Government Regulatory Organizations
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea
Founded in 2008, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea is the government ministry responsible for the development and promotion of culture, arts, sports and tourism in Korea. While the ministry does not directly oversee higher education in Korea, it does play a role in supporting…
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Ministry of Education of Korea
Created in 2013, the Ministry of Education (MOE) in South Korea is the government agency responsible for education policy and management in the country. Its mission is to ensure the provision of quality education that meets the needs of all learners and contributes to national development.
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Accreditation and Quality Evaluation Organizations
The Korean Institute of Medical Education and Evaluation
The Korean Institute of Medical Education and Evaluation (KIMEE) is a non-profit organization that is responsible for promoting and ensuring the quality of medical education in Korea. It was established in 2004 and its mandate is to provide support and guidance to medical schools, hospitals and…
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University Associations and Alliances
Asia Pacific Association for International Education
The Asia Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) is a non-profit organization that promotes international education and cross-border cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. APAIE was founded in 2004 and currently has over 2,500 individual and institutional members from over 50…
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Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia
The Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia (ACUCA) is a regional organization that represents Christian higher education institutions across Asia. Established in 1976, the organization serves as a platform for member institutions to collaborate and support each other in their…
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Global U8 Consortium
Established in 2006, the Global U8 Consortium is an international association of leading research universities that aims to promote academic cooperation and collaboration among its members.
The primary goal of the Global U8 Consortium is to facilitate joint research initiatives, academic exchanges…
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Advocacy Organizations
Korean Council for University Education
The Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) is a non-profit organization established in 1971 to promote the development of higher education in Korea. The council represents the interests of Korean universities and colleges and acts as a liaison between higher education institutions and the…
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