Experts urge Korea to enhance campus life, support for int'l students

Korea needs to upgrade campus life, expand language and visa support, and provide visionary leadership to transform overseas talent from transient guests into thriving members of Korean society, experts said at The Korea Times Global Conference on Wednesday. Under the title, “Beyond Borders: Strengthening the Global Competitiveness of Korean Universities,” leaders and experts in higher education convened at the Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry Wednesday to evaluate hurdles in internationalizing Korea’s universities and chart a path forward. The stakes, experts said, are far higher than simply attracting more foreign students. With Korea’s declining birthrate threatening to shrink its workforce and dim its economic future, the ability to successfully integrate skilled foreign workers is not a matter of convenience — it’s a matter of national survival. Moderated by Byun Ki-yong, director of Korea University’s Higher Education Policy Research Institute, the panel revealed insights and candid solutions for boosting Korea’s appeal to international students. “Until nowWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times