From July 7 to 14, 2024, 20 students from National Economics University (NEU) attended the Asia Summer Program 2024 – ASIA SUMMER PROGRAM 2024 at Dongseo University, South Korea.

The program was part of the cooperation between NEU and Dongseo University, South Korea. In 2024, Dongseo University hosted the Asia Summer Program 2024 – ASIA SUMMER PROGRAM 2024 to promote student exchanges and strengthen cooperation, interaction, and experiential opportunities for students from Asian universities.

The NEU student delegation poses for a photo at the opening ceremony of Asia Summer Program 2024.

The 2024 Asia Summer Program at Dongseo University in Busan, South Korea, brought together nearly 400 students from 31 universities across Asia. The Asia Summer Program began in 2015 and is hosted in rotation by universities in Asia that are members of the Asian University Presidents Forum. Taking part in this large-scale, professionally organized program, NEU students were very enthusiastic and actively participated in its activities.

The NEU student delegation receives a warm welcome at Gimhae Airport in Busan, South Korea.

Students attend the program orientation and campus tour.

Immersed in the program’s vibrant atmosphere, the 20 NEU students experienced, learned about, and explored Korean culture, while interacting with fellow students from South Korea, China, Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and elsewhere.

Students attend a Korean language class.

In addition to theoretical lessons, students participated in extracurricular activities such as a bibimbap cooking class, a Korean language class, and a Korean painting class, as well as team-building games such as water balloon throwing, a watermelon-eating contest, and Squid game…

Students participate in Squid Game at Dongseo University’s stadium.

Students attend a Korean painting class.

Visits to Gamcheon Culture Village, Yonggung Temple—one of the most beautiful temples in South Korea—Busan Tower, the National Maritime Museum, Dongbaek Island, and Haeundae Beach, along with time spent immersed in a bustling night market in Busan, South Korea, will certainly remain memorable experiences for the student delegation.

Students attend a Bibimbap cooking class.

The student delegation visits Yonggung Temple.

A visit to the National Maritime Museum.

The week-long trip left the NEU student delegation with unforgettable memories and new experiences in the land of kimchi.

Some photos from the program:

Article and photos: Department of International Cooperation & Department of Communications

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