Gachon University president hosts 120 international students at traditional hanok
Gachon University President Lee Gil-ya invited about 120 international students from countries including China, Vietnam, Myanmar, Mongolia and Uzbekistan to Gachonjae, a traditional Korean house in Incheon, on Wednesday, the university said. The event, part of the university’s Gachon Global Leadership Program for international students, was organized to encourage the students and strengthen their…
Gachon University President Lee Gil-ya hosted approximately 120 international students from various countries, such as China, Vietnam, Myanmar, Mongolia, and Uzbekistan, at Gachonjae, a traditional Korean house in Incheon. The gathering, part of the university's Gachon Global Leadership Program for international students, aimed to boost the students' spirits and enhance their connection to the school.
The attendees commenced their visit by touring Gachon University Gil Medical Center, a memorial dedicated to Lee's former obstetrics clinic, and the Gachon Museum.
In Gachonjae, a hanok or traditional Korean house built by Lee, founder of the Gachon Cultural Foundation, with master carpenter Choi Ki-young, the students learned about traditional etiquette education, tea culture programs, and exhibitions on traditional medicine. President Lee shared her personal experiences of studying abroad and Korea’s development with the students.
She encouraged them to have confidence in the future of their respective countries, drawing a parallel between Korea's transformation from a poor nation to its current state and the potential for growth in their own nations if they believe in themselves and work diligently.
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