Global Teachers – South Korea 2024

Go Global NC’s 2024 Global Teachers program traveled to South Korea. The delegation explored South Korea’s history, complex political relationships, culture; studied its high-achieving educational systems; and learned about how South Korea is pursuing advancements in research and development. South Korea has transformed from an impoverished, war-torn country to an economic powerhouse and the world’s 15th largest economy in less than 50 years. The program began in the vibrant city of Seoul, the capital of South Korea. From Seoul the program traveled to Busan. Participants experienced its historic palaces, bustling markets, schools, the K-pop global phenomena, vibrant temples and witnessed examples of why South Korea is a global leader in innovation.

Day 1: Saturday, June 15th, 2024

Departure from North Carolina to Seoul, South Korea

Day 2: Sunday, June 16th, 2024

Flight delays and arrival in Seoul, South Korea

Day 3: Monday, June 17th, 2024

Hanbok (traditional Korean dress), Gambyeok Palace and Haesong High School 

Day 4: Tuesday, June 18th , 2024

Seonhak Middle School and KBS Broadcasting Studio 

Day 5: Wednesday June 19th, 2024

Songmyeong Elementary School and Calvin Manitoba International School

Day 6: Thursday June 20th, 2024

The Discovery Center for Science and Technology for Young Scientists Hanyang University, K-pop Dance Class and Cooking Class

Day 7: Friday, June 21st , 2024

Sudokwon Landfill Management Site, Bullet Train to Busan, and  Reflection Session 

Day 8: Saturday, June 22nd, 2024

City tour of Busan and Independent Study 

Day 9: Sunday, June 23rd, 2024

Bullet Train to Seoul, Kimchi Class and Independent Study Time

Day 10: Monday June 24th, 2024

Independent Study Time, Bukhansan National Park, The National Museum and Han river and Reflection Session 

Day 11: Tuesday, June 25th, 2024

Independent Study Time and the DMZ

Day 12: Wednesday, June 26th, 2024

Final Lecture and Reflection and Return to North Carolina