High Costs Fail to Dim Seoul’s Allure to Korean Students

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Despite pricey accommodation and high living expenses, learners continue to flock to Korean capital, amid perception of better quality education


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“Credentials from Seoul-based institutions are generally regarded as more valuable than those from other universities, regardless of the major studied,” said Kyuseok Kim, a scholar of higher education and staff member at the State University of New York, Korea.


“Additionally, with the economy and industry being more prosperous in the Seoul metropolitan area, many people believe that attending universities in Seoul will provide them with a better chance of staying updated with post-graduation placement news, trends and opportunities.”


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* This is an interview excerpt from the article authored by Pola Lem at Times Higher Education. For the full content, please visit https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/high-costs-fail-dim-seouls-allure-korean-students.

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