The Office of International Affairs at Konkuk University (KU) held the 2014 KU-Sapporo Cultural Exchange Program during Dec. 22-27, 2014, with the participation of 10 students from Sapporo Gakuin University (Japan), Konkuk's partner university.
The program was composed of a two-day trip to Yeoju, a one-day cultural tour, Korea-Japan cultural exchange conference, Korean traditional costume (Hanbok) experience, Insa-dong tour, pottery making in Bukchon Hanok Village, etc. Eight Konkuk students also took part in these activities, building friendships with students from Japan.
Prof. Don Hinkelman of Sapporo Gakuin University who led the students commented that the program was a great opportunity for enhancing the mutual understanding of each other's cultures through various activities.
The eight Konkuk students who participated in this program will visit Japan during Jan. 13-18, 2015, to engage in Japanese cultural activities with Sapporo Gakuin University students.
Posted by Eun Jin Cho