From China to Japan, growing workloads pushing teachers to the breaking point

CNA's correspondents in China, Japan and South Korea examine the reasons behind the growing pressure and workloads facing teachers in East Asia that push many of them to the breaking point. In the first instalment of the two-part series, Michiyo Ishida finds out why Japan is facing a growing shortage of school teachers, with fewer applying for the job and record numbers taking time off or quitting, for mental health reasons.