Korean Food intensive course concludes in Kathmandu

By Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, Aug. 12: The Korean government concluded first K-Food intensive course, a special programme designed for culinary practitioners to returnee migrants from South Korea. 

This 45-hour course covers various aspects of Korean cuisine from basic techniques to more advanced dishes. 

The course offered an in-depth exploration of traditional Korean culinary practices and care in food preparation, according to a press statement of Embassy of South Korea in Kathmandu.

Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal Park Taeyoung expressed his gratitude to all the practitioners who took part in the course. 

K-Food training held in Kathmandu from August 4 to 11, 2025. It is an 8-day intensive workshop led by Korean chefs and trainers. The training includes 42 hours of practical cooking sessions and three hours of theory classes.

"I also extend special congratulations to the three award recipients for their outstanding performance. My sincere appreciation goes to our two trainers from Korea and to the KOICA: K-HaMi project team for preparing and delivering this meaningful programme," said the Ambassador.

Over the past week, the participants have gained valuable Korean cooking skills using local ingredients and tools, he said. 

He emphasised that this is not the end but a new beginning and expressed hope that the training would serve as a strong foundation for their future success. 

"Running one’s own business will not always be easy. But I encourage all participants to combine the skills and knowledge gained here with their skills developed while working in Korea. I also hope they will take pride in introducing authentic and delicious Korean food to the people of Nepal," he said. 

Their success will not only lead to personal economic success but also contribute to Nepal’s economic growth and job creation, he added.

The Embassy has published a book comprising success stories of 50 migrant returnees -- “You Can Be The Boss” Tapai Pani Malik Bannna Saknuhuncha, to inspire other returnees.

Mooheon Kong, Country Director of KOICA Nepal Office, stressed on the need to strengthening stage wise support system for stable reintegration of Korea Returnee Migrants in Nepal (K-HaMi) to support the returnees from South Korea to reintegrate or resettle in Nepal