South Korea does not recruit students with a 'black mark' of bullying

GD&TĐ - Top universities in Korea are adopting stricter admission policies to deal with school violence.

Six of the top 10 schools have rejected 45 candidates due to their records of bullying behavior.

The university admission system in South Korea consists of two forms: regular admission based on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (CSAT) and early admission based on academic performance and extracurricular activities. Seoul National University (SNU) has rejected two applicants with high CSAT scores because of their bullying records, while Pusan ​​National University has rejected eight applicants from both admissions categories.

Other universities, such as Kangwon National University, Jeonbuk National University, and Kyungpook National University, have adopted similar policies, with Kyungpook recording the highest number of rejections at 22. It is expected that from the November 2025 exam, all universities nationwide will be required to reject applications from applicants with serious school violence violations, classified as level 6 or higher in the school discipline evaluation system.

While the new policy is seen as a step forward in improving student morale, it has also raised concerns about increased legal disputes between parents and schools. Despite mixed opinions, the change reflects a trend in Korean universities to place more emphasis on students’ character and social responsibility, rather than solely focusing on academic achievement.

According to NDTV World

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