Cambodia activities of students affiliated with LeadersTimes

In June 2025, the LeadersTimes press group visited rural parts of Cambodia with aid and resources. We went there to help the students who live in impoverished circumstances. Even some of them did not have a phone, so we brought some phones that were no longer in use but still working. Furthermore, we provided some money to give away to them. Arriving in Cambodia, it was shocking how different life was here, as there usually are lots of buildings near the airport, but there was only grass, mountains, and some little houses. I felt I had to help the students in reaching their goals.

When we went to the church to provide support, the locals and kids prepared lots of dance for us to welcome us. We also prepared several Korean traditional games and books, which are written in both Korean and Cambodian. After dancing together and learning the traditional dances, we gave them a book named ‘nombanjjog’ to read together. Afterwards, we played ‘Yutnori,’ which is a traditional Korean game. After playing a game and learning the rules, the children became excited to compete and play with us. We also prepared origami to make a ‘Takji’ and play with them. Finally, we played ‘Jegichagi’ with them, a Korean traditional kick-up game. It was really hard for us, but they easily caught on. After spending time and playing together, we gave them phones, money, and resources before moving on to the next location.

When we arrived at the second place, they welcomed us with the same dance, and we prayed and sang together. I went to play ‘Jegichagi’ with kids, but almost no one played it this time. Instead, they enjoyed drawing and playing with confetti. So I just keep making ‘Takji’ and more origami. Finally, at the last place, there were many more people than in the previous place, yet there was not much more room. Once again, they danced and welcomed us, and we played traditional games and bonded with the children.

I knew that Cambodia does not live as well as other countries, but seeing the situation firsthand helped us realize how significant our support really was. This experience was one of the most impressive things, to be able to help someone who lives far away in another country and support their educational journey.

Woohyun Kim 기자 woohyun.kim@lcaeagesnation.org 이 기자의 다른 기사 보기