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Progressive candidates dominated the education superintendent races, which were part of Wednesday's local elections, tilting the balance of power among the country's education chiefs in their favor. In Seoul, incumbent superintendent Jung…

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Jeonbuk National University's Institute for Regional Development has emerged as a key regional think tank and implementation hub for addressing local challenges and fostering strategic industries, the school said Tuesday. The university…

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Lee Do-hoon, former South Korean ambassador to Russia, emphasized the importance of balance in diplomacy in a lecture held last week at Kookmin University. “The essence of diplomacy lies in reconciling differing interests and finding…

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The traditional definition of the digital divide — the simple barrier separating those with high-speed internet from those without — is rapidly becoming obsolete. As generative artificial intelligence (AI) weaves its way into the fabric of…

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Singer-rapper Psy has been referred to prosecutors on suspicions of receiving prescription psychotropic drugs through third parties, police said Tuesday. The singer, whose real name is Park Jae-sang, is accused of having his manager and…

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Jeonbuk National University is trying to reverse a pattern that has long defined regional higher education in Korea: training talented students who leave for the capital. The university in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, is positioning…

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Singer-rapper Psy has been referred to prosecutors on suspicions of receiving prescription psychotropic drugs through third parties without in-person hospital visits, police said Tuesday. The singer, whose real name is Park Jae-sang, is…

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Admission to a prestigious university is no longer seen as the only path to success for some students in South Korea, as semiconductor-focused high schools gain popularity on the expectation that they can lead directly to jobs at major…

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In a milestone for Korea’s quiet but expanding cultural diplomacy in Latin America, the Korean language is set to enter Colombian classrooms as an official subject for the first time this summer. Beginning in August, three prominent…

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A professor at a private university in Daejeon has been disciplined and removed from all teaching duties after allegedly making sexually inappropriate remarks to students during class. According to the university on Friday, the school's…

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Togolese Foreign Minister Robert Dussey called for a more balanced understanding of Africa and highlighted South Korea's development experience as a model for the continent during a special lecture at a university here on Friday. The…

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The University of Seoul showcased next-generation communication convergence technologies in collaboration with the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) at the Korea International Broadcasting, Media, Audio and Lighting Show (KOBA) 2026 held at…

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The National Tax Service (NTS) signed an agreement Friday with Seoul National University’s (SNU) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Institute to integrate AI into the state tax system, a move aimed at accelerating public services while…

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Seventeen people were hospitalized Thursday after toxic bromine gas leaked from a university laboratory in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, prompting an emergency evacuation and a local disaster alert. The leak occurred at around 7:13…

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A Kookmin University research team has been selected for a government-supported nanomaterials technology development project, the school said Thursday. The five-member team consists of four professors in the Department of Applied Chemistry…

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Seoul Subway Line 2 resumed normal operations early Friday following an overnight safety inspection due to the resumption of demolition work of a partially collapsed overpass, the city subway operator said. The underground inspection began…

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Six Chinese nationals have been sentenced to life in prison by a Cambodian court over the torture and killing of a South Korean university student allegedly drawn into an online scam operation, according to local reports on Thursday.…

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Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital is recruiting 10 volunteer mentors to assist migrant women with medical interpretation. The hospital is seeking bilingual speakers of any language who are fluent in Korean to help foreign…

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Three university students died after a car crashed into a parked bus in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, early Wednesday morning, police said. A sedan driven by a man in his 20s collided with the bus at around 5:02 a.m., according to…

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Religious groups, universities and public institutions are offering free or affordable accommodation options for BTS fans who have become targets of price gouging ahead of the supergroup's June concerts in Busan, but supply remains…

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A joint team of students from Kookmin University and other Korean universities won the top prize at Bosch Future Mobility Challenge (BFMC) 2026, an international autonomous driving and connectivity competition, held in Cluj-Napoca,…

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Jeonbuk National University has reopened an art hall following extensive renovation work, transforming it into a safer and more comfortable space for culture and the arts, the school said Tuesday. Yang O-bong, president of the university,…

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Sejong University has opened Team Studios Sejong, the largest artificial intelligence (AI) virtual media studio at a university in Asia, the school said Tuesday. The university built the space in its Gwanggaeto Building, where a theater…

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Handong Global University hosted a showcase of artificial intelligence (AI)-based education initiatives earlier this month, drawing more than 100 university faculty, staff and administrators from across the country to the Kim Young-gil…

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A professor at a private university in Daejeon is under investigation after students accused him of making sexually inappropriate remarks during class. It is the latest case to raise questions about classroom misconduct and the power…

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The Ministry of Education said Monday that Chungnam National University (CNU) has opened a Korean Language Education Center (KLEC) in Uzbekistan, marking the first step toward launching a full campus in Tashkent later this year. CNU signed…

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A Mexican YouTuber has come under fire for using footage of the Rising Sun flag in a video introducing the 48 countries competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Seo Kyung-duk, a professor of liberal arts at Sungshin Women's University, on…

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One in 14 people aged 24 and under who visit an emergency room in Seoul following a suicide attempt or self-harm returns within two months for the same reason, highlighting the need for stronger postcrisis care for young people. According…

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Kim, 23, a university student who enjoys hiking as a hobby, visited Mount Bukhan last month after a friend recommended it. The trip was part of what young Koreans are calling “fortune hiking” — climbing mountains believed to improve luck.…

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A professor at a private university in Daejeon is under disciplinary review after students accused him of making sexually offensive remarks in class, including allegedly saying that 8 out of 10 women in Korea had likely earned money…

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The Ministry of Education said Monday it has opened a Korean language education center in Uzbekistan with Chungnam National University, laying the groundwork for the university’s planned overseas program in Tashkent. Chungnam National…

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Kim Bung-nyun has spent more than a decade trying to answer one question: What does art actually do for the brain and body? The child and adolescent psychiatrist at Seoul National University Hospital began his work in 2014, when his team…

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Two people were seriously injured when a light aircraft crashed in the southwestern county of Haenam, Saturday, according to the authorities. The aircraft went down at around 3:10 p.m. while en route from Muan Airport to Sani Airfield. The…

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Two people were seriously injured when a light aircraft crashed in the southwestern county of Haenam on Saturday, authorities said. The aircraft went down at around 3:10 p.m. while en route from Muan Airport to Sani Airfield. The two -- an…

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Sick of a long commute out to Hongdae, Itaewon or Gangnam? Are you coming down from the northern parts of the city? You might not have to make a long trip in search of social activities after all, as Gongneung-dong transforms into a…

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Kwangwoon University and Tashkent State Technical University (TSTU) have recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation. The MOU was signed between Cho Sun-young, chairperson of the…

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A runway stretching across the waters of Cheonggye Stream will become an unlikely stage as teenage and senior citizen models walk side by side in a public fashion show designed to turn one of Seoul’s busiest urban landmarks into a living…

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An undergraduate student at the University of Seoul has won three of the world’s most prestigious design awards, demonstrating the school’s international competitiveness in design. The university said Thursday that Cho Seung-min, a senior…

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Cuando se piensa en innovación, no es usual imaginar una combinación entre la audacia y la precisión de la ingeniería con el impacto directo en la salud humana de la medicina. Jenifer Kalafatovich, egresada de la carrera de Ingeniería…

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Nation & World ‘Images of vitality and hope’ amid ravages of war Photos gift of Roger Marshutz, 2003. © President and Fellows of Harvard College, Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology Sy Boles Harvard Staff Writer May 21, 2026 5 min…

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Jeonbuk National University has been selected for a state-funded humanities and social sciences research project as part of an effort to foster regional universities for balanced national development, the school said Wednesday. With a…

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A Kookmin University research team presented a paper at the 29th Annual Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Statistics (AISTATS) held in Morocco, the school said Wednesday. The team, under the guidance of assistant professor Kim…

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As competition for admission to South Korea’s elite medical schools intensifies, more parents are looking overseas for an alternative path to help their children become doctors. According to overseas study agencies, interest in so-called…

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The Seoul Metropolitan Government said it has completed an eight-day urban development training program for Mongolian public officials and experts aimed at strengthening policy cooperation with Ulaanbaatar. The program, held from May…

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Kenya has officially launched the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Kenya AIST), a postgraduate research university modeled on the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) in Daejeon, marking a major…

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President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday lashed out at an online commercial referencing the torture death of a university student engaged in democratization movements under a previous authoritarian government. Lee attached an image of a 2019…

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His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received at his office in the Amiri Diwan today Yun Hyunsoo, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, who called on His Highness to bid farewell on the occasion of the end of his tenure in…

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Uzbek government officials visited Hoseo University on Tuesday to tour the university’s semiconductor packaging lab and participate in a seminar on semiconductor industry-academia cooperation. The visit was organized under the Young…

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A research paper on artificial intelligence (AI) co-authored by a Kookmin University student has been accepted for presentation at the 43rd International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML), the school said Monday. Kim Min-woo, a senior…

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The University of Seoul will host the Harvard Model Congress Asia (HMCA) 2027, a globally recognized debate program for high school students, according to the institution. The school said Friday that it plans to hold HMCA 2027 for three…

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Every week, Shapolayeva Aisulu spends nearly three hours on a round trip from Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, to the Seoul Global Student Center in Seodaemun District. For the Kazakh student studying in Korea, every minute of the commute is…

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A 7-year-old girl died Monday after being hit by an SUV inside an apartment complex in Boryeong, South Chungcheong Province, Seoul Shinmun reported Tuesday. According to police and fire authorities, the girl was hit by a moving SUV at…

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Yoon, 34, is not unemployed in the usual sense. He is not sending out resumes, sitting for interviews or preparing for another company exam. Officially, he belongs to a Korean labor market category known as “resting” — people who are…

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As Korea adjusts to a growing population of foreign professionals and multicultural families, a wealthy district in the capital is transforming its public e-learning infrastructure to address the systemic challenges of immigrant…

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South Korea's official development assistance agency and Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency jointly held a tourism education training program in Tajikistan last week, sharing their experience as major tourism destinations to help…

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A looming 18-day strike at South Korean chip giant Samsung that has triggered worries within the government, rattled foreign investors and threatened global supply chains rests on one crucial question: who should share in the spoils of the…

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A looming 18-day strike at South Korean chip giant Samsung that has triggered worries within the government, rattled foreign investors and threatened global ‌supply chains rests on one crucial question: Who should share in the spoils of…

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Concerns are rising within the labor sector that a planned strike by Samsung Electronics’ unions, now six days away, could deepen Korea's labor market polarization, as its demands mark a sharp break from conventional labor-management…

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For many Korean university students, the dream of a semester abroad often collides with the harsh reality of soaring international inflation and travel costs. On Friday, the Seoul Future Talent Foundation unveiled a scholarship program…

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Nearly seven in 10 international students in South Korea who work part time are concentrated in low-skilled service jobs, according to a new report, raising fresh questions around employability as the country pushes to retain more…

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Nobel Prize-winning economist Peter Howitt said South Korea is putting innovation-led economic growth into practice “so well,” pointing to its heavy research and development spending and the government’s support for startups and small and…

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South Korea's official development assistance agency on Friday said it had begun construction of an industrial textiles center in Pakistan as part of efforts to support the local industry and expand technology cooperation. According to the…

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Gangnam-gu in Seoul will pilot a free online Korean-language course for foreign residents, members of multicultural families and other beginner-level learners. The course, titled “My First Korean,” will open May 20 through Gangnam Internet…

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A Sejong University research team has been selected for a government-supported research and development (R&D) project aimed at addressing copyright protection issues of webtoons and characters, the school said Thursday. The team will be…

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President Lee Jae Myung visited a traditional market in the city of Seongnam on Thursday to meet merchants and shoppers and check local economic conditions, his office said. Lee visited the Moran market, just south of Seoul, one of the…

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“I can get you through the student ID check. Just don’t make it too obvious that the admission wristband has been taken off,” one post on an online secondhand marketplace read. Another post said: “The photo on the student ID doesn’t matter…

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May is the peak festival season at South Korean universities, when campuses bring in major K-pop acts and draw large crowds of students and visitors. But concerns are growing over the resale of festival tickets at inflated prices, as…

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Ewha Womans University and the French Embassy in Seoul will co-host a forum next week in commemoration of the 140th anniversary of both the university’s founding and diplomatic relations between Korea and France, the school said Monday.…

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President Lee Jae Myung will meet Nobel economics laureate Peter Howitt later this week to listen to his opinions on the country's economic policies, a presidential spokeswoman said Wednesday. Kang Yu-jung said Lee's meeting with the Brown…

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About 30 dogs registered for regular blood donations and their owners attended a commemorative event Wednesday at Konkuk University. Three donor dogs received special recognition at the event. Bokhui, a former rescue dog, received the Life…

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North Korea has raised the mandatory retirement age for office workers by three years to reflect the country's population aging and demographic changes, according to a North Korean academic paper Wednesday. A revised labor law in 2024…

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Apple will host a three-day intensive program for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) at its Manufacturing R&D Support Center in Pohang next month, offering local factories free access to the tech giant’s engineering expertise. The…

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Jeonbuk National University said Tuesday that its generative artificial intelligence (AI) service based on multiple large language models (LLMs) is rapidly spreading throughout the campus. According to the school, the number of users…

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Kwangwoon University is stepping up efforts to transform itself into an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven institution, aiming to strengthen its competitiveness through advanced research and interdisciplinary education. “We have…

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The University of Seoul held the 2026 Majors and Graduate Programs Fair at its campus in northern Seoul last week to help students explore their academic and career paths. The university said the event took place at the International…

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Professor Park Dong-jun of the School of Chemical Engineering at Jeonbuk National University was appointed a member at large on the board of directors at the International Society for Extracellular Vesicles (ISEV), the university said…

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The University of Seoul held the 2026 Majors and Graduate Programs Fair at its campus in northern Seoul last week to help students explore their academic and career paths. The university said the event took place at the International…

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A research team at Kookmin University has developed a heterostructured catalyst that efficiently promotes hydrogen production in alkaline water electrolysis, the school said Monday. The team, led by professor Lee Chan-woo of the Department…

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Korean police are launching a specialized training program this month for law enforcement officials from Laos and Cambodia, part of a broader effort to dismantle the growing network of online scams and cybercrime syndicates operating…

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Korea’s expansion of its higher education exports continued as Kyung Hee University and the World Health Organization (WHO) convened nursing leaders from across Central Asia, a move that reflects Seoul’s increasing involvement in global…

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The Seoul Metropolitan Government will take its annual study abroad fair to Taipei from May 30 to 31, bringing together 14 Seoul-based universities and two related institutions. Launched in 2024, the Seoul Study Abroad Fair has been held…

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Environmental challenges are no longer treated simply as matters of corporate responsibility, but as markets in their own right, creating new opportunities for companies, investors and young professionals, speakers said Thursday at…

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Environmental campaigns driven by guilt and statistics alone are unlikely to change human behavior, science communicator Orbit said Thursday, arguing that sustainability must become attractive and culturally appealing to succeed in the…

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South Korea's martial law scandal is set to loom large over local elections in ‌June that will test whether opposition conservatives can rein in the power of the ruling party of ​President Lee Jae Myung. The June ‌3 contest for mayors…

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President Lee Jae Myung said Saturday he survived a 2024 knife attack thanks to people's support and will devote himself wholly to the country, a day after the state civil rights commission overturned an earlier decision with regard to his…

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President Lee Jae Myung said Saturday he survived a 2024 knife attack thanks to people's support and will devote himself wholly to the country, a day after the state civil rights commission overturned an earlier decision with regard to his…

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South Korea’s Ministry of Justice has adopted eight new visa-related proposals aimed at easing workforce shortages and attracting more international students and professionals, while also launching a broader rethink of the country’s…

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South Korea’s Ministry of Justice has adopted eight new visa-related proposals aimed at easing workforce shortages and attracting more international students and professionals, while also launching a broader rethink of the country’s…

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Police said Friday they will step up patrols and inspections after the recent random killing of a female high school student in the southwestern city of Gwangju sparked public anxiety. The 17-year-old student was fatally stabbed by a…

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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,…

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The government’s plan to introduce a “fair allowance” for short-term public sector workers is drawing criticism from economists and administration experts, who warn that the policy could distort the wage system, strain public finances and…

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A Sungkyunkwan University research team has identified the synthesis mechanism of next-generation infrared semiconductor nanocrystals, key materials for autonomous driving and smart sensors, the university said Thursday. The mechanism was…

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H.ecoTech Festa 2026 opened Thursday at Yonsei University’s Baekyangnuri Hall, bringing together corporate leaders, startup founders, policymakers and students to discuss how climate action and sustainability are emerging as new engines of…

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Climate action should be seen as an economic opportunity, rather than a burden, according to Choi Jin-young, CEO of Herald Media Group. “The environment is no longer just about goodwill or obligation. It has become one of the…

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As artificial intelligence (AI) spreads from coding assistants to factory robots and hiring tools, experts say Korea’s familiar labor disputes over wages and bonuses are giving way to a more existential question: How labor and capital will…

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North Korea has removed references to unification and ethnic unity from its revised constitution and, in line with its “two hostile states” doctrine, now defines only the North Korean region as its territory, an expert said at a press…

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Samsung Medical Center ranked first in the inaugural comprehensive evaluation of South Korea’s university hospitals, jointly conducted by The Korea Economic Daily and the Institute of University Evaluation. It marks the first time…

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The Ministry of Science and ICT said Tuesday it has selected seven universities as preferred candidates under a state project aimed at expanding AI-focused education across higher education. The seven universities — Gachon University,…

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The Ministry of Science and ICT said Tuesday it has selected seven universities from among 10 schools to lead the training of artificial intelligence (AI) talent under a new “AI-focused university” initiative. The selected universities —…

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Lee Hong-koo, a scholar-turned-statesman who went on to shape South Korea's government as prime minister, diplomat and adviser across multiple administrations, died Tuesday. He was 92. Born in 1934, Lee graduated from Kyunggi High School…

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Police in Gwangju are searching for a man in his 20s suspected of fatally stabbing a high school girl and injuring another student who tried to help her. The attack occurred at around 12:10 a.m. Tuesday on a pedestrian path near Nambu…

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A special counsel bill proposed by the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) would allow an independent counsel to withdraw indictments in ongoing trials, a provision now at the center of debate over its impact on court proceedings. The…

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Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SeoulTech) is doubling down on its identity as a practice-oriented institution, pushing to train graduate-level researchers in advanced fields and position itself as the go-to partner…

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Seoul will strengthen educational and emotional support for immigrant youth with a range of expanded programs to facilitate their integration into school life. Immigrant youth are those who enter Korea between ages 9 and 24 after being…

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A 29-week pregnant woman in Cheongju was forced to wait more than three hours to find a hospital for emergency delivery before being airlifted to Busan, where her fetus ultimately died. According to fire authorities on May 2, a 119…

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Throughout the 1990s, the insatiable thirst of Koreans for mastering English was unmatched, eclipsed only by the frustration that accompanied their quest for fluency. It manifested in the vast sea of language institutions, academies and…

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A video of firefighters struggling to subdue a wild boar in an apartment building in Seoul’s Mapo District went viral, April 27. The footage shows four firefighters wrestling with the animal before it was eventually killed. Six days…

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A growing number of professors with backgrounds in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are being appointed as university presidents, demonstrating a rapid shift in the leadership landscape that underscores a broader…

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Jung Woo-jin remembers Christmas Eve 2024 as the day his manager handed over the car keys. Jung, a pseudonym for a man who worked at a relocation agency for foreign executives from October 2024 to January 2026, said the manager ordered him…

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Korea is turning to its universities to carry K-culture beyond familiar strongholds, launching a new initiative that sends Korean students overseas to stage events in regions without Korean cultural centers. The Ministry of Culture, Sports…

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Kookmin University is actively engaging in industry-academia collaboration to develop new technologies with businesses and research institutes. Last week, the university and GE Aerospace, a U.S. aircraft engine manufacturer, co-hosted a…

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Kookmin University, one of Korea’s leading institutions in design education, co-hosted for the first time an international design award ceremony jointly with the Italian Association for Industrial Design (ADI) in Milan last week. The…

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South Korea’s universities have spent years trying to raise their global profile, but a new country-level ranking suggests the more important question is not where they place, but how weak their connection to the international academic…

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Medical schools failed to hire enough teaching faculty following a large increase in admission quotas for 2025, the state audit agency said Tuesday. The Board of Audit and Inspection announced the results of an audit into what measures…

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Seoul city government has launched Seoul Global Student Center in the Sinchon university area, offering a one-stop platform in the northwestern neighborhood for foreign students seeking employment, startup support and settlement…

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The Arts Council Korea has named Lee Beom-heon, a special professor at Shinhan University, as its new chairman. The council, a state-run body tasked with leading the national arts agenda, said Lee was elected as its ninth chairman through…

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Seoul city government has launched Seoul Global Student Center in the Sinchon university area, offering a one-stop platform in the northwestern neighborhood for foreign students seeking employment, startup support and settlement…

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Two University of Seoul professors have been selected for a government-led support program for technology commercialization, the university said Monday. The two are Professor Song Oh-sung of the Department of Materials Science and…

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People who drink coffee three times a day had more muscle mass than those who drank it less than once a day, a Korean research team said Monday, though the researchers cautioned that the study does not prove coffee directly changes body…

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A South Korean appeals court increased the corruption sentence for former first lady Kim Keon-hee Tuesday to four years in jail after finding her guilty of stock manipulation and bribery. Kim, the wife of jailed ex-president Yoon Suk-yeol,…

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Korea’s push to export its higher education model is gaining ground overseas, with a university-led partnership helping reshape Sri Lanka’s medical research and training landscape. The Ministry of Education said Monday that a recent…

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A South Korean university project helped Sri Lanka build its first immunology and molecular medicine department, which later became the country’s only infectious disease analysis center during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Education Ministry…

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Oxford University plans to launch a center for Korean studies as early as October to boost research in Korean culture, language and history, professors leading the project have said. The university will announce the establishment of the…

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Two prominent African writers engaged Korea University students in Seoul in a discussion on Afropolitanism and Black consciousness, offering global perspectives through a “glocal” lens. The seminar, held on March 31 and co-hosted by the…

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“I personally prefer tap water. I’d say bottled water is as good as dead water.” That is the view of Choe Jae-cheon, a leading animal behaviorist and biologist and emeritus professor at Ewha Womans University. This would mean that,…

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Seoul National University will set up a new undergraduate division for international students, with enrollment set to begin as early as next fall. According to multiple sources, the university’s council on Wednesday approved a proposal to…

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More South Korean universities are launching foreign alumni associations, but for many graduates the groups mean more than an extension of school ties. They offer a way to preserve friendships, professional connections and a sense of…

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How does air pollution impact consumer spending? Research by assistant professor Sanghwa Kim from the DeGroote School of Business shows a clear link between air pollution and higher spending, especially on discretionary or pleasure…