KOREA BECOMES MEMBER OF THE
The Republic of Korea 2014 non
Security Council. The country was also chosen to host the secretariat of the Green Climate Fund. Korea’s election to the Security Council marks the second time, following
Myung
actively involve in getting the world prepared for climate change
26 NEW STUDENTS ENROLL IN KOREAN LANGUAGE CLASS AT 18
KOREAN NATIONAL DAY RECEPTION
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OF THE EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
World Trade Center, 7A Floor 36 Dragan Tsankov Blvd Email: koreanembassy
Web: http://bgr.mofat.go.kr
Facebook: Korean Embassy in Bulgaria
Sep-Oct 2012
THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL AND HOSTS GREEN CLIMATE FUND
The Republic of Korea was elected as 2013- 2014 non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. The country was also chosen to host the secretariat of the Green Climate Fund. Korea’s election to the UN Security Council marks the second time, following the 1996-97 term. President Lee -bak expressed that Korea will ly involve in getting the world prepared for climate change.
26 NEW STUDENTS ENROLL IN KOREAN LANGUAGE CLASS AT 18
THHIGHSCHOOL IN SOFIA
The 18th highschool “William Gladstone”
Korean as a first language to 24 students in
pupils enrolled in the Korean class in September 2012. Being the first highschool in Europe to establish regular
Korean language, “William Gladstone” will provide Korean studies for five years with the goal
least 4th level of the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) point of graduation. The Embassy of Republic of Korea the Korean Foundation, is providing Korean textbooks
RECEPTION
On 3rd of October the Embassy of
a reception at the Korean Ambassador’s residence celebrate the foundation of the first state of Korean nation.
Ambassador Dr. Chun Beeho, Ambassador of Korea, highlighted the strong ties between Korea and expressed commitment
development. Guests enjoyed traditional Korean food music performed by the fabulous violinist maestro Angel Stankov and his “Sofia Quartet”.
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OF THE EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
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http://bgr.mofat.go.kr
Facebook: Korean Embassy in Bulgaria
GREEN CLIMATE FUND
HIGHSCHOOL IN SOFIA
“William Gladstone” started teaching to 24 students in 2011, and new 26 pupils enrolled in the Korean class in September 2012. Being in Europe to establish regular class of , “William Gladstone” will provide Korean the goal of students achieving at level of the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) at the he Embassy of Republic of Korea, through
ding Korean textbooks.
of October the Embassy of the Republic of Korea held a reception at the Korean Ambassador’s residence to celebrate the foundation of the first state of Korean nation.
Ambassador of the Republic of the strong ties between Bulgaria and commitment for their further dynamic uests enjoyed traditional Korean food and performed by the fabulous violinist maestro Angel
OF THE EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
, Bulgaria; +359-2-971-2181
LAUNCH OF KOREAN LANGUAGE COURSE AT
On October 18 The Korean Embassy organized a Han Hadji Nikoli in Veliko Tarnovo to celebrate the Methodius University. In a meeting with
discussed the possibility of future establishment of Korean Studies newly introduced Korean classes –
delivered a lecture presenting the bilateral relations and the impact of Union.
with Deputy Mayor of Veliko Tarnovo, Mr.
Karabadjakov and Prof. Legkostup, Rector of the University
KOREAN BUSINESS DELEGATIONS
KANGNAM STYLE
This fall’s
Pop phenomenon video
copycat dance videos. Even UN Secretary General how to dance the special horse
popular
Style is not only about this comical dance moves but the song is a satire about materialist obsession
Gangnam distr
status, the most valuable
LAUNCH OF KOREAN LANGUAGE COURSE AT VELIKO TARNOVO UNIVERSI
organized a Night of Korean Culture and Cuisine
to celebrate the launch of selective course in Korean language at St Cyril and St eting with Prof. Legkostup, Rector of the University
the possibility of future establishment of Korean Studies Department. There is a
a total of 31 enthusiasts enrolled. At the university Ambassador Chun the bilateral relations and the impact of the FTA between Korea and European
with Deputy Mayor of Veliko Tarnovo, Mr.
Prof. Legkostup, Rector of the
Korean chef preparing kimbap
KOREAN BUSINESS DELEGATIONS IN BULGARIA
The Sofia-based Korean Trade Investment Promotion Agency
activities in October, 2012. On 18 companies from the city of
in search for business partners in the industry. Another event
industry delegation, drew the attention of the biggest Bulgarian companies working in th
waste water management. Companies consid various joint projects, including building of water treatment plants benefiting from the EU funding available for the sector
KANGNAM STYLE
This fall’s world biggest musical earworm belongs to
Pop phenomenon - PSY. His song Gangnam Style became extremely popular, the video breaking a youtube record for liking. It spawned numerous parodies and copycat dance videos. Even UN Secretary General Mr.
how to dance the special horse-riding step. The
popular in Bulgaria as well through flashmobs and media
Style is not only about this comical dance moves but the song is a satire about materialist obsession, an example of which could be seen in
Gangnam district. The song’s message is that in a world status, the most valuable things in life are free.
UNIVERSITY
uisine and a photo exhibition at Korean language at St Cyril and St , H.E. Ambassador Dr. Chun There is a strong interest in At the university Ambassador Chun FTA between Korea and European
Korean chef preparing kimbap
Korean Trade Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) had numerous activities in October, 2012. On 18th ten Korean the city of Incheon visited Bulgaria in search for business partners in the field of heavy industry. Another event - the visit of water drew the attention of the biggest Bulgarian companies working in the field of waste water management. Companies considered various joint projects, including building of water benefiting from the EU funding available for the sector.
belongs to the Korean rapper and K- became extremely popular, the spawned numerous parodies and Mr. Ban Ki-moon was taught The funny horse dance became through flashmobs and media. However, Gangnam Style is not only about this comical dance moves but the song is a satire about , an example of which could be seen in Seoul’s opulent world focused on money and
