The Web System Design to Support International Students' Acculturation

Abstract

Korea has established numerous websites aimed at helping foreigners access information, integrate into society, and better understand Korean culture. However, we identified a notable absence of a comprehensive website dedicated to providing assistance and services specifically for international students. To address this gap and meet the unique informational needs of international students while assisting their adjustment to student life in Korea, we developed an integrated information web system along with a corresponding intake interface. We conducted a user satisfaction analysis based on the Information System Success Model after completing the development. We found that scores for each aspect surpassed 5.5, indicating the viability of creating a comprehensive information website. We expect that the implementation of this comprehensive information web system will effectively address the essential informational needs of international students in Korea. Furthermore, and we envision it to serve as a foundational model that can be adapted and expanded in other countries.