Seoul National University Extends Online Lectures for 2 More Weeks Due to Prolonged COVID-19 Pandemic

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] As the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) situation prolongs, universities in Seoul are successively extending the period of online lectures.

According to university sources on the 23rd, Seoul National University decided to extend the online lecture period by 2 more weeks.

Seoul National University stated, "We have decided to extend non-face-to-face classes using online methods by 2 weeks until April 12," adding, "Depending on the spread of COVID-19, non-face-to-face classes may be extended further."

Kwangwoon University also extended online lectures by 2 weeks on the same day and plans to start classroom lectures from May 13.

In addition, University of Seoul, Kyung Hee University, and Hankuk University of Foreign Studies also decided to extend the online lecture period by 2 more weeks, conducting a total of 4 weeks online. They will begin classroom lectures from May 13.

Furthermore, Dongduk Women’s University, Sookmyung Women’s University, Soongsil University, Yonsei University, Ewha Womans University, and Chung-Ang University decided to extend the cyber lecture schedule, originally set to end on the 29th, by 2 weeks. Korea University and Myongji University extended the online lecture period by 1 week and plan to start face-to-face lectures from May 6.

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