Chungcheongnam-do

▲ Adolescents from different countries around the world Gathering in Asan

Adolescents from different countries around the world enjoyed a variety of cultural experiences in Asan for 7 days and 8 nights. The city invited teenagers from 4 cities with which it has formed international sisterhood relationships and conducted the「3rd International Youth Exchange Camp」at Sun Moon University from July 21st to 28th.
 

With 50 students participating, 10 from each country, including 10 adolescents from Asan, the camp formed teams consisting of youths of different nationalities who experienced the city’s history, culture and economy at places such as Hyeonchungsa Shrine, Oeam Folk Village, Yi Sun-sin Ice Rink and Nongshim Asan Plant. Also, programs during which a global mindset and language communication skills can be developed naturally were prepared through individual countries’ culture presentations, sports activities, etc., which received positive feedback.
 

The international exchange camp, which is promoted as a part of the exchange projects among sister cities, was carried out in the form of mutual participation in each of the cities and this year, Asan was the 3rd city to host the event and was joined by Miskolc, Hungary; Dongguan, China; Petaling Jaya, Malaysia and Ninh Binh, Vietnam.
 

At the opening ceremony held at the International Conference Hall of Sun Moon University on the 23rd, Oh Se-hyun, Mayor of Asan, said, “The international youth camp is receiving a lot of positive feedback from the cities and we will continue to expand and develop it in the future.”