Reference Desk
Editorial explainers and practical guides for planning study in Korea.
Korea Post’s general EMS Smart Registration discount of 5% differs from the 10% base discount plus 3% for eligible users. This article explains eligibility by region and immigration status, required documents in Seoul and Incheon, and how to calculate volumetric weight.
This article reviews the teacher checklist and a past high-school admissions counseling case in the Ministry of Education’s residence-status-based career-planning guide. It also explains how the guide connects schools, guardians, and specialist agencies and where to access the digital file.
As of September 21, 2026, the NIIED title search did not show the 2027 TOPIK annual implementation plan. This guide separates PBT from IBT and explains what to prepare and verify before the official notice.
This guide calculates a self-funded master’s budget in Korea by separating Study in Korea’s annual graduate tuition averages, the 2026 per-semester tuition and scholarships in Pusan National University’s Spring 2027 admissions guide, and the already-closed 2026-2 assistantship notice.
A guide for Vietnamese applicants distinguishing Korea’s 2- and 3-year associate-degree entry from transfer to four-year universities, covering KICT’s 2027 international admission, the limits of Seojeong’s admission plan, and Study in Korea’s official transfer principles.
Official SNU, KAIST and PNU sources explain degree equivalency, apostille and translation requirements, language proof, original-document deadlines and admissions differences for Indian bachelor’s graduates applying to Korean master’s programs.
Based on the currently published official 2027 GKS-U and 2026 GKS-G guidelines, this guide compares tuition caps, Korean-language training fees, program-specific academic allowances, and airfare exclusions.
A guide to building a practical budget by separating Korea’s official tuition averages from Pusan National University’s 2027 semester figures, Kongju National University’s 2026 reference figures in its Spring 2027 guide, and TOPIK- or grade-linked reductions.
Based on official 2027 data from Pusan National University’s School of International Studies, Yonsei University’s UIC, and Korea University’s International Studies and Global Open Major programs, this document distinguishes between the English track, colleges where all courses are taught in English, and major assignment pathways based on English proficiency scores.
This document compiles official information regarding the subjects listed on the actual report cards of CBSE Class XII Commerce students in India, the common academic entry requirements for Korean universities, and the procedures for verifying mathematics proficiency for business, economics, and statistics programs at each university.
This official document summarizes the residency status, Korean language requirements, and permitted working hours that D-2 and D-4 international students should verify before obtaining part-time work authorization, along with examples of monthly pre-tax earnings based on the 2026 minimum wage of 10,320 won.
D-4-1: Distinguish between the purposes of stay, admission requirements, language materials, general program information, and changes to status of residence for students entering a degree program after completing a Korean language training program and those entering a degree program directly; and explain, within the scope of official public materials, that neither path implies automatic conversion or individual approval.
On September 9, 2026, the official announcement for the 2027 GKS-U was released. The quota for the diplomatic mission track is four candidates in total: two for the General track and two for the R-GKS track. Online applications for the diplomatic mission track will be accepted from September 15 to 30; for the university track, applicants must check the official announcements from each university to confirm the actual application deadlines.
Kyung Hee University has published the “Draft” guidelines for the second round of admissions for international undergraduate students for the first semester of the 2027 academic year on its official website; these guidelines set different deadlines for online applications and applications submitted by mail. Applicants should also note that the schedule is subject to change and review the tuition and dormitory fee tables, which are based on the second semester of the 2026 academic year.
For the 2027 academic year’s first semester admissions for international undergraduate students (new and transfer) at Pusan National University, the deadlines for online applications and the receipt of original documents are different. Online applications must be submitted by 6:00 p.m. on October 23, and original documents must be received by 6:00 p.m. on November 6. Actual admission requirements should be verified in the tables organized by department, nationality, and other criteria in the Korean-language admissions brochure.
A guide for international students in Seoul choosing among the Climate Companion Pass, Modu Card/K-Pass, Climate Card short-term passes, and Tmoney after September 1, 2026, based on foreign registration number, Seoul residency, existing K-Pass enrollment, and travel range.
Mobile setup for study in Korea has three stages: pre-arrival connectivity, a prepaid SIM and Korean number after arrival, then postpaid/MVNO comparison once a Residence Card is issued. Guidance covers eSIM support, passport activation, data-only service, payment, contracts and number portability.
Official examples from Soongsil, Sungkyunkwan, and Jeju National University show how first-semester and continuing undergraduate tuition reductions are structured.
