Korean Embassy gifts textbooks

By A Staff Reporter, Kathmandu, May 19: The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal recently organised a Korean language textbook handover ceremony at the South Korean Embassy in Kathmandu, highlighting the growing interest in high school education across Nepal.

The textbooks were handed over under the Korean Language Promotion Programme, launched by the King Sejong Foundation in 2012, to promote global understanding of the Korean language through literature. 

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal handed over 600 basic Korean Language books for around 15 high schools' grade 9 to 12 students in Nepal. 

Gambhir Gurung, principal of Future English High School, Rupandehi and Park Tae-young, Ambassador of South Korea to Nepal, as well as the Embassy diplomats, attended the programme.

Speaking at the event, Ambassador Park said that the Embassy has been actively organising various programmes to promote Korean language exchanges between Nepal and Korea. 

He noted that continued cooperation would further strengthen bilateral ties and elevate relations between the two nations to new heights.

The Korean Embassy in Nepal conducts a survey to assess the demand for Korean language textbooks in high school-level education centres that offer Korean language as an optional subject. 

Ambassador Park praised King Sezong institution as a key step to strengthen Korea-Nepal ties in terms of education, employment and entrepreneurship. Principal Gurung thanked the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for their huge support of basic Korean books to high school students in Nepal. 

He quoted that it will help students to learn about the Korean language and enhance bilateral relations.

Ambassador Park congratulated the SEE first batch of 28 students from Future Light English High School and highlighted that these books are bridges of knowledge that allow students to explore the rich tapestry of Korea, understand the perspectives and inspire new ideas and innovations in Nepal.