{
  "id": 17021259,
  "title": "Gachon University president hosts 120 international students at traditional hanok",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/gachon-university-president-hosts-120-international-students-at",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T06:52:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/education/20261029/gachon-university-president-hosts-120-international-students-at-traditional-hanok"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nIn 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.",
  "summary": "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…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": "Integrating cultural immersion into the university leadership program strengthens the bond between international students and the institution while fostering a sense of global identity through shared traditional experiences.",
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  "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."
}