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Government’s Decision to Increase Medical School Quotas Expected to Shake Up College Admissions

SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – The government’s recent decision to expand medical school quotas by 2,000 spots, the first increase in 27 years, is anticipated to significantly impact the college admissions landscape, particularly among top-tier students. This expansion is expected to intensify the “medical school craze” among high-achieving students, leading to an increase in repeat [...]

School Violence Records to be Reflected in Regular College Admissions

SEOUL, April 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Students with a history of bullying at school will have their disciplinary records reflected in the regular college admissions process, beginning in 2026, the government announced Wednesday, as part of its measures to combat school violence. The government will also double the mandatory retention period of disciplinary records of [...]