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Korean university students help shape future of climate education policy
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (614+ words) The three Korean delegates of Coolimate wear traditional Korean hanbok clothes during a panel discussion on the sidelines of COP30 in Belem, Brazil, Nov. 12. Courtesy of Coolimate The year 2025 was no different from any other as far as climate discourse was…...
Registered foreigners living in Korea hit 1.6 mil. in November: data
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (200+ words) Foreign students take a selfie at an international day festival at Ajou University in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, Nov. 6. Yonhap The number of foreigners staying in Korea for 90 days or longer for work or study has exceeded 1.6 million as of November,…...
From classroom to conscription: The hidden engine of Israel's innovation
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (241+ words) In stark contrast to Korea's highly competitive and stressful academic environment, students in Israel spend their formative years in a very different educational setting, encouraged to question and challenge what is taken for granted. The lively nature of classroom discussion…...
Vietnam replaces China as largest source of int'l students at Korean universities
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (663+ words) International students attend interviews at booths run by about 20 companies during the TU Global Job Fair 2025, held at Tongmyong University in Busan, Nov. 6. Yonhap In its place, a growing influx from Southeast Asia is reshaping the landscape, reflecting broader changes…...
Korea hits major milestone in quest to become global education hub
3+ day, 53+ min ago (663+ words) International students attend interviews at booths run by about 20 companies during the TU Global Job Fair 2025, held at Tongmyong University in Busan, Nov. 6. Yonhap In its place, a growing influx from Southeast Asia is reshaping the landscape, reflecting broader changes…...
Media framing fuels misconceptions about refugees in Korea - The Korea Times
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (534+ words) Tae Conan Kim, left, introduces Chung-Ang University student Yovo Blessing Grace during a special lecture, titled "Portrayal of Refugees in Korean Media," at Korea University's Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS), Nov. 10. Courtesy of Bereket Alemayehu The Korean media's persistent…...
Education minister casts classrooms as answer to AI upheaval, balanced national development - The Korea Times
4+ day, 9+ min ago (503+ words) Education Minister Choi Kyo-jin holds a press briefing marking his first 100 days in office at Government Complex Sejong, Monday. Courtesy of Ministry of Education With classrooms emptying in provincial towns and employers warning of widening skills shortages, Education Minister Choi…...
Who gets invited to the table? Holiday gatherings offer a lesson in leadership - The Korea Times
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (201+ words) Last year, a doctor of physical therapy program at an institution of higher education faced an all-too-familiar challenge: how to celebrate the holidays in a way that felt meaningful for everyone. Instead of defaulting to the traditional catered lunch and…...
More math, not less, will lead students to succeed - The Korea Times
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (306+ words) A group of middle school girls is puzzling over a pie chart about reading habits in the U.S. Their "math designer" stands at the front of the room, encouraging students to share what they "notice and wonder." A data talk, as…...
Temples offer screen-free winter activities for kids - The Korea Times
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (363+ words) As winter vacation approaches, many parents are searching for ways to keep their children engaged " and away from screens. One option worth considering is Buddhist temples, which offer templestay programs for young participants, featuring a range of hands-on activities. Naksan…...