Japan vs South Korea for Nepali students: Japan pros: higher Japan acceptance rates, established Nepali community, very strong job market and SSW pathways after study, cheaper language school fees. Japan cons: Japanese language required for most programmes. South Korea pros: growing number of English-medium programmes, KSP and GKS scholarships, competitive salaries in Korean companies. South Korea cons: smaller Nepali diaspora, Korean language needed for most degree programmes. Cost comparison: Japan living costs ¥100,000–¥150,000/month (KTM exchange ~NPR 85,000–130,000); Korea KRW 700,000–1,200,000/month (similar range). Most Nepali students choose Japan for vocational pathways and Korea for business/technology degrees. Both have growing Nepali student communities.