Only 1.4% of med students get low-income scholarships

Only 1.43 percent of all medical school freshmen over the past decade received scholarships for students from low-income households, government data showed Tuesday. Medical schools here received a total of 31,883 new students between 2013 and 2024, but only 469 received the country's national scholarship program aimed at supporting students from low-income backgrounds, according to data submitted by the Education Ministry, the Korea Student Aid Foundation and each medical school to Rep. Cho

Sept. 24, 2024

Malaysia celebrates 67th National Day in Seoul

The Malaysian Embassy in Seoul celebrated the country's 67th National Day Monday, commemorating Malaysia's independence from British Colonial rule in 1957. Celebrating the day, which falls on August 31, Malaysian Ambassador to South Korea Mohd Zamruni Khalid emphasized that the country, surrounded by unprecedented political uncertainties, has remained steadfast and resilient in its quest to move forward. "Over the years, Malaysia has shown that it can overcome the odds. ... Today,

Sept. 24, 2024