Jeonbuk National University reports tangible results in academic system reform

“Jeonbuk National University said Thursday that it has produced tangible results in its academic system reform as reflected in improved indicators in the 2026 admissions cycle. Major indicators — including the number of applicants, competition rates and academic performance of admitted students — rose with the successful implementation of a policy aimed at expanding students’ choice of majors through the broader integration of recruitment units, according to the school. The results demonstrated that the university has successfully implemented the government-led “Glocal University 30” initiative designed to designate and support 30 universities located in nonmetropolitan areas. “Glocal” is a portmanteau of global and local, implying a push for globalization and localization simultaneously. According to the university’s analysis of its 2026 admissions results, the number of applicants for the early admissions process — which mainly evaluates students based on their high school academic records — increased to 24,760 in the 2026 academic year from 23,876 the previous year

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