{
  "id": 13617671,
  "title": "University of Seoul students showcase achievements of overseas exploration program",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/university-of-seoul-students-showcase-achievements-of-overseas",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T02:37:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/education/20261011/university-of-seoul-students-showcase-achievements-of-overseas-exploration-program"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The University of Seoul held its inaugural showcase on Wednesday to exhibit the accomplishments of students who participated in the university's 2026 GO (Global Odyssey)-UOS overseas study tour program. The event provided 25 student teams an opportunity to present their projects and engage in discussions following their summer break overseas journeys. This year, the GO-UOS program encompassed 100 students, divided into 25 teams, who traveled to 33 cities across 12 countries, among them the United States, Australia, Spain, Portugal, Japan, and China.\n\nEach team embarked on a series of activities customized to their specific themes and goals. All participants showcased the outcomes of their overseas initiatives at the showcase. Ten teams were recognized with awards, chosen based on a blend of peer evaluations of promotional materials submitted beforehand and on-site assessments. By sharing their presentations, students articulated the knowledge they garnered during their overseas excursions and how these experiences fostered personal development.\n\nOne participant remarked, \"This trip went beyond a simple educational experience; it transformed our perspectives, forged lasting friendships, and equipped us with invaluable skills for our future endeavors.\"",
  "summary": "The University of Seoul held a showcase Wednesday to highlight the experiences and achievements of students who took part in its 2026 GO (Global Odyssey)-UOS overseas study tour program. The university said the event, held for the first time this year, gave the 25 participating teams an opportunity to present their projects and exchange ideas after completing their overseas trips during the…",
  "key_points": [
    "University of Seoul held inaugural showcase for GO-UOS program",
    "25 student teams presented projects from overseas journeys",
    "Ten teams awarded based on peer and on-site evaluations"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The University of Seoul's showcase highlights the value of its overseas study tour program in fostering personal growth, global perspectives, and practical skills among participating students.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "University of Seoul students showcase achievements of overseas exploration program",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/university-of-seoul-students-showcase-achievements-of-overseas-13620742",
        "published": "2026-10-11T02:52:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}