Korea University’s International Summer Campus (ISC) has grown into one of Asia’s premier international summer programs since its inception in 2004. The university now aims to transform the short-term summer program into a global platform for long-term academic engagement through degree programs, graduate studies or collaborative research. The university said the ISC’s strength lies in going beyond traditional academic programs and providing international students with firsthand exposure to Korean culture. The combination of K-study and K-culture is a key factor in establishing the ISC as a global gateway to academic and cultural experiences in Korea. This year’s ISC was launched on June 27, attracting more than 2,000 students from around 400 universities in some 50 countries for four-week and six-week programs. Opportunities for K-study, K-culture Victoria Crooks, one of the international students participating in the 2026 ISC, pointed to cultural experience as one of the most enjoyable programs. “The cultural activity that I enjoyed most through Korea University so far was visit