Tuition Hikes at Private Universities Fuel Inflation Concerns in South Korea

SEOUL, April 8 (Korea Bizwire) — A wave of tuition increases at South Korean private universities this semester has emerged as a key driver of inflation, with fears mounting that more institutions—particularly public ones—may follow suit in 2026, deepening financial strain on students and households. According to government data, tuition hikes at nearly 70% of [...]