An Analysis of the Current Status in Attracting International Students in Korea and Abroad

A studyaims to analyze the current status of international students in Korea from multiple perspectives in the context of globalized education, while also examining the trends and challenges regarding international students in other countries.By analyzing the status of international students both domestically and in major countries, this study seeks to propose strategies for maintaining and developing Korea's policies on international students in order to compete with educationally advanced nations.To achieve this, the study analyzes the status of international students in 2024, including factors such as degree programs, academic disciplines, the number of students per 10,000 domestic students, university recruitment, regional distribution, and countries of origin.Additionally, the study examines the status of international students in major countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, China, and Japan, which are considered leaders in international education.Based on this analysis, the study suggests future tasks for improving the policies.These tasks include diversifying the recruitment of international students, improving management systems, and strengthening employment linkage programs.The recruitment policy for international students is not only related to higher education but is also closely connected to broader societal issues in Korea.Therefore, it is a crucial topic that requires comprehensive and multifaceted discussions moving forward.