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Eleven �鶹��Ƶ Korea students stepped into a mentorship role this summer at the 2025 Incheon–ASEAN Global Youth Camp. Serving as more than mentors, the students became cultural bridges in a historic international initiative described by organizers as a “first step” toward lasting educational cooperation. 

The camp was organized by the Incheon Metropolitan City Office of Education and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) education offices and was led by �鶹��Ƶ Korea professor and the student team.   

The camp brought together high school students from seven ASEAN nations and seven Incheon high schools for five days of collaborative problem-solving centered on the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Instead of simply visiting landmarks, participants worked in small international teams to learn about specific goals, researched their impact on their home countries, and presented creative, practical solutions. 

Supporting them at every stage were the �鶹��Ƶ Korea student mentors: Yibin Cho, Kippeum Joy Choi, Jungbin Eom, Jisu Kim, Minsoo Kim, Hyeyeon Kweon, Chaeyoung Moon, Jessmine Huynh Nguyen, Jinuk Seo, Hojae Song, and Jinhyeop Pyo.  

The success of the camp lay in its balance of structured learning and student-led collaboration. The �鶹��Ƶ Korea mentors guided discussions, facilitated group work, and ensured that every participant was heard. They also prepared key materials in advance, including a bilingual workbook that helped bridge cultural and linguistic gaps. The result was a space where students could genuinely learn from one another, rather than simply observe. 

Moon also documented the camp in photos and video, and later contributed to producing that captured both the learning and the friendships formed during the week.  

Officials from both Korea and ASEAN praised the George �鶹��Ƶ mentors for their adaptability and empathy. Organizers also noted that the mentors created an environment where every participant felt heard and respected, a factor they said made the camp truly meaningful. 

“This is not just about cultural awareness,” Cho said. “It is about giving young people the confidence and skills to engage with the world, and our �鶹��Ƶ Korea students helped make that happen.”