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'National Scientist' program aims to boost research, attract foreign talent by 2030

In a push to create a new group of elite "national scientists," President Lee Jae Myung has stated his intention to boost support for local scientific talent and recruit 2,000 researchers from abroad by 2030.

2025-11-10

Pay, conditions causing two-thirds of young Korean professionals to look overseas: BOK

Nearly two-thirds of young professionals in Korea’s science and engineering fields are thinking about moving overseas, the BOK said in a report which warned that seniority-based pay and poor working conditions are pushing skilled workers to leave.

2025-11-03

Gov't plans to relax medical restrictions, especially for stem cell therapies

Patients in Korea may soon have easier access to stem cell therapies, as the government moves to relax decades-old restrictions and fast-track approvals for new drugs and treatments.

2025-10-16

Justice Ministry reveals new visa track for int'l students in STEM courses

The Ministry of Justice announced plans to make it easier for international students in STEM courses to get the F-2 visa right after graduation through a new track, with select universities to participate in the program.

2025-09-24

Elite STEM students ditch engineering for medicine's greener pastures

In Korea, a significant trend shows top STEM students choosing medical careers over engineering, driven by better job stability and higher salaries, despite efforts to improve conditions and recognition in the engineering field.

2025-08-13

Korean Ph.D. graduates head overseas on promise of all-round better conditions

“Once you master English, it’s almost inevitable — you get your Ph.D. and head overseas. The United States is still the top choice, but China has come a long way and draws a lot of interest too,” says a Ph.D. candidate in AI at KAIST.

2025-05-08

For would-be immigrants to Korea, reality often falls short of rhetoric [AGENDA 2024]

Korea wants more skilled immigrants to come and boost its labor force, one of the fastest aging and shrinking in the world. But it's rather picky about who…

2024-03-24

Given a choice, top students snub STEM and pick medical school

Top students in Korea prefer medical schools over STEM majors, even those with internships and job guarantees, while programs partnered with companies like Samsung and Hyundai also saw high dropout rates.

2024-02-15

Postech to create international admissions track for undergraduates

Postech will receive $1.2 trillion won of investments in the next 10 years and will use the funds to create an international admissions track for undergraduate students.

2024-02-01

KIS speaker series throws spotlight on women in STEM

Korea International School (KIS) hosted a speaker series featuring women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

2024-01-11