South Korea beats foreign student target, but struggles to keep them

South Korea has achieved its goal of attracting 300,000 international students annually, exceeding the 2027 target ahead of schedule. This accomplishment was revealed by a new university rankings assessment, The Korea Times University Rankings, which focuses on internationalization. The assessment evaluates institutions based on seven indicators, including the proportion of international students, their nationality diversity, language proficiency, and retention rates. While the country has succeeded in attracting a large number of foreign students, the article highlights that universities now face the challenge of retaining and developing these students.