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…
On Wednesday, Gachon University President Lee Gil-ya hosted approximately 120 international students from various countries, including China, Vietnam, Myanmar, Mongolia, and Uzbekistan. The students were invited to Gachonjae, a traditional Korean house located in Incheon, as part of the university's Gachon Global Leadership Program.
The purpose of the event was to foster a sense of belonging among the students and encourage them to strengthen their connections to the school. Prior to the visit to Gachonjae, the students toured Gachon University Gil Medical Center, a memorial hall dedicated to Lee's former obstetrics clinic, as well as the Gachon Museum. Gachonjae, built by Lee himself, a founder of the Gachon Cultural Foundation, is a hanok, or traditional Korean house, designed for traditional etiquette education, tea culture programs, and exhibitions on traditional medicine.
During the visit, Lee shared her personal experiences of studying abroad and Korea's development, urging the students to have confidence in their countries' futures. She emphasized that, just as Korea once struggled with poverty and is now thriving, her students can create a better future for their respective nations by believing in themselves and working diligently.
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