Study Tour to Seoul with Seoul National University

A study tour to Seoul, South Korea, took place from August 5 to 9, 2024. This tour was conducted in cooperation with Seoul National University (SNU), one of our overseas partner universities. Ten students from SNU, primarily from the Faculty of International Studies, stayed in a dormitory at SNU for about a week. During their stay, they attended classes on Korean culture, interacted with SNU students, conducted field research, and experienced various aspects of Korean culture. In addition to their time abroad, the students deepened their understanding of Korea through classes and report writing assignments completed in Japan.

Classes on Korean culture, cultural exchange with students from Seoul National University

Participating students attended classes on Korean culture and deepened their understanding of Korea and their own research themes through interactions with students from Seoul National University.

Seoul National  University

Seoul National University, founded in 1946, is Korea's first national comprehensive university. Along with Korea University and Yonsei University, it forms the prestigious "SKY" universities, known for being among the most competitive in Korea. Ranked 41st in the QS World University Rankings 2024, the university - like NUCB -  is accredited by AACSB. Many of its graduates hold prominent positions in the business and political sectors, establishing it as one of Korea's leading national universities. During a week-long stay in a dormitory at Seoul National University, participating students were impressed by the spacious and well-equipped campus during their tour.

Fieldwork

Participating students will conduct field research based on their individual research themes. As part of this research, they visited Gyeongbokgung Palace and Gwangjang Market, both significant historical sites in Korea.