{
  "id": 8050210,
  "title": "Korea Times University Rankings focus on universities' internationalization capabilities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/korea-times-university-rankings-focus-on-universities-8050210",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T15:52:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/education/20260918/korea-times-university-rankings-focus-on-universities-internationalization-capabilities"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Korea Times University Rankings 2027 place a strong emphasis on universities' internationalization capabilities instead of their overall institutional strength. Unlike popular rankings like QS and Times Higher Education, which prioritize reputation and research, The Korea Times assessment focuses on the diverse resources and achievements of universities from an internationalization standpoint. This evaluation aims to assist international students in making informed decisions about studying in Korea while also fostering healthy competition among universities to enhance their internationalization efforts.\n\nInterestingly, The Korea Times did not include two prominent Korean universities - KAIST and POSTECH - in its rankings. This decision was made after a thorough examination of factors such as the number of international students, institutional size, and regional balance among Korean universities.",
  "summary": "The Korea Times University Rankings 2027 focus on universities’ internationalization capabilities rather than their overall institutional strength. Unlike comprehensive rankings such as QS and Times Higher Education (THE), which place greater emphasis on reputation and research, The Korea Times rankings evaluate the diverse resources and achievements of universities from an internationalization…",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Top 30 in The Korea Times University Rankings 2027",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/top-30-in-the-korea-times-university-rankings-2027",
        "published": "2026-09-17T15:12:03.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}