Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education International Education Institute Successfully Promotes RAS Character Development Internationally in Mongolia

The Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education International Education Institute (Director Kim Young-kwan) operated the ‘K-Culture Student Ambassador Project’ in the Ulaanbaatar area of Mongolia.

This five-day event, held from the 6th to the 10th, was attended by a total of 28 people, including 20 students from Gyeonggi Province and accompanying teachers.

The ambassador group visited School No. 52 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on the 7th and the affiliated school of the National Teachers University on the 8th, sequentially operating ‘K-Culture Festival’ on various themes.

Cheonghak High School introduced the ‘Cheongsang Yeolcha Bunyajijido’ (Map of the Heavens) based on Joseon Dynasty astronomy and Korean folk paintings, while Yongzuk High School presented a hands-on experience assembling miniature traditional Korean hanok houses.

Shinwon High School conveyed the beauty of the Korean language through poetry recitation with hangeul as the theme, while Pungsan High School prepared performances combining traditional Korean hanbok clothing, hangeul, and K-POP dance.

Namyang High School enjoyed traditional Korean games such as stone-flipping and jacks with Mongolian students, and local school students reciprocated with performances of traditional Mongolian music and dance, creating a venue for Korean-Mongolian cultural exchange.

The activities prepared by students encompass the reading, arts and culture, and sports education domains, aligning with the Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education’s ‘RAS Character Development Education’ direction. The expansion of RAS education beyond borders into the international education field is noteworthy.

Kim Young-kwan, Director of the Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education International Education Institute, stated, “This K-Culture Student Ambassador activity was a meaningful opportunity for our students to promote our culture to the world using content they prepared themselves and to share hearts with Mongolian students,” and added, “Going forward, we will continue to provide diverse support so that Gyeonggi Province students can grow into global democratic citizens through international exchange.”