Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

K-campus welcomes fifth batch of University Ambassadors

K-campus welcomed international students participating in the fifth batch of its University Ambassadors program to share their experiences of campus life in Korea.

2026-02-27

KAIST receives $3.6 million anonymous donation to support young scientists

An anonymous businessperson has donated 5.06 billion won ($3.6 million) to KAIST, requesting that the spotlight fall on young scientists' achievements rather than the donor.

2026-02-26

Singer Younha establishes scholarship for students majoring in physics and astronomy

Singer Younha’s passion for astronomy is no longer confined to just her music. The artist also established a scholarship program for students majoring in physics and astronomy to help them become the next Nobel Prize winners.

2026-02-26

Korean universities turn to AI translation tools to support international, Korean students

More universities are implementing AI translation tools to better support international students who aren't comfortable in Korean, as well as helping Korean students and staff learn and communicate better in other languages.

2026-02-24

Sungkyunkwan, Ewha students face highest studio rents in Seoul

Sungkyunkwan University students face the highest studio rents in Seoul at 738,000 won, followed by Ewha Womans University and Yonsei University. Overall rents near universities have surged 2 percent to 622,000 won.

2026-02-24

Malaysian content manager of Korean cosmetics firm on the beauty of chasing your dreams

Muhammad Naufal Bin Omar's journey took him from Malaysia to Korea as an exchange student and finally to the cosmetics brand Glutanex as social media manager, a winding road that blended fortuitous timing with perseverance and confidence.

2026-02-24

At KAIST, President Lee pledges research funding for scientists and engineers

President Lee Jae Myung pledged to KAIST graduates Friday that the government will establish a strong safety net for scientists and engineers to ensure stable funding for research.

2026-02-20

Seoul’s global kitchens: Where foreign residents can find comfort food during Lunar New Year

The Lunar New Year holiday is a time for family gatherings, but for international students and foreign residents who have made Korea a home away from home, the holiday can feel a bit different.

2026-02-16

Gov't considers AI to draft future CSAT English section after criticism of last year's test difficulty

The Ministry of Education announced Thursday that it will consider utilizing AI to draft future English exam passages following criticism that last year's overly difficult exam resulted from frequent last-minute changes to the passages.

2026-02-14

As gov't sets med school quota hike for coming years, both doctors and patients are unhappy

The medical school enrollment quota for programs outside the greater Seoul area will rise by 490 students in the 2027 academic year, with the goal of adding 3,342 more over the course of five years — a decision all involved seem to rue.

2026-02-10