South Korea Entrance Exam Briefing: 2026-06-28 입시 정보
The Ministry of Education is boosting 2027 teacher recruitment to 2,700–2,900 for elementary and 4,700–5,100 for secondary levels, despite a shrinking student population. Gangseo-gu will host a college admissions info session on July 9.
South Korea Entrance Exam Briefing: 2026-06-28
Key Education Policies & Exam Changes
1. Expansion of 2027 Teacher Recruitment
Despite projections that the number of public elementary and secondary students will drop by about 900,000 between 2025 and 2030, the Ministry of Education has decided to increase new teacher hiring for next year. The plan targets 2,700–2,900 new elementary teachers and 4,700–5,100 secondary teachers for the 2027 school year. This mid-to-long-term recruitment strategy aims to balance regional growth while supporting the high school credit system, basic academic skills, and AI talent development.
2. Reform of Education Finance Distribution
The government has officially announced a reform of the Local Education Finance Grant, which automatically allocates 20.79% of internal taxes to primary and secondary education. This is the first major change in 54 years and is expected to reshape the education budget allocation system.
Admissions Strategy & Analysis
1. Re-evaluating Previous Year’s Cut-offs Before Applying
Admissions experts warn that relying solely on the previous year's passing scores to determine which universities to apply for during the rolling (susi) period is risky. Because competitive dynamics shift annually, last year's average grade does not guarantee admission this year.
2. Integrated Analysis Tools for Major Universities
Search tools are now available that allow for an integrated analysis of 70% cut-offs, vacancy rates, competition rates, and the fulfillment of minimum College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) requirements across various screening types (academic, comprehensive, essay) for eight major universities: Korea University, Sungkyunkwan University, Sogang University, Hanyang University, Ewha Womans University, Kyung Hee University, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, and Konkuk University.
3. 2026 Regular Recruitment Capacity
According to the "2026 University Admissions Implementation Plan" announced by the Korean Council for University Education, 4-year universities plan to recruit 69,331 students through regular admission. This number is expected to increase once vacancies from the December rolling (susi) admissions are rolled over into the regular pool.
High School Entrance & Learning Info
Gangseo-gu Susi Admissions Information Session
Gangseo-gu, Seoul (led by District Mayor Jin Gyo-hoon) will hold a college admissions session for 200 students and parents on July 9, from 3:00 PM for two hours, at the Ari Hall on the 2nd floor of Gangseo Artrium (195 Gwarogongwon-ro).
Next Week's Schedule & Summary
Reviewing 2027 Admissions Plans
Universities are releasing their 2027 admission implementation plans via college information websites. Candidates should check the specific recruitment guidelines on the official websites of their target universities.
Additional Recruitment Schedule
Announcements for the 2026 university additional recruitment and the number of openings will be available after 6:00 PM on Thursday, February 18, 2027. Admissions processes are scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM on Friday, February 19, 2027.
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