Myongji University hosts drug prevention campaign for international students

Myongji University hosted a drug prevention campaign for its international students on June 25, the day before World Anti-Drug Day. The event, held at the International Hall on the Humanities campus, was organized by the university's student-led drug prevention group, 'Courageous Step Echo.' The primary goal was to ensure foreign students understand South Korean drug laws and the dangers associated with drug misuse.

The campaign specifically focused on bridging the information gap caused by language and cultural differences, providing practical prevention advice for a safe study abroad experience. Members of 'Courageous Step Echo' visited international students' classrooms, distributing multilingual pamphlets detailing the risks of narcotics, prevention guidelines, and proper medication use. To make the information more accessible and engaging, they also utilized mascot costumes for a more relatable interaction.

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It is most important to provide accurate information because foreign students have different legal standards and social perceptions regarding drugs by country.

This initiative is part of a broader effort supported by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety and the Korean Council for University Education through their '2026 University and International Student Drug Prevention Education Operation Support Project.' The 'Courageous Step Echo' group, comprised of 15 Myongji University students, was formed with the hope that courage to refuse drugs would resonate throughout society.

Choi Soo-min, the group's president and a student of Chinese Language and Literature, highlighted the importance of accurate information for international students due to varying legal standards and social perceptions of drugs across different countries. She expressed hope that the campaign would contribute to the students' safe and healthy university lives and pledged continued prevention activities. Myongji University plans to sustain its drug prevention education and awareness efforts for both domestic and international students to foster a secure campus environment.

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We hope this campaign helps international students have a safe and healthy university life, and we will continue to carry out prevention activities.