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
