Pukyong National University Holds International Human Rights and Culture Exchange Meeting

A Platform for Cultural Exchange
Between International and Domestic Students

The Human Rights Center at Pukyong National University (Director: Ham Hyehyun) held the 'International Human Rights and Culture Exchange Meeting' on August 1 at the Dongwon Academy Hall on the first floor of the Dongwon Jangbo Hall.

International Human Rights Culture Exchange Association. Provided by Pukyong National University

This event was organized to promote various human rights agendas on campus and to enhance understanding of cultural differences and human rights sensitivity between international and domestic students.

On this day, eight international students and ten domestic students from Pukyong National University participated and shared their experiences and cases of conflict on the theme of 'Human Rights in Cultural Differences.' The topics included: the concept of time, drinking culture, senior-junior relationships and hierarchical order, communication styles with professors, questions about personal matters and respect for privacy, social perceptions of appearance, dating and respect for personal space, standards of hygiene and cleanliness, sensitivity to noise, expression of opinions on political and social issues, differences in gender perceptions, and freedom of expression.

The participants agreed that respecting differences and embracing diverse perspectives are essential to fostering human rights sensitivity. Some also expressed the view that this event could contribute to creating a global campus culture that reduces misunderstandings and conflicts.

Ham Hyehyun, Director of the Human Rights Center at Pukyong National University, said, "This exchange meeting was a valuable opportunity to view cultural differences not as sources of conflict, but as opportunities for understanding. We will continue to expand sustainable human rights education and exchange programs that bring together both domestic and international students."