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International Students Participate in the Goyang Learncation Program to Experience Korean Culture

2024-05-28

A total of 60 KAU international students participated in the Goyang Learncation Program provided by the Goyang Municipal Government on May 17. Learncation is a compound word formed from the words “learning” and “vacation.” Departing from Korea Aerospace University, students looked around tourist destinations in Goyang and learned about the history, culture, and nature of the Republic of Korea.

Students first changed into hanbok at the Haengjusanseong Fortress Chunghunjeong Pavilion and made hanbok-shaped fragrance pouches at the Chunguijeong Pavilion. They learned about the importance of ecological preservation at the Ramsar Janghang Wetland Bird Observatory and thought about the peace and security of the Korean Peninsula at the DMZ Road to Peace. In addition, they participated in a military experience program at Nadeulaon, which was remodeled from a military barrack

Lastly, they visited the Goyang Tourist Information Center and took commemorative photographs in front of the mural of BTS RM, Flower Swing Photo Zone, Goya Gift Shop, Goyangjae Shrine, and Book & Rest Area

“I really enjoyed the various hands-on Korean culture programs. In particular, I think I will not forget the moment when we took some photos at the Haengjusanseong Fortress in hanbok,” Ayaniphan from China said. According to Asadulo from Uzbekistan, the military experience at Nadeulaon was one of the most impressive programs, adding that MREs were very interesting and good.

“I realized once again through this program that Goyang could grow as a global tourist city. The program provided for KAU international students can be developed as a global tourist program,” said An Mi-gyeong, tourism manager of the Goyang Education & Culture Bureau.

The Goyang Learncation Program showed KAU international students the various charms of Korea and strengthened the bond with the community at the same time. Korea Aerospace University and Goyang Municipal Government will operate a wide range of collaborative programs in the future.

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