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| Foreign students are living in Jeonju's Hanok Village for a month as part of a goodwill campaign. Korea Times file. |
By Dong Sun-hwa
Nine foreign students at Chonbuk National University will enjoy a month's stay at Hanok Village in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, where traditional Korean-style houses are preserved, as part of a promotional campaign.
The first two ― from Kyrgyzstan and Palestine ― began their stay Tuesday, according to Jeonju city. They are set to leave on Feb. 14, when other students will replace them.
During their stay, the students will experience the traditional culture of Jeonju, a city that is famous for its historic features, and visit major tourist attractions.
They will recount their experiences on social media using English and their mother tongues to let foreigners know of the city's charm.
"I came to Jeonju as I have been interested in Korea and fond of Korean culture," the Kyrgyzstan student said. "I applied to this program to let many people learn about Jeonju's beauty."
