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Sungkyunkwan University campus in Jongno District, central Seoul,

SNU leads Korean universities in 2027 THE rankings, and KAIST, Sungkyunkwan hit record highs

Seoul National University (SNU) led Korean universities at No. 56. Meanwhile, KAIST rose from No. 70 to No. 64, and Sungkyunkwan University did the same, rising to No. 68.

2026.9.30

SNU student council adopts antidiscrimination clause after years of debate

Seoul National University’s student council approved protections covering 18 grounds, including sexual orientation and gender identity, after nearly three years of debate.

2026.9.7

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Main entrance of the Seoul National University in Gwanak District, southern Seoul

Why Korea’s '10 SNUs' plan faces backlash

Three regional universities will receive major funding under the "10 SNUs" initiative, prompting concerns over transparency, politics and widening gaps.

2026.9.7

SNU wants to harness the power of AI, but energy limits mean lights out for many labs

For a host of professors, it's one thing to have GPUs, but entirely another to be able to use them as departments struggle with maxed out server rooms.

2026.9.3

Pusan National University students conduct research at the university lab.

Three regional national universities selected for ‘10 SNU’ initiative

Pusan National University, Chonnam National University and Chungnam National University will each receive up to 70 billion won ($51 million) to develop AI talent and industry-academia-research hubs.

2026.9.1

SNU announces initial candidates for next president

Seoul National University's (SNU) President Recommendation Committee will review the 12 candidates and shorten the list if any are ineligible by Aug. 31.

2026.8.24

Disgraced stem cell researcher's presidential award revoked over fabricated work

President Lee Jae Myung approved the move to strip Hwang Woo-suk of his Top Scientist and Technologist Award, after the courts struck down an attempt in 2020.

2026.7.15

A participant blows soap bubbles at the 2026 27th Seoul Queer Parade held near Euljiro-1-ga Station in Jung District, central Seoul, on June 13, 2026.

‘The conversation just dies’: LGBTQ+ students reflect on life on Korean campuses

Queer international students describe their university experiences as shaped less by open rejection than by limited awareness and institutional support

2026.6.16

Follow my lead

Follow my lead — A humanoid robot mimics the movements of an employee from a company participating in the 2026 Seoul National University AI Summit held at the school in southern Seoul on April 2.

2026.4.2

Seoul National University's main gate in Gwanak District, southern Seoul [NEWS1]

SNU to launch a department exclusively for international students

Seoul National University (SNU) is proceeding with plans to launch a new department exclusively for international students, tentatively named the Department of Global Talent.

2026.3.16