Everything Korean At UBD
By Lyna Mohamad

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Korean Language and Culture Week kicked off yesterday at the UBD Chancellor Hall, in conjunction with Korea's National Day celebrations.

Jointly organised by the UBD Language Centre, the Korean Embassy, Brunei-Korea Association of Friendship (BKAF) and UBD International Office, the four-day event was graced by Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Brunei Darussalam Mr Hwang Won-Kun, who on arrival, was greeted by UBD Vice Chancellor Dato Dr Hj Ismail Haji Duraman.

The ceremony began with opening remarks by the Language Centre Acting Director Saidai Ilj Hitam. This was followed by a welcoming speech from Dato Dr Hj Ismail, during which he said, "I am pleased to note that this Korean Language and Culture Week is the result of the tremendous cooperation the Language Centre has received from the Korean Embassy, the Brunei-Korea Association of Friendship and UBD's International Office."

Later, the ambas ador, who was also the guest of honour, officially opened the event.

Among the objectives of the Korean Language and Culture Week are: to introduce Korean language courses coordinated by the Language Centre to the public; to promote the Korean language and cultural activities organised by the centre; to inform the public of the latest functions and activities held by the centre.

The event is also aimed at expanding the functions of UBD, assisting government efforts in fostering closer ties with the Republic of Korea, particularly in the fields of language and culture, and increasing cooperation between UBD, the embassy and BKAF.

Meanwhile, an exhibition has been set up alongside the Korean Language and Culture Week, which displays various Korean cultural activities that visitors can participate in.

Scheduled to run until October 31, the exhibition comprises sections such as `Opening Heaven,' 'Hangeul,' `Colourful Korea,' `Fascinating Korea,' `The Glory of Korea, ‘Amazing Korea' and `Youth in Korea.' -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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