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Over 10 Years of U Asia Campus

Located in Incheon South Korea, the U Asia Campus works as hub giving students cross-cultural learning experiences and networking opportunities.
By Teetad Govitviwat, News Writer | April 3, 2025

  Established in 2014, the University of Utah Asia Campus in Incheon, South Korea has grown from 13 students to nearly 700 as of Spring 2025.  The campus celebrated its 10th anniversary last...

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Why Thousands of South Korea’s Doctors Are on Strike

South Korean doctors are striking in opposition to recent legislation that increased admissions to medical schools. These doctors are concerned about the quality of education and pay, while South Korean citizens face the consequences of a diminished medical workforce.
By Giovanni Radtke, Assistant News Editor | September 7, 2024

  South Korea's government and the country's junior doctors are at a stalemate over a policy increasing the cap on medical student admissions. Neither side shows signs of backing down. Thousands...

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Jang: The UAC Lacks Mental Health Support

Utah Asia Campus students deserve better mental health resources, just like students on the Salt Lake campus.
By Eseudel Jang, Opinion Writer | August 20, 2024

  Mental illness in South Korea consistently reaches alarming levels. The latest Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development statistic states South Korea experiences the world's highest...

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Gordon: Study at the U’s Asia Campus

More U students should take advantage of the Utah Asia campus.
By Luke Gordon | April 25, 2024

  In addition to the University of Utah’s main Salt Lake City campus, there is a campus located in Incheon, South Korea. The U’s Asia Campus is conveniently located in Songdo, the business...

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U Asia Campus Welcomes Record-breaking Number of Students

For the spring 2024 semester, the campus in South Korea welcomed 87 new students — a 20% increase in new enrollment from last year.
By Giovanni Radtke, Assistant News Editor | April 22, 2024

  The University of Utah Asia Campus saw a record-breaking number of student enrollments for spring 2024 as the campus gears up for its 10-year anniversary.  The UAC, located in Incheon, South...

Na'im Eggleston, Assistant professor of Writing & Rhetoric Studies Department at the UAC, sharing his opinion regarding mental health issue at the open session on October 17th. (Courtesy of Alaina Choi and Atelaite Mapa)

U’s Asia Campus Prioritizes Mental Health

By Mitch Shin, News Writer | November 27, 2019

The University of Utah Asia Campus hosted an open session about mental health on October 17th. Faculty, staff and students participated and shared their perspectives regarding mental health. The school...

Incheon Global Campus located in South Korea. (Photo by Mitch Shin | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The U’s Safest Option: Utah Asia Campus

By Mitch Shin, News Writer | October 14, 2019

According to an interview with Randall McCrillis, the dean of students at the University of Utah Asia Campus, no incident or accident has happened at the UAC since its opening, standing in contrast to...