6 universities recognized for supporting int'l student jobs, startups

The Ministry of Education selected six universities on Monday as outstanding performers in employment and startup support for international students, backing schools' efforts amid a rise in foreign enrollment and growing interest among them to settle in Korea.

Kyung Hee University and Vision College of Jeonju took the grand prizes, recognized for programs that guide international students from campus to career.

Kangwon National University, Kyungbok University, Kyungsung University and Chungnam National University won merit prizes for customized education tied to regional industry needs.

At Kyung Hee University, the four-year university category winner, international students' core competencies are certified in stages.

Digital badges let students apply their completion records for career planning and job preparation programs, along with competency certifications, directly in job searches.

Vision College of Jeonju in North Jeolla Province, the two-year college category winner, attracted talented students through the Saemangeum Hangul School, a Korean language school it runs overseas with t ...