jp.
Glorang Japan, the Japanese subsidiary of Korean EdTech company Glorang Inc., has officially launched the Japanese version of Gguge, an online live class platform for children aged 5 to 19. The service lets students choose classes from instructors they follow on social media, covering over 10 genres including language, art, science, and programming.
Gguge operates on a prepaid coin system. Parents buy coins in advance, and children decide which teacher to take a class from, with no per-session payment. This design aims to encourage children's independence.
Teachers have full freedom to design their classes, setting the theme, schedule, time, and price. New instructors start with one-day classes so students can test compatibility before committing to regular sessions. Most instructors are active social media personalities on Instagram, X, and YouTube.
All tools, including video conferencing via Zoom, schedule management, and student communication, are handled within the platform. At launch, over 26 instructors offer classes across 10 genres, from math and science support to Korean language, AI and programming, and pastry chef experiences.
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