SKY
South Korea's top three universities: Seoul National University (S), Korea University (K), and Yonsei University (Y).
SKY is the widely-used acronym for South Korea's three most prestigious universities: Seoul National University (서울대학교), Korea University (고려대학교), and Yonsei University (연세대학교). Admission to a SKY university is considered one of the most important achievements in Korean society, deeply influencing career prospects, social status, and even marriage prospects. The intense competition to enter these institutions drives Korea's renowned private tutoring (hagwon) industry and is a significant source of social pressure on high school students. Together, SKY universities produce a disproportionate share of Korea's political leaders, business executives, and professionals.
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