[CONFERENCE] Korean universities need stronger international reach to compete globally: experts
Over the past decade, Korean universities have made notable strides in their standing with employers, as their ability to produce a talented workforce better aligns with the actual needs of the labor market, while also establishing a strong track record in translating academic research into commercial applications. Yet they have yet to match their Asian peers in one area that is increasingly…
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Korean universities have made substantial progress in recent years, aligning their graduates with the demands of the job market and successfully translating research into practical applications. However, a notable gap in their international reach has become increasingly apparent as they face global challenges, according to experts from two prominent higher-education analytics firms.
During the concluding session of this year's Korea Times Global Conference, titled "Enhancing Global Competitiveness of Korean Universities in the AI Era," Leigh Kamolins, vice president of evaluation and insights at Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), highlighted the need for Korean universities to strengthen their international presence.
She pointed out that while the quality of Korea's academic workforce has improved, the country still lags behind its Asian counterparts in terms of practical internationalization efforts.
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