Jeonbuk National University reverses course on international dorm plans after domestic student backlash Jeonbuk National University scrapped plans to open the Chambit Hall dormitory exclusively to international students amid backlash from domestic students, instead renovating dorms and residential facilities as it tries to house a larger student body. 2026.1.27
Jeonbuk National University becomes 'partner in mapping out Mongolian youths' dreams and futures' Jeonbuk National University announced Monday that it will work with Mongolia's Bayanzürkh District to invite up to 1,000 Mongolian students to study at the university. 2025.7.14
Jeonbuk National University, Ewha Womans University slapped with surcharges for data leaks The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) announced on Thursday that it had decided to slap penalty surcharges of 623 million won ($459,000) on Jeonbuk National University and 343 million won on Ewha Womans University. 2025.6.12
More universities join 1,000-won breakfast program as new semester begins Several universities, including Korea University, launched a 1,000-won (70-cent) breakfast program this week as the new semester began, offering students affordable meals. 2025.3.6
Jeonbuk National University gears up for Namwon Glocal Campus opening in 2027 Jeonbuk National University’s upcoming campus for international students is busy preparing for construction, with the school planning to focus on promoting new degree programs and renovating the campus this year. 2025.1.21
Jeonbuk National University meets Korean ambassador in Thailand for int'l center project Jeonbuk National University met with the Korean ambassador to Thailand to seek support for its first international center in Thailand's Rangsit University, the Korean university announced Wednesday. 2024.11.27
Jeonbuk National University opens international center in Thailand Jeonbuk National University announced Thursday it opened its first international center at Thailand's Rangsit University, aiming to help students that wish to study in Korea. 2024.11.22
World Korean Business Convention facilitates $6 million in deals on first day Export contracts worth around $6 million were secured for businesses in North Jeolla on the first day of the 2024 World Korean Business Convention, which began Tuesday. 2024.10.22
Jeonbuk National University prepares for 2024 World Korean Business Convention The 2024 World Korean Business Convention is set to open at Jeonbuk National University, with the university busily preparing to accommodate thousands of visitors and promote North Jeolla's businesses. 2024.10.21
Jeonbuk National University apologizes for personal data breach affecting 320,000 Jeonbuk National University (JBNU) apologized on Thursday for a personal data breach affecting more than 320,000 alumni and students after its online information system was hacked last Sunday. 2024.8.2
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