Most Korean students here at CNU are unfamiliar with our foreign students. It is uneasy to become close to each other. However, here are two students who became close friends each other in CNU. Those two students are Smey and Chan-hyeon. Aren’t you curious to know about them? Let’s listen to their story!

  Leap lakraksmey

  junior,

  Dept. of Administration

  Park Chan-hyeon

  senior,

  Dept. of Mechanical Engineering

     1. How Did They Meet?

  They knew each other through the tutoring program for foreign students out of developing enterprise for leading and regional university-supporting Korean Clinic. They first met at a fitness center. They talked to each other about how to enter CNU and how to pursue their dreams while walking through campus.

   2. When Were You Thankful to Each Other?

  Chan-hyeon: Recently, I was depressed because of bad news about my family. Smey was worried and continuously took care of me. I was very thankful for Smey at that time.

  Smey: We met each other to study for the TOPIK twice a week. We are in a similar situation when we look back at the process of solving questions that we answered incorrectly.

    3. Which Culture Is Amazing to Korea, Your Friend’s Country?

  Smey: There are various things that were interesting to me. The first thing is eating Sliced Raw Octopus. The second one is that Koreans used to say “It’s cool” when they are eating hot dishes. And finally, it was surprising to know that Koreans go to the public bath together for bathing.

    4. What Do You Want to Introduce Your Culture?

  Chan-hyeon: It is Jjimjilbang. I came up with a memory that she was curious about Jjimjilbang. I want to introduce public bath culture, but it would be hard to realize because I can’t go with her.

  Smey: I want to introduce the food and culture of Cambodia to Korean friends. It would also be good to introduce the game that I play on Lunar New Year’s Day.

    5. What Do They Mean to Each Other?

  Chan-hyeon: She is very thoughtful and kind to me among foreign friends who I have met before. She also speaks Korean more fluently compared to my other foreign friends.

  Smey: He likes exercise very much and is a handsome guy. He also makes good use of his time. He knows my mind well because he is quick-witted.

By CP reporter

Ha Ye-Ji