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Korea University expands international collaboration, network

Korea University is ramping up efforts to strengthen its global standing. It is intensifying efforts to forge international research alliances and broaden academic exchange, setting a course for the next phase of higher education. Through targeted investments in advanced research and forward-looking education programs, the university seeks to play a larger role in shaping sustainable solutions to some of the key global issues. Korea University’s K-CLUB program connects over 100 researchers from around the world in a collaborative network. In July, the university will host the K-CLUB World Conference to discuss joint research strategies and key future projects. To strengthen joint research, Korea University has partnered with leading institutions including Yale University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University College London, the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Peking University. These collaborations currently support 18 international research projects through a shared research fund. In October last year, Korea University co-hosted the S3 Sustainability Forum with

May 2, 2025By Jung Da-hyun
Korea University expands international collaboration, network
  • Korea University embraces global future with inclusivity initiatives
  • More foreigner-friendly campus takes shape at Korea University
  • Int'l students, faculty praise Korea University’s vision for global campus

More foreigner-friendly campus takes shape at Korea University

Korea University is pushing forward with initiatives to build a more foreigner-friendly campus to nurture global professionals, driven by a growing number of international students. The number of international students at Korea University jumped to 6,240 in the second semester of 2024, accounting for 22.8 percent, from 4,230 in the first semester of 2023, which was 15.8 percent of total enrollment. In response to this rapid increase, the university launched a globalization task force, directly led by President Kim Dong-one, to expand infrastructure and implement policy reforms aimed at better supporting foreign students and faculty. One of the key efforts includes expanding the number of full-time foreign faculty to 146 from 83 by 2030, making up 10 percent of all teaching staff. The university offers a comprehensive support package including housing, relocation costs and assistance with essential services such as visa applications, phone registration and campus orientation through a tailored onboarding program. To break down language barriers, the university provides multilingual access

May 2, 2025By Jung Da-hyun
More foreigner-friendly campus takes shape at Korea University
  • Korea University embraces global future with inclusivity initiatives
  • Korea University expands international collaboration, network
  • Int'l students, faculty praise Korea University’s vision for global campus

Int'l students, faculty praise Korea University’s vision for global campus

As Korea University, one of the country's most prestigious learning institutions, advances its 120th anniversary vision of becoming a global campus, both international students and faculty members say that initiatives like mentoring programs and expanded English-language support are making a real difference in helping them feel welcomed and more integrated into campus life. "I feel like I have a friend I can talk to when I have concerns," said Laura Kozhmuratova, a 20-year-old media and communication student from Russia. Kozhmuratova is among the growing number of international students who have benefited from the Global Study Center (GSC) mentoring program — an initiative designed to ease the transition into university life for foreign freshmen. The program pairs new students with senior student mentors. "My mentor that I met through the university’s GSC mentoring program helped me a lot to adjust to the systems at Korea University," she said. Unlike other club activities or buddy programs, this mentoring program helps international students get useful information for their studies.

May 2, 2025By Jung Da-hyun
Int'l students, faculty praise Korea University’s vision for global campus
  • Korea University embraces global future with inclusivity initiatives
  • Korea University expands international collaboration, network
  • More foreigner-friendly campus takes shape at Korea University

6 out of 10 Korean children play less than 2 hours per day: survey

About six out of 10 Korean children have less than two hours of playtime per day, a recent survey by the Korean Teachers and Education Workers Union (KTU) showed Thursday. In a survey with 2,804 elementary students aged between 10 and 12 across the country on April 9 to 22, 62 percent of the respondents said they had less than 2 hours of playtime per day. Some 15 percent said they had less than an hour. “Playing with friends” topped the list of activities children wished to participate in with their spare time at 54.6 percent, followed by “playing games with friends” at 33.5 percent. Other activities included “watching YouTube and videos” at 29.2 percent, “playing sports” at 23.6 percent and “having family time” at 21.2 percent. The survey showed many Korean children experience hectic days with little playtime. Thirty percent of those in sixth grade said they return home after 8 p.m., after school and scheduled activities such as going to private educational academies known as "hagwon," while 4 percent said they come home after 10 p.m. When surveyed about attending acce

May 1, 2025By Lee Hae-rin
6 out of 10 Korean children play less than 2 hours per day: survey

Seoul opens Water Sports Center on Han River featuring kayaking, sailing

Seoulites can now enjoy kayaking, yachting and windsurfing on the Han River, with added access to personal watercraft maintenance and equipment storage, following the launch Thursday of the Seoul Water Sports Center by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. The center is located in Nanji Han River Park, north of the Han River near World Cup Park, and is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, except Mondays. Anyone can enjoy using a kayak, dinghy or keelboat at the water sports center for 10,000 to 80,000 won ($7 to $56). All water sports programs are available after a water sports safety training session with experts. The kayak program runs from noon to 30 minutes before sunset. Sessions are two hours and can accommodate up to 10 people per hour. The dinghy yacht experience is open for people aged 14 and older. The reservation requires at least five people and the session, available for beginning, intermediate and advanced levels, lasts for four hours. The keelboat experience is also for those aged 14 and up and is divided into entry and in-depth levels. Reservations for water sports experiences ca

May 1, 2025By Lee Hae-rin
Seoul opens Water Sports Center on Han River featuring kayaking, sailing

Chungju taps Indian teen as its 1st foreign honorary ambassador

The Chungju city government in North Chungcheong Province has appointed Samhith Koppula, a high school student of Indian nationality, as its first foreign honorary ambassador. This marks a step forward in the city’s efforts to promote international cultural exchange. Koppula, born to Indian parents, arrived in Korea at just five months old and has spent nearly his entire school years in Chungju. Reflecting on his memories, he shared that the friendships he formed and the experiences he enjoyed — from eating tteokbokki with friends to playing sports at school and studying in Korea’s educational environment — have all made Korea feel like his second home. While he feels a deep connection to Korea, Koppula remains closely tied to his Indian roots. "Even though I came to Korea when I was very young, my parents and other family members are all Indian, and I visit India during every school break," Koppula told The Korea Times. "So I do have my identity as Indian, but Korea definitely is my second home." As an honorary ambassador, Koppula wishes to serve as a cultural bridge, promoting C

May 1, 2025By Jung Da-hyun
Chungju taps Indian teen as its 1st foreign honorary ambassador

Korea grapples with escalating school violence, raising safety concerns

Monday began like any other for Lim (identified only by his surname), a 43-year-old father of two. He was driving slowly through a school zone in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, on his way to drop his children off at kindergarten. Suddenly, a student in gym clothes darted out from between some of the slow-moving cars and ran toward his vehicle. “The student tapped on the rear window of my car,” Lim recalled. “I rolled it down, wondering what was going on. He just stared at me for a second or two without saying a word — then suddenly struck me in the face with a knife and ran off.” Lim wasn’t the only victim. The attacker, a high school sophomore whose name was not released, stabbed Lim while fleeing the scene of a rampage at a nearby school, where he wounded at least seven people, including the principal. A recent string of knife attacks at schools across Korea has sparked increasing concerns about the safety of students and teachers, prompting renewed calls for stronger measures to prevent campus violence. Just two months ago, a shocking case in Daejeon involved a teache

Apr 30, 2025By Park Ung
Korea grapples with escalating school violence, raising safety concerns

11 Chinese spying attempts detected on airbases in past year: NIS

The National Intelligence Service (NIS) reported 11 incidents of unauthorized filming of military facilities in Korea by Chinese nationals since June of last year, according to lawmakers Wednesday. The revelation came during a closed-door meeting between the National Assembly’s Intelligence Committee and the NIS, according to Rep. Lee Seong-kweun of the People Power Party and Rep. Kim Byung-kee of the Democratic Party of Korea. On June 25, 2024, three Chinese nationals were caught flying a drone toward the Naval Operations Command in the southern port city of Busan, taking photos of an aircraft carrier docked at the base. The NIS noted that these 11 cases of unauthorized filming were primarily carried out by temporary visitors, such as tourists and international students from China, including minors. "Although the purpose of filming is claimed to be for personal record-keeping, analysis suggests that it may be intended to bypass domestic laws, given the use of high-performance cameras or radios outside the boundaries of the Protection of Military Bases and Installations Act." “This is

Apr 30, 2025By Lee Hae-rin
11 Chinese spying attempts detected on airbases in past year: NIS

Aspiring cybersecurity experts receive training at state institute

A group of aspiring cybersecurity experts have received training at a state institute as part of government efforts to nurture the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. According to the Ministry of Personnel Management on Wednesday, 25 students studying artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity at Korea University were given an opportunity to learn more about growing cyber threats to the public such as AI-driven data breaches at the Government Joint Cyber Security Center (JCSC) in Sejong. Under the ministry program, the students got a glimpse into how government systems operate to prevent and counter threats through immersive simulations. “This training helped me understand that cybersecurity isn’t just about technology ― it also involves policy and cross-sector collaboration. Applying what we learned in class to real-world scenarios gave me genuine confidence,” said participant Yang Chae-han. Launched in 2021, the JCSC is now jointly run by 13 government departments and agencies. It provides facilities and equipment necessary to effectively respond to cybersecurit

Apr 30, 2025By Jung Min-ho
Aspiring cybersecurity experts receive training at state institute

Korea to ground airlines with fatal accident records

The government said Wednesday that it will restrict air traffic rights for one year for airlines with a record of fatal accidents and remove concrete mounds housing localizers at airports as part of new measures to prevent another deadly aviation disaster. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport unveiled a comprehensive set of aviation safety overhaul measures following the deadly Jeju Air crash that claimed 179 lives at Muan International Airport on Dec. 29, 2024. The measures followed months of deliberations with aviation safety experts and industry stakeholders that began in February. The ministry also plans to eliminate all airport infrastructure that could pose a risk to aircraft during takeoff and landing. Localizers, a kind of radio system at airports that guides planes to align with the runway for landing, will be replaced at seven regional airports with lightweight steel structures that can collapse more easily in the event of a collision. Six airports, including Muan International Airport, will remove concrete mounds housing the localizers. Also, seven airports, inclu

Apr 30, 2025By Lee Hae-rin
Korea to ground airlines with fatal accident records
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