Dongseo University was selected for the 2019 International Youth Leader Exchange Support Project.

The program is sponsored by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family and the Korea Youth Work Agency; it is designed to enhance global competence by supporting exchanges between international University students, as well as to improve understanding of Korean culture, history, and industry among foreign students.

Fifteen Universities, including Dongseo University, Konkuk University Glocal Campus, Chungnam National University, and Hanguk Lniversity of Foreign Studies were selected for this year's program.

Dongseo University ran its 2019 International Youth Leader Exchange Support Project from September 19 to October 10 under the theme of "Asian Hub Busan, Dreams of Global Youth."

A total of 102 DSU students took part in the program, of whom 42 were Korean students and 60 were international students.

They created projects such as "Experiencing the Ecosystem of the High-Tech Industrial Complex and Busan Smart Technology Start-Up in the Era of the 4th Industrial Revolution", "Design and Creative Thinking Learning", "Win-win and Development Through Community Linkage", and "Talking about Busan Movie".

Project presentations were given on October 10, and "Sasang Restoration" was awarded the Grand Prize of one million won, while "Trident, Tradition & Identity" and "Urban Renaissance-World Around the Corner" were each awarded Excellence Awards of 500,000 won.

The presentations were judged by Dean for International Affairs Kenneth Hahn; Vice Dean for International Affairs Kim Jung-sun; and Design Professor Kim Dong-hyeon.

Dean Hahn said, "In the era of the fourth industrial revolution, people with collaboration and communication skills are greatly needed. I am very proud of the students who have participated in various programs and field trips over the past three weeks, engaging in such assessment activities as team-by-team project performances, accommodation history, and cultural experiences. They obtained good project results through collaboration and communication."