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Education Ministry Mulls Allowing Wider Variety of Convenience Facilities on University Campuses

Education Ministry Mulls Allowing Wider Variety of Convenience Facilities on University Campuses

SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — The Ministry of Education is pushing to enable a wider variety of convenience facilities such as screen golf and large cafes and restaurants to operate on university campuses, an official said Sunday. Efforts are underway to expand the type of convenience facilities that can be installed on university campuses, [...]

Half of All Seoul National University Students, Faculty Believe Discrimination is Rampant on Campus

Half of All Seoul National University Students, Faculty Believe Discrimination is Rampant on Campus

SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Half of all students and faculty at Seoul National University believe there is severe discrimination occurring on campus. The school, one of the country’s most prestigious universities, conducted a survey of 2,198 undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and school staff, 49.8 percent of whom said that there is a [...]

Clash over Hong Kong Protests Spreads to Korean Universities

Clash over Hong Kong Protests Spreads to Korean Universities

SEOUL, Nov. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — The Chinese government is resorting to violent measures to neutralize Hong Kong protesters calling for democracy. The clash is also spreading throughout universities in South Korea, where banners in support of democracy in Hong Kong are being put up and taken down by supporters and their opposition. Since Monday, [...]

Warm Reception as Top University KAIST Installs Karaoke Booths on Campus

Warm Reception as Top University KAIST Installs Karaoke Booths on Campus

SEOUL, March 23 (Korea Bizwire) – The karaoke booths which opened last month on the KAIST campus are attracting wide attention, as students flock to them to relieve stress and enjoy themselves between study sessions. The unmanned entertainment system called ‘coin singing rooms’ allow students to sing two songs for just 500 won. These facilities, [...]