KATHMANDU, Nov 10: The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal hosted a Korean Food Festival on Saturday at the Ambassador's residence in Kathmandu. Nepali returnees from Korea and Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) alumni participated to share their memories of Korea through Korean food.
Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal Taeyoung Park delivered congratulatory remarks and highlighted the event as a meaningful opportunity for returnee workers and GKS alumni to share Korean food and unforgettable memories of Korea with their families and friends, the embassy said in a statement.
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Ambassador Taeyoung expressed his gratitude to the participants, noting the growing influence of Korean culture in Nepal through K-pop, K-dramas, and K-food. He emphasized strengthening cultural ties between Korea and Nepal and said the event aims to give returnees an opportunity to relive their time in Korea and share Korean food culture with loved ones in Nepal.
The event is part of the Korean government’s ongoing reintegration program for returnee workers, following the K-Food Entrepreneurship Training Program organized in Kathmandu in August this year. The Korean government has pledged continued support for building a sustainable start-up ecosystem for Nepali youth, aiming to create jobs and strengthen Nepal’s economy, the embassy said.
