When Korean students presented their ideas at United Nations Headquarters in New York, they reached a defining milestone in a journey toward global citizenship. Their journey began in Incheon, where ten students selected through the East Asia Global Education Institute (IEGI) of the Incheon Metropolitan City Office of Education joined the IVECA–IEGI Student-Led Global Exchange Academy (iSGEA). From May through July 2026, the students exchanged perspectives on global challenge

A bus stop designed to stay cool without an air conditioner. A ferry schedule sent by text message to islands without internet access. A license required before submitting AI-assisted homework. None of these came from a government lab or a startup, but from students working in small groups and presenting across five IVECA Live Classes this semester built around a single prompt: Solving Modern Challenges. Students from China, Indonesia, Korea, and Singapore each examined an is

When young people from different communities come together with curiosity, purpose, and a shared vision for a better future, meaningful change begins. The IVECA Student-led Global Exchange Academy (iSGEA) created a unique space for students from high schools across Incheon Metropolitan City, Republic of Korea, and Shenzhen, China, to connect beyond borders and learn from one another through the shared language of global citizenship and the United Nations Sustainable Developme

In today’s interconnected world, challenges such as climate change, technological transformation, and social inequality extend far beyond national borders, requiring collaboration, innovation, and global understanding. As these issues continue to shape communities worldwide, education must empower young people not only to understand global challenges but also to actively contribute to sustainable and responsible solutions. With this vision in mind, IVECA, in partnership with

Across time and borders, communities have faced disruption, scarcity, and change, yet they have continued to adapt through cooperation and ingenuity. Today, those challenges are more tightly linked than ever, as economies, environments, and societies connect across countries. IVECA’s 2026 Spring Semester program responds to this reality by creating a learning environment in which students engage with these complexities through shared inquiry, international collaboration, and