Gwangju University International Students Showcase Their Refined Korean Language Skills

International Student Korean Language Competition Held

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] International students at Gwangju University (President Kim Dongjin) showcased the Korean language skills they have honed over time.

The International Cooperation Office of Gwangju University announced on the 4th that it held the ‘2022 First Semester Korean Language Training Course Completion Ceremony and Korean Language Competition’ on the 3rd.

About 100 international students from countries such as Mongolia, Vietnam, Laos, China, and Uzbekistan participated in this competition, which was conducted in a Golden Bell format.

The competition questions covered Korean language, Korean culture, history, and general knowledge.

The first-place winner of the Korean Language Competition was Hong Timisin (Vietnam). Second place went to Kim Wia Patsadawong (Laos), and third place was awarded to Pham Thi Phuong Tan (Vietnam).

On the same day, the International Cooperation Office of Gwangju University held a completion ceremony for the Korean language training course and presented model student awards to 11 international students, including Sergelen Munkhkhuslen (Mongolia), who were recognized for their active class participation, diligence, and volunteer spirit.

Student Sergelen Munkhkhuslen said, “While studying Korean, I spent happy and enjoyable times with good friends and excellent professors,” adding, “I will devote myself even more to my studies to widely promote the school and Korea.”

Jeon Jeonghwan, head of the International Cooperation Office at Gwangju University, said, “I give great applause to the students who did their best to learn Korean language and culture in an unfamiliar environment,” and added, “We will actively support students so they can continue their studies in better environments.”

Meanwhile, Gwangju University, selected as a university certified for internationalization competency by the Ministry of Education, operates various programs every year such as Korean language competitions, cultural explorations, and special lectures on employment to promote the excellence of Hangul and help international students adapt to Korean culture.

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