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Taking a break or getting ahead? Korean students extend their time at university to prepare careers.

More university students in Korea are taking leaves of absence and postponing graduation to gain internships, certifications and an edge in a tougher job market.

2026.7.22

Con-grad-ulations!

A graduate poses for a commemorative photo with family members at Seoul National University in Gwanak-gu, Seoul, during the 79th late commencement ceremony on Aug. 28.

2025.8.28

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Students throw their graduation caps at the Sungkyunkwan University campus in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Aug. 25, the day of the university's commencement ceremony. [YONHAP]

Universities celebrate graduation ceremonies

With just a few days left until the fall semester begins, universities are busy bidding farewell to their graduates and celebrating their achievements.

2025.8.26

A medical school in Seoul is pictured on July 17. [NEWS1]

Med school dropouts can return, ministry rules — but some may get extra exams

The Education Ministry allows medical students to return after boycotts, raising concerns over education quality and potential inequities.

2025.7.25

Pukyong National University students take a group photo that will be used in the university graduation album, on June 3, 2020. [SONG BONG-GEUN]

Why are university graduation albums fading away?

Universities are seeing decreasing demand for traditional graduation albums, with some like Kangwon National University and Sun Moon University ceasing their production altogether, as students prefer digital photos and personal photo shoots instead.

2025.7.12

Jang Se-won, a student at Seoul National University, delivers a speech as the representative of the Class of 2025 during its graduation ceremony on Wednesday. [NEWS1]

Korean universities host graduation ceremonies — in pictures

More universities in Korea hosted graduation ceremonies this week, including Yonsei University and Korea University.

2025.2.26

Ewha Womans University holds its previous spring graduation ceremony on Feb. 26, 2024. [YONHAP]

Ewha Womans University to hold spring graduation ceremony, international student youngest Ph.D. graduate

Ewha Womans University will hold its spring graduation ceremony on Feb. 24, with a Vietnamese international student set to become this year’s youngest doctorate graduate.

2025.2.20

Global Korea Scholarship recipients pose for a photo during last year's farewell ceremony. [NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION]

Niied to host farewell ceremony for graduating Global Korea Scholarship students

The National Institute for International Education (Niied) announced Thursday that it will host a farewell ceremony for graduating Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) students, while also inviting alumni to Korea for a short trip.

2024.8.22

Singer Lee Hyo-ri makes a commencement speech during Kookmin University's graduation ceremony on Wednesday. [NEWS1]

'Follow your heart': Lee Hyo-ri gives inspirational speech to Kookmin graduates

Singer Lee Hyo-ri told Kookmin University graduates to follow their heart during the university's graduation ceremony, also performing her popular song "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" (2010).

2024.2.14

Korea's earliest graduation

Graduates of the College of Maritime Sciences at the National Korea Maritime & Ocean University in Busan toss their caps at their graduation ceremony on Wednesday.

2024.1.31