South Korean student Hwangbo Ye-jin joined an exchange program at a Xi'an university in August 2025, highlighting enduring cultural ties between Xi'an and Korea's ancient capital, Gyeongju.

South Korean student Hwangbo Ye-jin, 23, joined an exchange program at Northwestern Polytechnical University in Xi'an in August 2025, drawn by the city’s blend of ancient heritage and modern life. Her visit reflects longstanding cultural ties between Xi'an and Gyeongju, the ancient capital of Korea’s Silla Kingdom, which flourished during China’s Tang Dynasty over 1,300 years ago. Scholars highlight enduring exchanges in art, religion, and governance between the two regions. Today, Xi'an’s preserved historical sites, like Xingjiao Temple, continue to symbolize this deep-rooted connection, supporting ongoing academic and cultural collaboration between East Asian nations.