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A mega city and the largest metropolis in the Korean peninsula, Seoul is the capital of South Korea. Seoul has a population of more than 10 million, almost half of the whole country demographics. The city is South Korea’s seat of economic, political, and cultural power. The city’s origins can... read more
A mega city and the largest metropolis in the Korean peninsula, Seoul is the capital of South Korea. Seoul has a population of more than 10 million, almost half of the whole country demographics. The city is South Korea’s seat of economic, political, and cultural power. The city’s origins can be traced to over 2,000 years ago when in 18 BC one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea established Seoul as the capital until the Joseon Dynasty and the Korean Empire. The UNESCO World Heritage Sites includes four areas in Seoul – Changdeokgung, Hwaseong Fortress, Jongmyo Shrine, and the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty. Present-day Seoul is one of the world’s leading cities and included in the 10 global cities of the Global Cities Index 2010. The city was hailed as the 6th most established economy in the world by Forbes Magazine in 2008.
Historical and modern architecture forms the city’s cultural landmarks such as the Five Grand Palaces of the Joseon Dynasty, the National Folk Museum of Korea, shopping centers in Namdaemun Market and Dongdaemun Market, the N Seoul Tower, the Tower Palace, the Korea Finance Building, and the Seoul World Cup Stadium. Prestigious universities are also located in Seoul such as the Seoul National University, Korea University, and Yonsei University. The Korean Ministry of Education is emphasizing its goal towards development in higher education through the “National Project toward Building World Class Universities” which also aims to improve international rankings of Korean universities.
Study abroaders have their say through RateMyStudyAbroad.com. One student writes, “It was an awesome cultural experience.” (Ajou International Summer School) Moreover, another study abroad student from the same program in Seoul states, “I got countless memorable experiences including social as well as cultural and historical experiences.” read less
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You can study abroad for a summer, semester, or year with Globalinks Learning Abroad, formerly known as AustraLearn. Your study abroad experience is a... read more
Yonsei University, established in 1885, is the oldest university in Korea. It is situated on a large, quiet, well-wooded campus in the heart of Seoul.... read more
Our exchange affiliation with Yonsei University enables students to study in the heart of Seoul, South Korea. It is intended for U.S. students interes... read more
Seoul is both the largest city and capital of South Korea. It enjoys a central location within East Asia with China on its west and Japan to its east.... read more
Korean culture and language study in the South Korean capital read more
The Sogang International Summer College (SISC) put emphasize on the cultural programs.
Intercultural Festival: Intercultural Festival is the highl... read more
The Korea program offers courses that introduce you to the business, politics, economics, philosophy, religion and language of Korea. Downtown Seoul i... read more
Various multidisciplinary Asian Studies Courses like Korean arts, business, economics, history, media studies, law, politics, religion, sociology, and... read more
4 courses in Korean Studies at undergraduate level: An Introduction to Korean Society & Literature, Cultural and Social History of Korea, Themes & Fo... read more
All courses are taught in English, and are designed to help students develop their own framework for analyzing complex global affairs, which affect th... read more
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