Gyeonggi Province Hosts 58 Teenagers from China's Jiangsu and Guangdong for International Exchange Program

Starting October 12, Gyeonggi Province will host the second-half international exchange program for teenagers from its sister provinces, Jiangsu and Guangdong in China.

According to Gyeonggi Province, 24 teenagers from Jiangsu Province will attend regular classes with students at Icheon Middle School from October 12 to 16. They will also take part in activities including trying on hanbok, pottery-making, Korean food culture, youth performances, and a discussion forum.

Thirty-four teenagers from Guangdong Province will visit Anyang Shinseong High School from October 26 to 30 to observe classes and participate in cultural exchange activities. Their program will also include traditional Korean archery and Korean dance experiences, as well as visits to Hwaseong Haenggung Palace and Everland.

Gyeonggi Provincial Government

This international youth exchange is a program run by Gyeonggi Province and the Gyeonggi Future Generations Foundation to strengthen young people's ability to communicate internationally. Rather than focusing on tourism alone, it centers on hands-on exchanges in which participants join school classes and group activities to learn about each other's history, culture, and way of life.

"We expect young people from both countries to experience school life alongside their peers and participate in cultural and artistic activities, helping them understand different cultures and develop their ability to communicate internationally," said Kim Jae-hoon, director of Gyeonggi Province's Future Lifelong Education Bureau. "We will continue these exchanges so young people can communicate and build friendships across national and language barriers."

Earlier, Gyeonggi Province sent 55 teenagers to Jiangsu and Guangdong provinces in May and June for reciprocal exchange programs.

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