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SNU leads Korean campuses in latest QS world rankings as Yonsei, KU hit historic highs

Seoul National University remained Korea’s highest-ranked school in the 2027 QS rankings, while Yonsei and Korea University reached record global highs.

2026.6.18

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No romance allowed: Korea's hobby clubs embrace 'no dating' rules

From running crews to hiking groups, many Korean clubs prohibit romance to prevent breakups, protect cohesion and keep fragile communities intact.

2026.6.14

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Late Lee Young-chul's family, center, and Korea University President Kim Dong-one, far right, during a ceremony on Jan. 27 that unveils a plaque honoring late Lee. [YONHAP]

Korea University installs plaque, announces scholarship in honor of late burger vendor

Korea University installed a plaque honoring the late Lee Young-chul, owner of Young Chul Burger, who sold burgers to students at affordable prices, and announced plans to create a 500-million-won ($345,600) scholarship in his name.

2026.1.27

Students take banchan, or side dishes, at Sungkyunkwan University's cafeteria in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Nov. 17, 2025. [NEWS1]

No more mystery meat: New website changes the way university students choose campus meals

At university cafeterias around the country, students line up to be served a rotation of dishes usually based on Korean cuisine. But without clear labeling, these students can't be totally sure what ingredients are contained in each dish.

2026.1.27

Ariel Do, a 2022 undergraduate Global Korea Scholarship recipient, takes a photo during the Korea-Yonsei Games. [ARIEL DO]

Vietnamese undergraduate GKS student talks competition for scholarship spots

Vietnam is one of the countries with a large number of students studying in Korea or aspiring to do so, and getting the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) through Vietnam's Embassy Track can be a competitive journey.

2026.1.13

Students from Korea University, left, and Yonsei University cheer while watching a baseball game during the two schools' annual intercollegiate games at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Songpa District, southern Seoul, on Sept. 19. [YONHAP]

Korea University apologizes to Yonsei University over 'inappropriate' remarks during baseball broadcast

Korea University apologized to Yonsei University after a guest commentator made "inappropriate" remarks about Yonsei players’ family upbringing during a baseball broadcast at their annual intercollegiate rivalry event in September.

2025.12.29

Korea University's campus in Seongbuk District, northern Seoul [KOREA UNIVERSITY]

Korea University mandates in-person final exams amid recent cheating allegations

Korea University will require most final exams to be taken in person this fall, as a wave of recent cheating allegations in online classes pushes universities to tighten supervision.

2025.11.25

Graduates take commemorative photos during a commencement ceremony at Korea University in Seongbuk District, Seoul, on Feb. 25. [YONHAP]

Korea University launches probe into quiz cheating by exploiting glitch

Korea University launched a probe on Thursday after students in an engineering course allegedly exploited a software loophole to retake a quiz multiple times and check the correct answers, the latest cheating controversy to surface at the school.

2025.11.20

Korea University nullifies entire midterm over chat room cheating scandal

Korea University invalidated an entire midterm exam after evidence emerged that students exchanged test questions and answers through a KakaoTalk open chat room.

2025.11.10

A promotional image for the QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2025 [KOREA UNIVERSITY]

Korea University to host QS higher education summit next month

Korea University will host the QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2025, discussing higher education trends in the region and doing a deep dive in the QS Asia rankings.

2025.10.27