Min Jin Lee’s Underdog Morality
The Pachinko author on her latest novel, American Hagwon, and parents’ near-religious belief in elite education
TL;DR
- Min Jin Lee, author of 'Pachinko,' is releasing a new novel titled 'American Hagwon.'
- The novel delves into parents' fervent, almost religious dedication to securing elite educational opportunities for their children.
- The theme highlights the intense societal and familial pressures associated with academic achievement.