South Korean Universities Reject Applicants with Bullying Records: A Transformative Shift in Admission Policies

Nov 08, 2025 01:27 pm CST

Leading South Korean universities have implemented a groundbreaking policy rejecting applicants with school bullying histories, regardless of academic performance. This shift affects both early and regular admission routes, with 45 applicants already denied entry to six national flagship universities despite strong academic credentials. By next year, all Korean universities will enforce mandatory penalties for applicants with school violence records, signaling a fundamental change in how character factors into higher education access.