Students at UNIST brought low-carbon behaviours into their Chuseok celebrations this September, connecting sustainable travel with one of Korea's most important traditional holidays. and traditions into opportunities for everyday climate action.

Held on September 22, 2026 UNIST REBOOT 2: The Chuseok Green Bridge Project brought together more than 80 Korean and international students for activities combining sustainable choices with the spirit of the holiday. The event was organized by the Graduate School of Carbon Neutrality in collaboration with the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering.

The program builds on the first UNIST REBOOT campaign held in June, when more than 180 students took part in a five-day sustainability challenge and 87 completed all missions to become Net-Zero Masters. While the first campaign focused broadly on changing carbon-intensive habits, REBOOT 2 brought the concept into the Chuseok holiday period.

Students were encouraged to document low-carbon choices, including the use of public transportation for holiday travel, and share their Chuseok wishes through an interactive sticker board. Participants also received holiday snack kits, while selected wish-board entries earned gifts intended for students to share with their parents.

International students joined the activities alongside their Korean peers, adding a cross-cultural dimension to a program rooted in one of Korea's major holidays.

“This second REBOOT project brought our two academic units together and was made possible by the enthusiastic participation of our students,” said Dong Suk Kim, Dean of the Graduate School of Carbon Neutrality. “We will continue to develop campus programs that reflect student ideas while making sustainability both meaningful and engaging.”