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Kotra unveils company list, opens applications for annual international student job fair

The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (Kotra) has revealed the list of participating companies for its annual Job Fair for International Students and opened applications for international students hoping to participate in the event.

2026-05-12

Kangwon University researchers' papers withdrawn over confusion with province in North

Springer Nature mistakenly withdrew about 100 manuscripts submitted by South Korean researchers from its submission system after its automated system incorrectly flagged the authors as linked to a sanctioned North Korean region.

2026-05-11

New majors at Korean universities aim to foster leaders in Hallyu, translation and more

While many Korean universities are introducing tech- and semiconductor-focused majors in response to the rapid growth of related industries, others are taking a different approach by emphasizing culture, language and sports.

2026-05-11

K-Startup Grand Challenge opens, aims to boost foreigner-led, student ventures

A government initiative aimed at discovering and supporting startups run by foreigners opened its recruitment on Wednesday, with the new edition introducing a separate track exclusively for international students.

2026-05-06

From fan to collaborator: Indonesian producer leverages her language, media skills at KBS World Radio

Maria Teresa Dyani from Indonesia didn’t just admire Korean media growing up: She began preparing for it at age 12 by learning the language. Today, she works as a producer at KBS World Radio, working with artists and producers she once saw on screen.

2026-05-04

University spring festivals become showcase for K-pop, ranging from Riize to ILLIT, Cortis and KiiiKiii

From popular K-pop boy groups like Riize to rookies such as Cortis and LNGSHOT, universities are gearing up their spring festival lineups for students.

2026-05-04

Fulton Science Academy plans first overseas campus in Jeju Island, set to open in 2028

Fulton Science Academy, a STEM-focused private school based in Georgia, is set to open its first overseas campus in Jeju Island in August 2028, according to the state-owned Jeju Free International City Development Center (JDC) on Sunday.

2026-05-03

Tuition at Korean universities hits new high, surpassing 11 million won for first time

Annual tuition at some Korean universities crossed the 11 million won ($8,000) threshold for the first time this year, with fees at several of Seoul's top private institutions now approaching the 10-million-won mark.

2026-05-01

Kosme survey finds 78.4% of SMEs, startups open to foreign job seekers

A recent survey conducted by the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (Kosme) showed that 78.4 percent of Korean small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups are considering hiring foreign employees.

2026-04-28

Seoul Global Student Center supports growing number of int'l students in Sinchon

Sinchon in western Seoul is one of the city’s most vibrant university neighborhoods, and as the number of international students grows, it's also an ideal location to open a support center serving them.

2026-04-27