Support grows for int'l students, but navigating system remains daunting

Korea is still learning not just how to attract international experts but also how to hold onto them. As the number of international students grows, more are opting to stay in Korea after graduation. While the government, universities and companies are rolling out support programs and hiring initiatives, visa hurdles, limited access to information and a still-developing culture of inclusivity leaves the country in a state of transition. According to a survey by the Ministry of Education, 42.5 percent of 1,207 international students said they are exclusively interested in finding a job in Korea. The largest share at 45.5 percent expressed interest in working either in Korea or in their home country. A majority of international students — 55.1 percent — said they hope to find a job in the region where they currently reside in Korea, aligning with the government’s goal of encouraging foreign talent to settle across the country as part of efforts to address the demographic crisis. Meanwhile, 37.1 percent said they prefer to work in the greater Seoul area, including Incheon and GyeonggiWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times