Korea has opened a new education pathway for refugee students by adding a dedicated track to its state-funded scholarship program, according to the U.N. refugee agency and education authorities. The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Korea office, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Justice signed a trilateral memorandum of understanding Thursday to strengthen support for refugee students by expanding access to higher education in Korea. Under the agreement, up to five refugee students will be selected each year through a newly established refugee track within the government’s Global Korea Scholarship program for international students. The program targets refugees living in overseas camps or similar settings who demonstrate strong academic motivation and growth potential but lack access to higher education opportunities. Candidates will be recommended by the U.N. refugee agency and screened through a joint evaluation process involving Korean universities and the National Institute for International Education. The justice ministry will oversee necessary legal and adm