招生难，韩国多所地方大学陷经营危机

Group 1 - The core issue facing South Korean universities is a significant enrollment crisis, with many institutions struggling to meet their admission targets due to a declining school-age population [1][2] - Out of 208 four-year universities, 27 have student enrollments below 80% of their planned numbers, and 11 universities have enrollments of less than 50% [1] - Jeju International University exemplifies this crisis, with only 103 students enrolled this year, representing just 7% of its target enrollment of 1,480 [1] Group 2 - The South Korean government has passed the "Private University Structural Optimization Law," which is set to take effect in August 2026, allowing universities to manage their assets more flexibly upon closure [2] - Experts highlight that many struggling universities are located in remote areas, making asset liquidation challenging, and local governments may be hesitant to approve changes in asset use due to preferential treatment controversies [2] - There is a call for the development of supporting systems to ensure that "problematic universities" can exit the market in an orderly manner [2]