"Learning Through Experience"... Gyeonggi-do Revamps "Korean Language, History, and Culture Education for USFK"

Preference for US Military Personnel Considered... Introduction of Interesting and Beneficial Programs
Aiming to Enhance Understanding of Korean Culture and Prevent Conflicts with Local Communities
Learning Traditional Korean Music, Tea Ceremony Culture, Taekwondo Beyond the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) Regulations

USFK soldiers are experiencing traditional musical instruments (Janggu). [Gyeonggi-do]

[Asia Economy Reporter La Young-cheol] Gyeonggi Province announced on the 20th that "starting from October this year, the Korean language, history, and culture education program for U.S. Forces Korea will be reorganized and implemented in person in accordance with the government's social distancing easing measures."

According to the province, the program has been enriched with various new experience-centered activities considering the preferences of U.S. military personnel.

The program includes Korean language and Korean history education, Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) regulations and accident prevention education, field trips, traditional Korean music (gugak), folk games, tea ceremony culture experiences, and Taekwondo lessons.

The project executing organization (private subsidy operator) was selected through an open competition, choosing 'Heo Ji-hye Company,' a social enterprise specializing in traditional music education and performing arts, and the program will be conducted about 20 times from this month through December.

This project aims to provide education on Korean language and history to U.S. Forces Korea stationed in Gyeonggi Province, enhancing their understanding of Korean culture and preventing conflicts with the local community.

In Chi-kwon, Gyeonggi Province's Military-Civilian Cooperation Officer, stated, "Since about 80% of U.S. Forces Korea are stationed in the province, Gyeonggi Province will actively work to promote goodwill between the U.S. military and the local community," adding, "We will do our best to improve the U.S. military's understanding of Korean culture, prevent crime, and help them adapt to the local community through the new program."

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