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University of Ulsan loses $4 million in funding after budget misuse

The government has cut 5.87 billion won ($4.05 million) in funding from the University of Ulsan for using its budget to build facilities not specified in its original funding plan.

2025-02-06

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.

2024-10-07

Education Ministry selects 10 universities, coalitions for Glocal University 30 project

The Ministry of Education selected 10 successful universities and coalitions for this year's Glocal University 30 project, securing funding worth 100 billion won ($74.8 million).

2024-08-29

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.

2024-07-17

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.

2024-07-02

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.

2024-05-22

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.

2024-04-24

Ministry of Education announces Glocal University 30 project shortlist

The Ministry of Education announced the universities shortlisted for this year's Glocal University 30 project, where institutions could receive multibillion-won government funding over the next five years.

2024-04-16

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.

2024-03-25

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.

2024-03-19