The Thai government’s implementation of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) development project has resulted in a steady increase in investment from the Republic of Korea in the EEC region, leading to a multicultural society. Therefore, the Korean Language Program must produce graduates who adapt their lifestyles appropriately and keep pace with sociocultural changes. This includes developing competencies and essential 21st-century skills in life and career skills—such as social interaction, learning about foreign cultures, career development, and adaptability—as well as learning and innovation skills, including problem-solving, effective communication, and teamwork. The program also aims to cultivate soft skills in students, enabling them to work as a team, think critically, analyse, plan, and integrate knowledge across disciplines to foster creativity and innovation.
Project Coordinator: Asst. Prof. Uraiwan Jitpenthom Kim & Dr. Kitae Kim
Objectives:
- To enhance students’ Korean language skills and cultural knowledge.
- To develop students’ competencies and essential 21st-century skills in life and career areas—such as social interaction, understanding foreign cultures, career development, and adaptability—and in learning and innovation areas—such as problem-solving, effective communication, and collaboration.
- To provide opportunities for students to exchange ideas and work in teams with students from Pusan National University.
Program Activities:
The Student Affairs Office of Pusan National University will send a volunteer team consisting of 3 male students, four female students, and one faculty team leader to carry out Korean language and cultural enhancement activities for first- to third-year Korean major students at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences from January 5 to 13, 2025. This marks the fifth time such activities have been held. The activities are designed to benefit students, such as improving language skills and cultural understanding, learning teamwork, and gaining experience through cultural exchange with Korean volunteers.
Expected Outcomes (Impacts):
- Students enhanced their Korean language skills and cultural knowledge.
- Students developed competencies and 21st-century skills in life and career areas—such as social interaction, understanding foreign cultures, career development, and adaptability—and in learning and innovation areas—such as problem-solving, effective communication, and collaboration.
- Students had the opportunity to exchange ideas and work collaboratively with students from Pusan National University.
Date of Implementation: Jan 5-13, 2025
