At least five international students were among the more than 150 people killed in a stampede in central Seoul in South Korea on October 29.

Despite optimism amid international students returning to Japan, the number of Japanese outbound students abroad dropped a staggering 98% in 2020, statistics have revealed.

The number of South Koreans studying abroad in 2020 decreased by around 41% compared to 2018, according to research by the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

The UK needs to reduce the financial barriers for international students by creating more diverse and innovative funding opportunities, and support English language ability, in key markets, according to a UUKi report.

Branksome Hall Asia in South Korea has been awarded the headline award at ISC Research's annual International School Awards.

Chinese students at 11 higher education institutes in South Korea can now pay school fees via WeChat, it was announced on January 8th.

International students who stay in Korea for more than six months can expect to pay higher medical insurance costs from July when a new law is enforced.

A rising number of overstaying international students has prompted South Korea's government to tighten visa rules for applicants, beginning with Vietnamese students.