A specialized national university has wrapped up a two-week immersive program designed to give foreign exchange students hands-on experience with Korea's traditional craftsmanship, cultural heritage and historic preservation. The K-Heritage Field Study program, which ran from July 2-13, was organized by the K-Heritage International Center under the Korea National University of Heritage (KNUH). Now in its third year, the summer initiative pairs academic lectures with intensive fieldwork across three of the country's major historic hubs: Buyeo, Jeonju and Seoul. To deepen the experience, organizers introduced a joint format this year, pairing eight international exchange students with four Korean peers to foster direct cultural exchange throughout the program. The curriculum was structured around four distinct phases: material, technique, fieldwork and reflection. At KNUH’s main campus and the Buyeo National Museum, participants studied under specialists in traditional ceramics, architecture, clothing and food, and practiced the intricate art of traditional Korean knot-tying. The student