Proposal aims to spread opportunities nationwide, but experts worry about the impact on quality and competitiveness
The Bank of Korea (BOK) has proposed a significant reform for the country’s university admissions system in order to address economic inequality that stems from South Korea’s intensely competitive academic culture.
The proposal suggests implementing a “regional proportional selection system,” where university spots would be allocated based on youth populations across the country’s regions.
The Bank of Korea (BOK) has proposed a significant reform for the country’s university admissions system in order to address economic inequality that stems from South Korea’s intensely competitive academic culture.
The proposal suggests implementing a “regional proportional selection system,” where university spots would be allocated based on youth populations across the country’s regions.
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