Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

한은 총재가 서울대에서 강남 출신 수를 줄이자는 이유

Higher education is not commonly an area where the Korean central bank weighs in, but Bank of Korea (BOK) Gov. Rhee Chang-yong threw his hat in the ring last month by advocating that a region-based admissions quota would help curb sky-high housing...

2024-10-02

Postech opens international graduate admissions, other universities to follow

Pohang University of Science and Technology opened international admissions for the spring 2025 semester through Sept. 24.

2024-07-02

Yoon's office reiterates medical reform after 1,509-seat hike finalized by education board

The presidential office on Sunday doubled down on medical reform, citing the educational council's decision on Friday which approved a 1,509-seat addition in the upcoming medical school admissions cycle.

2024-05-26

First medical school admissions quota hike in 27 years finalized by higher education board

The university admissions screening committee reviewed and approved the government's medical school admissions quota hike on Friday.

2024-05-24

Undecided major student numbers stable despite government incentives

There won't be a drastic increase in undecided students in 2026 despite government incentives, while universities are expected to admit a slightly larger international student body.

2024-05-07

Medical schools to add around 1,550 admissions seats, less than gov't plan

Korean medical schools will add around 1,550 seats to their incoming class for the 2025 academic year, falling short of the government’s original plan to increase admissions by 2,000 seats.

2024-05-01

Presidential office slams doctors for 'rejecting dialogue' with gov't

The presidential office on Tuesday accused the medical sector of “rejecting one-on-one dialogue with the government” and expressed “regret” over their uncooperative attitude.

2024-04-23

Government considers granting medical schools autonomy on admission quotas

The government is likely to provide autonomy to medical schools for their admission quota expansion on Friday, accepting requests from presidents of national universities.

2024-04-19

Gov't to confirm expansion of medical college seats with focus on rural access

The government will announce on Wednesday how many seats will be added at each medical college nationwide.

2024-03-20

University spots left open as Korea’s young population diminishes

Even universities in Seoul, typically favored by college applicants, struggled to meet their regular admission quotas this year due to a sharp decline in the school-age population.

2024-02-26