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A participant blows soap bubbles at the 2026 27th Seoul Queer Parade held near Euljiro-1-ga Station in Jung District, central Seoul, on June 13, 2026.

‘The conversation just dies’: LGBTQ+ students reflect on life on Korean campuses

Queer international students describe their university experiences as shaped less by open rejection than by limited awareness and institutional support

2026.6.16

A sheep is seen at Yonsei University’s Sinchon campus in Seodaemun District, western Seoul, on April 2. [KWAK JOO-YOUNG]

Yonsei Ewe? Sheep become unlikely celebrities on campuses, streets of Seoul.

In recent weeks, sheep strolling through the city have become an unlikely sensation. They are brought in from a sheep ranch in Gangwon, run by Byun Woo-seon, who has been bringing five sheep on regular outings into the city since early this year.

2026.4.4

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[WHY] Korean universities 'got milk': Why schools are in the dairy business

In most countries, people expect to find a university logo on a hoodie or coffee mug. But in Korea, they're just as likely to find it on a carton in any grocery store dairy aisle.

2025.12.5

High school seniors leave their school compound in Gwangju to warm cheers from their teachers and first-year and second-year students on Nov. 12, a day before the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT). [NEWS1]

Korean students prefer Seoul-based universities with broad major options, strong career support

Korean high school seniors are increasingly drawn to universities in Seoul, valuing the wide variety of majors and strong career support they offer.

2025.11.28

Seoul National University graduates attend their graduation ceremony at the university campus in Gwanak District, southern Seoul, on Feb. 26. [NEWS1]

SNU leads schools nationwide in 'impactful' alumni

Seoul National University, Korea University and Yonsei University claimed the top three spots in the “alumni impact” category of this year’s The JoongAng University Rankings,

2025.11.27

Banners celebrating author Han Kang winning the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature hang around the Yonsei University campus, Han's alma mater, on Oct. 11, 2024. [NEWS1]

Yonsei University to host Yonsei Nobel Week in celebration of author Han Kang

Yonsei University announced Wednesday that it will host Yonsei Nobel Week from Dec. 1 to 11, marking the first anniversary of alum Han Kang’s Nobel Prize win.

2025.11.19

A pedestrian walks by a plaque of Yonsei University in western Seoul. [NEWS1]

Mass AI cheating scandal uncovered at Yonsei University, hundreds of students reportedly involved

A large-scale cheating scandal has erupted at Yonsei University, in which hundreds of students enrolled in a class are suspected of using AI tools such as ChatGPT to take their midterm exam.

2025.11.9

Elderly citizens wait in line for a free lunch service at a public park in Jongno District, central Seoul, on May 12. [NEWS1]

The fountain of youth may not be place, but a protein

Korean scientists may have uncovered a missing link in the biology of aging, potentially opening up a new horizon for unlocking the secret to prolonged youth.

2025.8.18

The iconic main gate of Seoul National University in Gwanak District, southern Seoul [SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY]

Lee wants 10 SNUs. But can this solve Korea's education crisis?

Higher education is overtly concentrated in the greater capital region, with regional schools facing uncertain futures. President Lee Jae-myung thinks making those universities satellites of Seoul National University can fix that.

2025.6.12

Yonsei University in western Seoul [YONSEI UNIVERSITY]

Yonsei University to give scholarship to all international grad students

Yonsei University will introduce flat-rate scholarships for all international graduate students starting in the second semester of the 2025 academic year.

2025.6.4