@article{ART003366063},
author={Nam Eunyoung},
title={Research Trends in Studies on International Students in Korea- A Systematic Analysis of 1,071 KCI-Listed Papers (2001~2026)-},
journal={Multi-cultural Society and Education Studies},
issn={2586-6206},
year={2026},
volume={23},
pages={167-189},
doi={10.22957/mses.23..202607.167}
TY - JOUR
AU - Nam Eunyoung
TI - Research Trends in Studies on International Students in Korea- A Systematic Analysis of 1,071 KCI-Listed Papers (2001~2026)-
JO - Multi-cultural Society and Education Studies
PY - 2026
VL - 23
IS - null
PB - Institute for Migration and Multicultural Studies
SP - 167
EP - 189
SN - 2586-6206
AB - This study systematically analyzed 1,071 KCI-listed papers on international students in Korea, collected using the terms ‘international student’ or ‘international undergraduate student’ in their titles or keywords, to describe research trends from 2001 to 2026. The analysis employed a three-axis framework of thematic category, period, and methodology (Cohen’s κ=.82).
Publications rose steadily, peaking at 137 in 2025, with Phase 4 (2023-2026) at 38.1% of all papers. Korean language education remained the largest category (36.9%), while policy/institution/law (8.2%→12.5%), career/employment (1.0%→ 5.1%), and AI-based education (0%→4.7%) grew rapidly by Phase 4.
Quantitative research dominated (86.4%), though qualitative research grew from 4.1% to 12.7%. Structural gaps in writing-focused research, longitudinal designs, and mixed-methods studies are identified, with future directions proposed.
KW - international students in Korea;research trend analysis;thematic categories;research methodology;temporal change
DO - 10.22957/mses.23..202607.167
ER -
Nam Eunyoung. (2026). Research Trends in Studies on International Students in Korea- A Systematic Analysis of 1,071 KCI-Listed Papers (2001~2026)-. Multi-cultural Society and Education Studies, 23, 167-189.
Nam Eunyoung. 2026, "Research Trends in Studies on International Students in Korea- A Systematic Analysis of 1,071 KCI-Listed Papers (2001~2026)-", Multi-cultural Society and Education Studies, vol.23, pp.167-189. Available from: doi:10.22957/mses.23..202607.167
Nam Eunyoung "Research Trends in Studies on International Students in Korea- A Systematic Analysis of 1,071 KCI-Listed Papers (2001~2026)-" Multi-cultural Society and Education Studies 23 pp.167-189 (2026) : 167.
Nam Eunyoung. Research Trends in Studies on International Students in Korea- A Systematic Analysis of 1,071 KCI-Listed Papers (2001~2026)-. 2026; 23 167-189. Available from: doi:10.22957/mses.23..202607.167
Nam Eunyoung. "Research Trends in Studies on International Students in Korea- A Systematic Analysis of 1,071 KCI-Listed Papers (2001~2026)-" Multi-cultural Society and Education Studies 23(2026) : 167-189.doi: 10.22957/mses.23..202607.167
Nam Eunyoung. Research Trends in Studies on International Students in Korea- A Systematic Analysis of 1,071 KCI-Listed Papers (2001~2026)-. Multi-cultural Society and Education Studies, 23, 167-189. doi: 10.22957/mses.23..202607.167
Nam Eunyoung. Research Trends in Studies on International Students in Korea- A Systematic Analysis of 1,071 KCI-Listed Papers (2001~2026)-. Multi-cultural Society and Education Studies. 2026; 23 167-189. doi: 10.22957/mses.23..202607.167
Nam Eunyoung. Research Trends in Studies on International Students in Korea- A Systematic Analysis of 1,071 KCI-Listed Papers (2001~2026)-. 2026; 23 167-189. Available from: doi:10.22957/mses.23..202607.167
Nam Eunyoung. "Research Trends in Studies on International Students in Korea- A Systematic Analysis of 1,071 KCI-Listed Papers (2001~2026)-" Multi-cultural Society and Education Studies 23(2026) : 167-189.doi: 10.22957/mses.23..202607.167
