45 Students Rejected from Top Korean Universities for Bullying Records
Starting next year, all universities in Korea must apply mandatory score deductions to applicants who have records of school violence, regardless of the admission type.
Entrance Ceremony at Seoul National University
Freshmen pose for pictures during the entrance ceremony at Seoul National University, located in Gwanak District, southern Seoul, on February.
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Author's summary: Starting next year, Korean universities will deduct admission scores for students with bullying records, reflecting stricter policies on school violence nationwide.