Tour Details

Korea Student Program – Expanded Overview

1. Educational Tours & Sightseeing

   • National Assembly Library – The main resource hub for Korea’s parliament, open to the public, with over 160 million digital documents.

   • Songam Stars Valley – One of Korea’s largest space-themed parks with a main telescope allowing daytime star observation.

   • Seoul National Science Museum – Exhibitions and hands-on science experiences for creativity and learning.

   • DMZ Tour – Visit the buffer zone between North and South Korea, a place of historical significance and hopes for peace.

   • Historic Landmarks – Gyeongbokgung Palace, The Blue House, N Seoul Tower, Bukchon Hanok Village, Gwanghwamun Square.

   • City Highlights – Myeongdong shopping district, Busan’s Haedong Yonggungsa Temple and Gamcheon Cultural Village, Jeju’s natural wonders like Seongsan Sunrise Peak and Cheonjiyeon Waterfall.

2. Cultural Exchange

   • Student exchange activities with schools from Malaysia, Oman, UAE, China.

   • Programs include welcome ceremonies, performances, group games, conversation time, and gift exchanges.

   • Cultural immersion through art, music, and shared experiences.

3. Korea Wave (Hallyu) Experience

   • Traditional Culture – Kimchi & kimbap making classes, hanbok wearing.

   • Pop Culture – K-pop dance lessons, K-beauty workshops, visits to drama filming locations like “Descendants of the Sun” and KBS Studio.

   • Leisure & Fun – Everland theme park, skiing, sledding, seasonal fruit picking (tangerines, strawberries, persimmons, pears).

4. Industrial & Office Visits

   • Food Industry – Nongshim instant noodle factory.

   • Technology – Samsung Innovation Museum, Samsung Delight.

   • Automotive & Heavy Industry – Hyundai Motors, Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard, Kia Motors.

   • Energy & Infrastructure – Gori Nuclear Power Plant, Soyang Dam.

5. Campus Tours

   • KAIST – Leading science and technology university, ranked among the world’s top innovation schools.

   • Seoul National University – Korea’s most prestigious university.

   • Ewha Womans University – The largest women’s university in the world with historic roots.

   • Historical High Schools – Visits to schools with heritage buildings.

6. Dining Options

   • Indian and vegetarian-friendly restaurants in Seoul and Busan, such as Kervan, Bombay Grill, Taj Palace, Rama & Bavana, and Bombay Brau.

7. Sample 10-Day Itinerary

   • Covers Seoul, Busan, and Jeju Island with educational, cultural, and industrial visits, plus leisure activities.

8. Korean Cuisine Highlights

   • Bulgogi, samgyetang, galbi, bibimbap, seafood hotpot, hanjeongsik (traditional set menu), haemul pajeon (seafood pancake).