Seoul Cyber University to host lecture on future of autonomous driving

Seoul Cyber University will hold a special lecture titled "The Present and Future of Autonomous Driving” on Saturday at 2 p.m. for current, incoming and prospective students. Professor Kwak Jun-young of the department of computer engineering will lead the lecture, covering the current technological status and market conditions of autonomous vehicles, as well as key challenges and their implications for the future. Registration is available in advance through the university’s admissions website.

Aug. 6, 2025

100 days to Suneung

The nationally administered College Scholastic Ability Test, known locally as Suneung, is now 100 days away. This year’s exam is to take place on Nov. 13 at testing centers across the country. According to education officials, an increasing number of science-track students are choosing social studies subjects — a trend known as the “social studies run.” As major universities now accept social studies scores to fulfill minimum Suneung requirements for admission next year, students' social studies

Aug. 5, 2025

Korean students' motivation to study English drops as AI tools rise: report

An increasing number of middle school students in South Korea are asking whether they need to study English at all, now that artificial intelligence can do the work for them. A new government report shows a clear drop in student motivation to learn English, and education officials posit that the widespread use of AI-powered translation apps is playing a key role. According to the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Achievement, released Tuesday by South Korea’s Ministry of Education and the

July 23, 2025

South Korea’s student loan debt tops W2tr as youth unemployment deepens

Young South Koreans are borrowing more money than ever for college, while their chances of landing a stable job grow slimmer. New data from the Korea Student Aid Foundation reveals that student loan borrowing surged to 2.11 trillion won ($1.44 billion) in 2024, the highest figure in nine years. This marks an 11 percent jump from the previous year’s total of 1.89 trillion won. The last time borrowing exceeded 2 trillion won was in 2015. The spike comes as job opportunities for young people are dr

July 18, 2025

Sejong University tops Korea's tech transfer earnings in 2024

Sejong University announced that its technology transfer income for 2024 was the highest among South Korean universities, posting 17.37 billion won ($12.5 million) that year. It outpaced other top Korean universities, including Kyung Hee University at 9.7 billion won, KAIST at 8.1 billion won, Seoul National University at 6.4 billion won and Sungkyunkwan University at 4.3 billion won. This figure is the second-highest in Korean history, following Hanyang University’s 27.9 billion won in 2022, an

July 15, 2025

South Korea's brain drain -- Why top talent is leaving

As South Korea ramps up its efforts to attract global talent by lowering visa hurdles and expanding scholarship opportunities for international students, its own highly educated professionals are quietly slipping away. Behind the nation’s push to become an innovation hub lies a sobering reality: South Korea is losing its best and brightest to foreign institutions and companies that offer better pay, richer research environments and more promising career paths. At the center of the exodus are Sou

July 7, 2025

Sejong University earns global recognition, ranks third domestically

Sejong University has been ranked third among Korean universities in the recent global university rankings, which evaluated over 2,250 institutions worldwide based on research output and international competitiveness. The Seoul-based university placed 238th overall, following Seoul National University and Yonsei University, which ranked 122nd and 234th, respectively. The rankings were compiled by US News & World Report, an American publication that annually evaluates universities across 13 indic

June 25, 2025

South Korea considers making AI standalone subject in schools

South Korea is considering introducing artificial intelligence as a standalone subject in elementary, middle and high school curricula, according to discussions underway within the National Policy Planning Committee. Under the current curriculum, revised in 2022, AI education is offered to 5th and 6th graders as part of "silgwa (practical studies)," a subject focused on basic knowledge and skills related to everyday life. In middle and high schools, AI instruction is included within the "jeongbo

June 25, 2025

Korean unis slide in global ranking

While China, Hong Kong and Singapore continue to rise in influence and academic reputation, Korean universities are struggling to maintain their global standing, according to the 2025 QS World University Rankings released Wednesday. Only three Korean universities made it into the top 100 this year: Seoul National University at No. 38, Yonsei University at No. 50 and Korea University at No. 61. This marks a drop from five institutions in the top 100 in 2024, sparking concerns that Korea may be lo

June 19, 2025

AI teaching assistant shows real promise at S. Korea tech university KAIST

South Korea’s top science and engineering university has rolled out a custom-built AI teaching assistant to help students in large graduate courses, and early results show it helped reduce repetitive student questions while encouraging more active, self-directed learning. At Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, a team of researchers led by AI graduate school professor Choi Yoon-jae and design professor Hong Hwa-jung developed a virtual teaching assistant, or VTA, that can answer s

June 10, 2025

Korea University opens doors to Harvard international students blocked by Trump's crackdown

Korea University has announced plans to welcome professors, researchers and students from Harvard University following a move by the Trump administration to revoke the enrollment of international students at Harvard. The university is the first in South Korea to formally step forward with an offer of support for those affected. Korea University, one of the country's most prestigious educational institutions, said it would launch a special program to assist Harvard-affiliated international profes

May 29, 2025