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YON-KOBattle of the Tigers
Yonsei vs Korea University: The fiercest collegiate rivalry in Korea.
🏆 Current Standings
| Rank | University | Tier | RP Score | Global Rank (QS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Korea University South Korea | Grandmaster | 2358 RP | #93.1 |
| #2 | Yonsei University South Korea | Grandmaster | 2338 RP | #93.3 |
📰 Latest Stories from Battle of the Tigers
Korea University2/20/2026
Lee Hae-in (21, Korea University) of the women's figure skating national team smiled broadly after s.. - 매일경제
[Beta AI] General university news.
Impact: 0 RP
Korea University2/20/2026
KOSIME Appoints Korea University’s Ahn Joon-mo as 35th President - 조선일보
[Beta AI] General university news.
Impact: 0 RP
Yonsei University2/19/2026
Ban Ki-moon named honorary head of Yonsei Institute of African Studies - 매일경제
[Beta AI] A positive trend has been detected.
Impact: +1 RP
Yonsei University2/16/2026
Korea University Wins 60th Korea-Yonsei Sports Exchange Event - MSN
[Beta AI] A positive trend has been detected.
Impact: +1 RP
📜 The History of Battle of the Tigers
The "Yon-Ko Jeon" (or "Ko-Yon Jeon") is an intense annual sports festival that shuts down parts of Seoul. Yonsei (The Eagle/Blue) represents a liberal, globalized image, while Korea (The Tiger/Red) prides itself on fierce collective spirit. The rivalry permeates alumni networks, corporate hiring, and street culture.