Korean Literature Translation Institute and Sungshin Women's University Sign Business Agreement
'Collaboration for Overseas Distribution of Korean Literature'

President Lee Seong-geun of Sungshin Women's University (left) and Kwak Hyo-hwan, President of the Korea Literature Translation Institute

President Lee Seong-geun of Sungshin Women's University (left) and Kwak Hyo-hwan, President of the Korea Literature Translation Institute

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[Asia Economy Reporter Seomideum] The Literature Translation Institute of Korea under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Sungshin Women's University have signed a memorandum of understanding to "expand the overseas distribution of Korean literature and enhance education in related fields." The signing ceremony took place on the 28th of last month at Sungshin Women's University Sujeong Campus (located in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul).


Through this agreement, both institutions plan to cooperate mainly in ▲training professional translators specialized in Korean literature and cultural content ▲personnel exchange such as student field training ▲international exchange projects and promotion ▲industry-academia joint research and development.


Lee Seong-geun, President of Sungshin Women's University, said, "I am pleased to start this meaningful partnership with the Literature Translation Institute of Korea to globally promote Korea's diverse cultural content," and added, "I hope that through this opportunity, both institutions can create synergy in promoting Korean culture internationally by utilizing the professional infrastructure they possess."



Gwak Hyo-hwan, President of the Literature Translation Institute of Korea, stated, "Since 2008, the Translation Academy has trained over 1,200 professional translators of Korean literature. Sungshin Women's University is also leading future-oriented education by fostering scientific and technological talent, making this agreement even more meaningful," and expressed his aspiration, "Through cooperation between the two institutions, we will further strengthen the educational capabilities of the Translation Academy and continuously produce excellent translators, taking the lead in expanding the New Korean Wave."


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