Korea Aerospace University (KAU) held a holiday festival for international students on September 11 at Vision Hall ahead of the Chuseok holiday. Over 100 international students from countries such as China, Uzbekistan, and Mongolia gathered to experience Korean holiday traditions.

The event aimed to introduce the significance and customs of Chuseok to students unfamiliar with Korean holidays, enhancing their interest in and understanding of Korean culture.

In attendance were key faculty members, including Dean Lee Dong-myung of the College of Aviation and Management, Director Song Woon-kyung of the Office of International Affairs, Dean Park Jin-woo of the School of Global Aviation Studies, and Chair Professor Lee Jin-sang, who encouraged the students throughout the event. Faculty members demonstrated traditional Korean games like jegichagi and biseokchigi, providing students with an opportunity to engage in these cultural experiences.

The students were divided into teams to play traditional games, such as tuho, yut-nori, and more. For lunch, participants enjoyed a variety of traditional Korean dishes, including bibimbap, songpyeon, and sikhye.

“We hope that international students unable to return home for Chuseok could feel the warmth of Korea through this event,” said a representative from KAU International Exchange Team, adding that they plan to continue offering opportunities for international students to explore different aspects of Korean culture.