Silla University, Finale of Hallyu Promotion Training for University Students from Developing Countries

KOICA-Supported 'Korean Language and Culture Expert Training Program' Completion Ceremony Held

Completion ceremony of the Korean Language and Culture Expert Training Course held at Silla University.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Silla University held a completion ceremony for the "Korean Language and Culture Expert Training Course" on the afternoon of the 12th at 5 p.m. in the main conference room of the university headquarters building, attended by Director of International Exchange Jeong Haeyong, faculty members in charge, and 10 mentor students.

Silla University concluded the "Korean Language and Culture Expert Training Course (Intermediate)" program, part of the "Global Training Project" operated with support from KOICA (Korea International Cooperation Agency).

Originally planned as an invitation training, this program was converted to online training due to the COVID-19 situation.

Seventeen Korean language major university students and teachers from 14 countries including C?te d'Ivoire, Indonesia, Jordan, and Costa Rica participated.

From September 14, Silla University conducted Korean language classes and various lectures related to Korean culture for 60 days using the Zoom video conferencing platform.

Through real-time discussions, questions, and quizzes about Korea’s regional culture and tourist attractions, the trainees’ understanding of Korean culture was enhanced.

The "Global Training Project" led by KOICA is a human resource development (HRD) initiative aimed at nurturing talents who will drive the economic and social development of developing countries.

Silla University formed a mentor group of 10 students to support the trainees in improving their understanding of Korean language and culture.

The mentor group conducted preliminary research on the trainees’ countries and created action plans together, facilitating social activities through SNS, surprise quizzes, and various programs such as a chopsticks contest for Chuseok, helping trainees better understand Korean culture.

On the day of the completion ceremony at 3 p.m., the trainees presented the action plans they had prepared. The presentation was held under the theme "At the Eastern Edge of Asia, Korea is Our Friend."

Through videos they produced themselves, the trainees proposed various activity plans including ▲ spreading Korean culture through SNS activities ▲ organizing Korean language and culture clubs ▲ volunteering for Korean language education.

The trainees expressed great satisfaction with Silla University’s online education system experienced during the training and also suggested introducing it to their home countries to improve the quality of online education.

This year, besides the "Korean Language and Culture Expert Training Course (Intermediate)" program which held the completion ceremony, Silla University has operated four KOICA-led global training projects including "Understanding Korean Language and Culture (Entry-level for Public Officials)," "Nigeria Security Capacity Enhancement," and "Philippines Higher Education Capacity Enhancement."

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