Destinations

Seoul

서울 [sʰʌ̹uɭ]

Seoul has almost 10 million residents is the capital of South Korea and will be the start and end of the study trip. The Seoul Capital Area has many companies to visit, from which 15 Fortune Global 500 companies. Next to that, the city has several universities, museums, monuments and parks to visit.

Seoraksan

설악산 [sʰʌ̹ɾa̠ks͈a̠n]

Seoraksan is a national park in the north-east of South Korea and is home to a large variety of flora and fauna. It also has multiple temples, waterfalls, and other cultural sights. During the study tour, we will visit this national park to experience the difference in nature and its relation with the culture in South Korea.

Daegu

대구 [tɛ̝.ɡu]

Daegu is a city of 2.5 million residents and is the largest inland city of South Korea. It is located in within a mountain range, in the southeast of the country. There are many Buddhist temples in and around the city. Daegu has a focus on the fashion and high-tech industries. In nearby Gumi there are many PCB and electronics factories. The climate in Daegu is also ideal for producing high-quality apples.

Busan

부산 [pusʰa̠n]

Busan is a bustling city on the southern coast. It is the second-largest city in South Korea, with the sixth-largest port in the world. The city is a centre for marine science and R&D. It also has the largest beach in South Korea and hosts a large variety of festivals.

Ulsan

울산 [uɭ.s͈an]

Ulsan is the industrial city of South Korea, it has the largest automobile assembly plant in the world and also the largest shipyard. The city prides itself as a global energy hub and an eco-city, by building parks and investing greatly in renewable energy.

Jeju Island

제주도 [tɕe̞.dzudo]

Jeju island is a volcanic island that is a natural World Heritage Site and is mainly focused on tourism. There are still people that practice traditional diving to collect seashells. During the study tour, we will visit and explore cultural importance sites on Jeju island.

Daejeon

대전 [tɛd͡ʑʌ̹n]

Daejeon is part of the administration hub of South Korea and is home to many universities, including the best technical university in South Korea, the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Kaist). The city is also home to many research institutes from the government and global companies.