Cyber University of Foreign Studies Holds Online Student Exchange with Japan's Tohoku Bunkyo University

The Japanese Language Department of Cyber University of Foreign Studies (CUFS) in South Korea recently hosted an online student exchange event with Japan's Tohoku Bunkyo University. Titled the 'JK-BC Student Exchange Meeting,' the program aimed to foster mutual understanding of language and culture between students from both nations.

The virtual meeting, held on May 30th and lasting approximately 90 minutes, included participation from students and faculty from both universities. The session featured presentations followed by question-and-answer periods, allowing for in-depth discussion and clarification.

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This exchange meeting was a meaningful occasion where Korean and Japanese students could directly share each other's languages and cultures, fostering an understanding of the commonalities and differences between the two countries.

Students from Tohoku Bunkyo University initiated the presentations, sharing insights into recent trends in Japanese popular culture, the cultural landscape of the younger generation in Japan, and notable cultural differences between Japan and Korea. Their presentations provided CUFS students with a broader perspective on various cultural phenomena in Japan, enriching their Japanese language studies and cultural comprehension.

Following this, CUFS Japanese Language Department students presented on current cultural trends in South Korea and contemporary Korean expressions. They captured the interest of their Japanese counterparts by introducing the pop-up store culture in Seoul's Seongsu-dong and new slang terms appearing in Korean media. Utilizing real-life examples and video materials, they offered a vivid portrayal of Korean society and language culture. The presentations were followed by active Q&A sessions, further deepening the students' understanding of each other's languages and cultures. Both Korean and Japanese participants shared practical examples of cultural practices and language use, which are often not found in textbooks, thereby enhancing their international communication skills.

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We plan to continue preparing various programs that can cultivate students' global competencies and international sense through ongoing exchanges with Tohoku Bunkyo University.