Superintendent Kim Daejung Spends a Special Day with Overseas Students in Jeonnam

77 International Students from Vietnam, Mongolia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Cuba
Begin Pursuing New Dreams in Jeonnam

On the 20th, Kim Daejung, Superintendent of Education for Jeonnam Province, visited the Jeonnam Office of Education International Education Center and spent meaningful time communicating with international students who are scheduled to study at five vocational high schools in the province.

Jeonnam Superintendent of Education Kim Daejung had a communication session on the 20th with overseas talents planning to study abroad at five vocational high schools in the province. Provided by Jeonnam Office of Education

On this day, Superintendent Kim observed Korean language and culture classes, personally participated in lectures, and spent a special day with the students. He also had lunch with them, encouraging the international students to adapt to their new lives studying abroad.

Superintendent Kim observed classes such as 'Making Flyers' and 'Shopping,' checking how students use Korean in real-life situations. The international students practiced reading prices and buying necessary items in Korean, enhancing their practical conversation skills.

In the 'Historical Figures on Currency' class with students from Mongolia, they compared King Sejong of Korea and Genghis Khan of Mongolia, exploring the similarities between the two leaders. Superintendent Kim personally explained the achievements of both leaders, helping broaden the students' historical and cultural understanding. With students from Vietnam, he participated in the traditional Korean game Ttakjichigi. The students played a Korean word-matching game called 'We Are One' using Ttakji they made themselves, naturally learning Korean vocabulary.

After the classes, Superintendent Kim had lunch with the students, discussing their adaptation to studying abroad and Korean food. The students shared their experiences in Korea, and Superintendent Kim listened attentively to their opinions and offered warm encouragement.

Superintendent Kim stated, "The Provincial Office of Education will do its utmost to ensure that international students can study safely and happily," and added, "I hope you will continue to learn from each other, grow, and become glocal talents connecting Jeonnam and the world."

After completing preliminary education, 77 international students from Vietnam, Mongolia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Cuba, and other countries will enroll in five high schools in the province?Mokpo Girls’ Commercial High School, Gurim Technical High School, Jeonnam Life Science High School, Korea Horse Industry High School, and Wando Fisheries High School?to complete a three-year high school curriculum.

Meanwhile, the Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education plans to continuously expand bilingual clubs and cultural exchange programs to help international students learn Korean language and culture and naturally interact with local students.

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