On May 9, the school hosted the '2026 Global Science Festival KISY' across its campus. The event garnered significant attention as an international educational platform that integrates science, culture, and industry, receiving enthusiastic responses from students, parents, and business representatives.
Notably, the festival was characterized as a 'student-led experiential event,' where students actively participated in planning and operations. They designed and managed 13 science experience booths in physics, chemistry, and life sciences, explaining and demonstrating scientific principles to visitors.
The festival showcased a global perspective typical of an international school. The playground and gym featured experience zones for advanced Chinese ICT technologies, including drones, robots, unmanned fire trucks, and thermal cameras. Huawei's corporate exhibition and various future industry content attracted students' attention.
AgriTech Global Danford, led by Chairman Kim Jeong-gu, presented the most eye-catching booth, attracting considerable interest from students and parents. The exhibition content, which integrated life sciences and future industries, was praised for enhancing the event's atmosphere.
The K-Culture zone also emerged as a popular area at the festival. Activities included hanbok experiences, K-beauty, diary decorating, and tarot card readings, along with an oral examination program from a leading Korean dental implant clinic, drawing many students and parents.
The event was attended by key figures from Korea and China, including Ryu Chang-soo, Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Qingdao, Chai Jianwei, Deputy Director of Laishan District in Yantai, Kim Jeong-gu, Chairman of Yantai Korean International School, Kim Jeong-ho, President of the Yantai Korean Chamber of Commerce, and Gong Dimun, Deputy Director of the Sino-Korean Industrial Technology Research Institute, adding significance to the international exchange educational festival.
Principal Lee Nak-jong stated, "This festival was a process where students went beyond simply learning science to explaining and connecting concepts themselves. I hope this event, involving Korean and Chinese businesses, inspires students to dream bigger and broaden their horizons toward the world."
Vice Principal Ji Eun-gyeong, who oversaw the event, remarked, "It was impressive to see students at the center of operations, solving problems and collaborating. This event confirmed the potential for the school to establish itself as an international educational platform connected to the local community."
Student Council President Kim Chae-eun added, "Preparing the booths taught us the importance of collaboration and communication. It was a special time to experience the diverse cultures and technologies of Korea and China in one place."
Looking ahead, Yantai Korean International School plans to further expand its student-led integrated education and corporate collaboration models to foster global future talent.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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