Korea to tighten oversight of foreign students with sweeping inspections

Korea will launch joint government inspections on universities’ management of foreign students, officials said Thursday, as authorities move to overhaul oversight from admissions to long-term residency. The Ministry of Education said it will conduct on-site inspections with the Ministry of Justice in April and May, examining the full lifecycle of foreign students, from recruitment and academic support to employment and visa compliance. The inspections will target universities where submitted data requires verification, institutions involved in past controversies related to foreign student management, and schools suspected of excessive enrollment of international students relative to capacity. The education ministry said it will select four universities each in the first and second half of the year for detailed reviews. Officials said the review will focus on the appropriateness of admissions, Korean language education and student support, attendance and academic management, and compliance with visa regulations. Authorities said serious violations, including document falsification, will

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