Korea University Admissions Briefing — 2026-05-06

Key Education Policies and Admission Changes

Here are the latest updates on education policies released since May 4, 2026:

• Expanded use of student records for 2028 regular admissions: According to an EBS report, there is a "clear movement to incorporate high school student records" into the regular admissions process for the class of 2028 (currently second-year high school students). Moving away from the traditional 100% CSAT-based selection, more universities are introducing internal grades or qualitative evaluations.

• Remarks by Minister of Education Choi Gyo-jin: Statements from Minister Choi Gyo-jin regarding education reform, teacher policy, and the admissions system have been compiled and released, drawing significant attention from the education sector.

• May 6, 2026 Government Policy Briefing: According to Sisun News, 19 government ministries released policy briefings today. While no specific new admissions policies were announced by the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety reported the "selection of 6 exemplary projects for the 2026 disaster safety business evaluation."

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Admissions Strategy and Analysis

⚠️ The following items are based on data collected since May 4, 2026. Given the limited number of analytical reports from the last 24 hours, these reflect the most recent credible sources available.

• 2028 Admissions: "Scores alone aren't enough": A Financial News report suggests that starting with the 2028 school year, major universities are moving away from selection methods based solely on internal grades and CSAT scores. The structure is shifting to favor current high school students, with the weight of comprehensive student record evaluations expanding into the regular admissions track.

• Seoul National University (SNU) modifies 2027 admissions plan: SNU’s Office of Admissions announced that it has updated its "2027 Undergraduate Admissions Plan" following recommendations from the Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) regarding practical performance evaluations for the College of Fine Arts, Department of Physical Education (College of Education), and College of Music. Students aiming for these majors should check for changes in evaluation methods.

• Seoul Career and Advancement Information Center offers 2027 plan guidance: The center allows students to visit university websites directly to view their 2027 admissions plans and strongly advises students and parents to check the latest implementation plans on the official websites of universities they are interested in.

High School Admissions and Learning Updates

As of today (May 6, 2026), there is insufficient new data on high school admissions, so we are providing general updates instead.

• Daily Government Policy Briefings: The Korean government releases policy press releases from 19 ministries daily. Students and parents can track the latest trends in education policy through outlets like Sisun News.

• KCUE recommends principles for admissions plans: The Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) encourages universities to follow principles such as "normalizing school education, reducing private education expenses, simplifying admissions, and ensuring fairness."

• 2028 Admissions trend favors current students: EBS reports that the 2028 admissions structure is being designed to "support current students," particularly by increasing the role of student records in regular admissions. High school sophomores should prioritize managing their internal grades and extracurricular activities.

Next Week's Schedule and Summary

Specific admissions schedules released after May 4, 2026, are limited. Below is the available information:

• SNU 2027 Admissions plan revisions: Available for viewing; applicants should check frequently for updates.

• Sejong University 2026 Campus Tour: Applications are open from April 8 to August 31. Prospective students interested in campus visits can apply.

• Seoul Career and Advancement Information Center: Continues to provide access to 2027 admissions plans; always check specific recruitment requirements on individual university websites.

This briefing is based on the latest data released since May 2026-05-04. Please verify all critical admissions decisions directly on the official websites of the respective educational institutions.