Park Myungsoo Applauds Kyungpook National University for Disqualifying Applicants With School Violence Records: "I'll Offer a Discount for Events"

22 Applicants Disqualified for School Violence Records
Park Myungsoo: "Academic Excellence and Character Are Separate Issues"

Broadcaster Park Myungsoo publicly praised Kyungpook National University's decision to disqualify all applicants with a history of school violence from admission.

On his KBS Cool FM radio show "Park Myungsoo's Radio Show" on October 31, Park stated, "Just because someone studies well or gets into a prestigious university doesn't mean they will be successful or have good character. Being educated does not necessarily make someone a reasonable person," adding, "I support Kyungpook National University's strong measures."

Previously, Kyungpook National University disqualified all 22 applicants with disciplinary records related to school violence from the 2025 admissions process.

Broadcaster Park Myungsoo. Photo captured from Park Myungsoo's Instagram.

Starting this year, Kyungpook National University has incorporated school violence records into all college admission processes, applying a point deduction system according to the severity of the offense. A deduction of 10 points is applied for offenses classified as levels 1 to 3, 50 points for levels 4 to 7, and 150 points for levels 8 to 9. Applicants who received point deductions were eliminated from both early and regular admission rounds. The students who were disqualified this time had applied through a variety of admissions tracks, including the Academic Excellence Track, Regional Talent Track, General Student Track, Essay (AAT) Track, and Special Talent Tracks in arts and athletics.

Park Myungsoo emphasized, "It is highly desirable that even the slightest trace of a school violence record makes someone ineligible for admission," and jokingly added, "If Kyungpook National University holds an event, I'll give them a 20% discount."

He continued, "I hope Kyungpook National University's example will encourage other universities to implement similarly strong policies," and advised young people, "People around you say, 'Think about where you'll be in ten years.' It means you should live kindly, as your actions could come back to harm you later. It's good to study hard, but being academically successful does not guarantee good character."

Currently, over 140 universities nationwide reflect school violence records in their admissions process, but the methods vary by institution. Some universities use quantitative point deductions, others rely on qualitative evaluations such as document review or interviews, and some restrict eligibility altogether for applicants with such records.

In particular, Seoul National University of Education, Busan National University of Education, Gyeongin National University of Education, and Jinju National University of Education plan to restrict or disqualify all applicants with a history of school violence from 2026 admissions, regardless of the admissions track.