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Kongju National University to establish new program for international students

The school's Division of Global Korean Studies will bring in 50 students for the 2027 academic year, with a curriculum focused not only on language and culture but also career-oriented training.

2026.7.2

Officials of Chungnam National University and Kongju National University, shortlisted for the Glocal University 30 project as a coalition, hold a meeting on Aug. 1 to discuss details of their plans to get chosen for the funding project. [CHUNGNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY]

Chungnam, Kongju face merger clash ahead of Glocal University 30 funding project

Chungnam National University and Kongju National University are short-listed for the Glocal University 30 project as a coalition, but they must first sort out a prospective merger before proceeding, which has divided students at both schools.

2025.8.5

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Education Vice Minister Oh Seok-hwan talks during a meeting with universities selected for the Glocal University 30 project in the past on March 18. The Ministry of Education announced 18 teams that were shortlisted for this year's Glocal University 30 project on Tuesday. [YONHAP]

Final chance at ₩100 billion: 18 applicants shortlisted for Glocal University 30 project

Universities shortlisted for this year's Glocal University 30 project were announced on Tuesday, with schools set to compete against each other for the last chance to receive multibillion-won government funding.

2025.5.27

Fourth from left: Wonkwang University President Park Sung-tae and Wonkwang Health Science University President Baek Jun-hum pose for a photo after agreeing to launch the merged university in March 2026 during a meeting on Oct. 4. [WONKWANG UNIVERSITY]

Wonkwang universities set to merge by 2026 after Glocal University 30 project selection

Wonkwang University and Wonkwang Health Science University announced their goal to launch a merged university by 2026 on Monday after being selected for this year's Glocal University 30 project.

2024.10.7

North Jeolla Governor Kim Kwan-young speaks during a meeting with representatives from Jeonbuk National University, Wonkwang University and Wonkwang Health Science University ahead of signing a memorandum on understanding on Tuesday. [NEWS1]

Universities scramble to finalize bids for Glocal University 30 project as deadline looms

There’s just over a week left for universities to finalize their bids for the multibillion won Glocal University 30 project, with schools seeking partnerships until the last minute.

2024.7.17

Fourth from left: South Jeolla Governor Kim Yeong-rok and Mokpo National University President Song Ha-cheol pose for a photo during a partnership ceremony held at the university in Muan, South Jeolla, on Tuesday. [NEWS1]

South Jeolla to support Mokpo National University in Glocal University 30 selection bid

The South Jeolla regional government announced Tuesday it will work closely with Mokpo National University and local institutes to help the university's selection bid for the Glocal University 30 project.

2024.7.2

Representatives from Jeonbuk Jeil High School, Namwon, Mongolia's Dalanzadgad and School No.1 of Dalanzadgad pose for a photo after signing a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday. [NAMWON CITY GOVERNMENT]

Namwon and Dalanzadgad sign MOU on educational content, school infrastructure

Namwon signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Mongolia's Dalanzadgad to jointly develop educational content and invite international students to the to-be-created Namwon Glocal Campus.

2024.5.22

Pusan National University President Cha Jeong-in, left, poses for a photo with Park Soo-ja, president of Busan National University of Education, after signing a memorandum of understanding to open a merged university in March 2027. [PUSAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY]

PNU and BNUE to merge, targeting March 2027 launch

Pusan National University and Busan National University of Education will submit merger plans to the Ministry of Education this week, aiming to launch the merged university by March 2027.

2024.4.24

Kim Woo-seung, vice chairman of the Glocal University 30 project committee, announces the universities that won last year's Glocal University 30 funding in November last year. The Ministry of Education announced Monday that 109 universities applied for this year's funding project. [YONHAP]

Some 109 universities apply for Glocal University 30 project

A total of 109 universities applied for this year's Glocal University 30 project, with more universities applying together amid eased restrictions.

2024.3.25

Representatives of Busan University of Foreign Studies and Kyungsung University pose for a photo after signing a memorandum of understanding to apply for the Glocal University 30 project. [BUSAN UNIVERSITY OF FOREIGN STUDIES]

BUFS, Kyungsung University to team up on Glocal University 30 bid

Busan University of Foreign Studies (BUFS) announced Tuesday it will work with Kyungsung University to apply for the Glocal University 30 project, focusing on globalizing the universities.

2024.3.19