[World Class] Hoseo turns regional industry links into global strategy

The Korea Herald · Lee Seung-ku · 2026-11-01 04:03 UTC

Behind each university’s global ambitions are choices about what to preserve, what to develop and where to go next. In “World Class,” The Korea Herald interv

President Kang Il-ku says university aims for 2,500 international students by 2030 while expanding joint degrees, overseas research and industry-linked education

Behind each university’s global ambitions are choices about what to preserve, what to develop and where to go next. In “World Class,” The Korea Herald interviews leaders of Korean universities about the strengths they are cultivating and the futures they envision. — Ed.

ASAN, South Chungcheong Province — Hoseo University is betting that its strongest draw for international students is not simply a place on campus, but a path from the classroom into the industries shaping South Korea’s regional economy.

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