PHOTOS: Fall festivals for international students

Foreign students pose in their national traditional costumes during Ajou University’s ‘International Day’ event in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, Nov. 6, 2025. Yonhap
SEOUL, November 07 (AJP) - South Korean universities are rolling out diverse cultural events this fall to integrate a growing international student body, which surpassed 200,000 in 2024. As the number of foreign students continues to rise, universities across the country are hosting festivals aimed at fostering cultural exchange and community.

In Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, Ajou University hosted its annual "Ajou International Day," showcasing the diverse cultures of its students. The festival featured booths where international students presented traditional clothing and food from their home countries, offering a hands-on experience of global culture to the entire campus community.

In Busan, Pukyong National University focused on inter-student mingling by holding a "Global Sports Day." The athletic event provided a lively setting for foreign students to engage and socialize with their South Korean peers through various activities.
 Foreign students pose in their national traditional costumes during Ajou University’s ‘International Day’ event in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, Nov. 6, 2025. Yonhap Students participate in a relay race during the "Global Sports Day" held at Pukyong National University in Busan, Oct. 29, 2025. Yonhap Students participate in a group jump rope event during the "Global Sports Day" held at Pukyong National University in Busan, Oct. 29, 2025. Yonhap Students participate in a tug-of-war competition during the "Global Sports Day" held at Pukyong National University in Busan, Oct. 29, 2025. Yonhap
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