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Students of Maqsut Narikbayev University explored the culinary traditions of the Republic of Korea during a thematic masterclass held at the university.
The event, “Discovering Korea: Knowledge, Culture and Cuisine,” was organised in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Kazakhstan and the KOICA Alumni Association in Kazakhstan. The programme featured cultural exchange, professional networking and an interactive cooking masterclass on preparing gimbap and kimchi. Participants had the opportunity to learn more about Korean culinary traditions and taste the traditional dishes they had prepared.
“In Korea, there is a special tradition called kimjang, when families and neighbours gather to make kimchi and share it with one another. I believe this is something our nations have in common: in both Korea and Kazakhstan, food is not just nourishment, but also a way of expressing care, hospitality and warmth. I am confident that meetings like this help strengthen the friendship between our countries,” said Shin Gyu-ho, Counsellor at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Kazakhstan.
The event provided a platform for intercultural dialogue, the exchange of professional experience and stronger connections between students and members of the Korean community.
Earlier, MNU also hosted a guest lecture by the new Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Kazakhstan, Jeong Ki-hon.
