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Some international students drop out, and then walk out — with confidential research

Recent cases involving foreign graduate students taking research out of the country have exposed weak security practices at Korean universities, raising calls for stronger standards.

2026.7.29

International students hold up their brush calligraphy works during a traditional calligraphy experience session at the “2025 Pusan National University Summer School” at Pusan National University in Geumjeong District, Busan, on July 9, 2025. [NEWS1]

Korean universities race to attract international students but fail to retain them

While universities race to attract international students, many of those students continue to struggle due to language barriers and consequent integration issues.

2026.5.19

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Officials from Gachon University and Vietnam’s FPT University pose for a photo at a signing ceremony on Jan. 20. [GACHON UNIVERSITY]

Universities ink deals with foreign schools, local companies to increase opportunities for international students

Korean universities are actively forming partnerships with overseas institutions and local businesses to expand educational opportunities for international students, while also establishing part-time employment prospects.

2026.1.20

Members of the National University Student Association Network on Wednesday gathered outside the Westin Josun Hotel, where a general meeting of the Korean Council for University Education took place, to protest against tuition hikes. [YONHAP]

31 universities nationwide to raise tuition, another 120 still discussing hikes

A total of 31 universities nationwide had confirmed plans to increase tuition as of Thursday, while some 120 institutions were still reviewing potential hikes.

2025.1.24

University leaders, including Sogang University president Sim Jong-hyeok, attend the general meeting of the Korean Council for University Education in central Seoul on Wednesday. [YONHAP]

Universities implore gov't to acknowledge financial difficulties behind tuition hikes

Korean universities have appealed to the Ministry of Education to acknowledge the financial difficulties that have led to tuition hikes and called for the relaxation of regulations, though the minister expressed skepticism about policy changes.

2025.1.23

A cup of coffee with a vegan cookie at Warm Harue near Korea University in Seongbuk District, central Seoul [ISABELLE PIA SISON]

Five vegan restaurants for the hungry Seoul student

"It got to the point that I could not find anything to eat," said 22-year-old Courtney Jones from the United States, recalling when she first came to Korea as an exchange student.

2022.10.15

The main entrance to Seoul National University's Gwanak Campus in Gwanak District, southern Seoul. [SHUTTERSTOCK]

[WHY] Is the prestige of Seoul National University all it's hyped up to be?

Foreign viewers might have been confused at the constant babble about Seoul National University in "Squid Game," but to Koreans, Gi-hun ranting on about SNU and people being so impressed with Sang-woo are perfectly ordinary scenes.

2022.9.24

President Yoon Suk-yeol, center, answers questions from students at Umtum School in Guro District, western Seoul on Tuesday. [YONHAP]

Korea's student population is dwindling, especially kindergarteners

The number of students in Korean schools dropped 1.3 percent, data showed Tuesday, a grim reminder that the nation is heading off a demographic cliff.

2022.8.30

Teenagers who dropped out of high school study for the qualifying exam for high school graduation at a teen support center in Seongbuk District, central Seoul. [SEONGBUK DISTRICT OFFICE]

More students are dropping out for a hopefully better future

The number of students dropping out of high school to focus on the college entrance exam, in hopes of getting into better universities, is on the rise. They study solely for the national College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) to try ...

2022.1.12

Ministry cutting red tape for online college courses

Korean universities will be freed from a web of online learning regulations as they adapt to the post-Covid-19 age, local education authorities said. The changes include eliminating a cap on the share of courses that universities can hold online.

2020.7.5