The Korea Times
Korea is moving to address growing concerns over declining basic science and mathematics skills among university students, introducing a funding program aimed at strengthening core academic foundations before weaknesses widen further. The Ministry of Science and ICT said Thursday it will launch a new initiative to strengthen core competencies among science and engineering undergraduates at regional universities. The program will initially select two institutions outside the capital region for support. Each selected university can overhaul introductory coursework, expand lab facilities and redesign curricula to better prepare students for advanced study. Officials said the effort comes as more freshmen struggle to keep pace with foundational courses, raising concerns about higher dropout rates in later years. The problem has been more pronounced at universities outside the capital region, fueling fears of a broader regional talent divide. Participating universities will be required to draft and implement comprehensive plans to improve basic education in mathematics and science, including
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