Program Name

• PKNU-YES(Youth Exchange with Southeast Asia)

Purpose of the Program

• To cultivate PKNU graduates with the competencies required for employment and entrepreneurship in ASEAN countries.
• To recruit ASEAN graduate students for systematic training of experts on Korea.

Features of the Program

• Training regional experts through exchanges between Korea and partner countries.
• Operating integrated learning and experience-based programs, including:
  • Local language learning programs
  • Cultural experience activities
  • Mentor-mentee programs based on student clubs
  • Visits to companies and industrial facilities
  • International development cooperation programs

Participating Universities

Program Overview

• We nurture talents in tourism, trade, and international development cooperation based on the languages and cultures of Korea and ASEAN. The AIMS Program at Pukyong National University aims to develop professionals equipped with the skills for employment and entrepreneurship in ASEAN countries while also fostering ASEAN graduate students to systematically train experts on Korea.
• Korean language acquisition programs (e.g., seasonal semester Korean language courses)
• Cultural exchange through the Buddy Program and club activities
• Exchange activities with the ASEAN Culture House and local immigrant communities in Busan
• Field practice in development cooperation and visits to local companies in Busan
• Advanced local language learning based on preliminary studies in Korea
• Cultural exchange with local students through programs such as the Buddy Program
• Internships at local companies and international NGOs
• Market research and exploration of employment and entrepreneurship opportunities with local businesses

List of English Courses for Invited Students

• The Division of International Area Studies offers various courses in English, including:

Details of Cultural Experiences and Field Trips

• Participation in cultural exchange programs with the ASEAN Culture House and the ASEAN-Korea Centre.
• Visits to traditional cultural sites in Korea, such as Gyeongju, Andong, Gangneung, and Jeonju.
• Exploration of multicultural communities in Busan.
• Unique marine tourism experiences in Busan.
• Korean pottery painting experiences.
• Hosting Korea-ASEAN cooking competitions.
• Historical tours of Busan.
• ※ These subjects on the list are only examples offered in current school schedules.

Student Exchange Overview (As of August 2024)

• Total number of exchanged students: 77 (outbound 49, inbound 28)