(Bandar Seri Begawan, 26th) The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Brunei specially held a welcome event yesterday to greet 55 Bruneian exchange students who are about to embark on their journey to Korea, helping them prepare for a new chapter in their academic journey.
This orientation event was organized by the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) alumni group, aiming to provide these soon-to-depart students with practical information and first-hand experiences, assisting them in better adapting to life and study in Korea.
In his welcome speech, Korean Ambassador to Brunei, Sohn Nam-kook, encouraged students to seize this learning opportunity and advised those interested in further studies in Korea to take the Korean Language Proficiency Test (TOPIK) and learn about various Korean government scholarship programs.
He also reminded students to always pay attention to personal safety, and stated that, in the event of an emergency, they must immediately contact the Bruneian Embassy in Korea.
During the event, Consul Kim Byung-kuk from the embassy introduced the development trajectory of Korea and the evolution of Korea-Brunei diplomatic relations. He pointed out that since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1984, there have been frequent high-level exchanges, laying a solid foundation for friendly ties.
"So far, four Korean presidents have visited Brunei five times, and His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei has also visited Korea six times." He added that a Korean company is currently participating in Brunei's offshore decommissioned shipyard project, and cooperation in areas such as cybersecurity and food security is also deepening.
At the event, Professor Kim Jung-hyun, a Korean expert in science and technology policy, delivered a special lecture on "Korean Science Policy: Focusing on Hydrogen Energy," giving students deeper insights into Korea's development in the field of sustainable energy.
Additionally, two GKS alumni shared their real-life experiences during their studies in Korea, covering topics such as cultural adaptation, language learning, and academic challenges, helping the departing students build confidence and reduce anxiety.
The Korean Embassy in Brunei expressed hope that, through this orientation event, youth exchanges between the two countries can be further strengthened, cultivating more future bridges for Korea-Brunei relations.
This orientation event was organized by the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) alumni group, aiming to provide these soon-to-depart students with practical information and first-hand experiences, assisting them in better adapting to life and study in Korea.
In his welcome speech, Korean Ambassador to Brunei, Sohn Nam-kook, encouraged students to seize this learning opportunity and advised those interested in further studies in Korea to take the Korean Language Proficiency Test (TOPIK) and learn about various Korean government scholarship programs.
He also reminded students to always pay attention to personal safety, and stated that, in the event of an emergency, they must immediately contact the Bruneian Embassy in Korea.
During the event, Consul Kim Byung-kuk from the embassy introduced the development trajectory of Korea and the evolution of Korea-Brunei diplomatic relations. He pointed out that since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1984, there have been frequent high-level exchanges, laying a solid foundation for friendly ties.
"So far, four Korean presidents have visited Brunei five times, and His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei has also visited Korea six times." He added that a Korean company is currently participating in Brunei's offshore decommissioned shipyard project, and cooperation in areas such as cybersecurity and food security is also deepening.
At the event, Professor Kim Jung-hyun, a Korean expert in science and technology policy, delivered a special lecture on "Korean Science Policy: Focusing on Hydrogen Energy," giving students deeper insights into Korea's development in the field of sustainable energy.
Additionally, two GKS alumni shared their real-life experiences during their studies in Korea, covering topics such as cultural adaptation, language learning, and academic challenges, helping the departing students build confidence and reduce anxiety.
The Korean Embassy in Brunei expressed hope that, through this orientation event, youth exchanges between the two countries can be further strengthened, cultivating more future bridges for Korea-Brunei relations.