Top Korean universities more ‘glass floor’ than ‘social ladder’

Person standing amongst empty seats as a metaphor for Concerns have been raised about the viability of some South Korean universities reported a record-high number of vacancies.

Demographic dive leaves South Korea struggling to fill campuses

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Parent prays for students sitting college entrance exams, Seoul

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Film shows students studying until 11pm in an effort to win entrance to the country’s three most prestigious institutions

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Top Korean universities more ‘glass floor’ than ‘social ladder’

Low-income women the least likely to get an earnings boost from higher education, study shows

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