Seoul, February 14-15, 2025 – One of the lecturers of UGM Korean Language and Culture Study Program participated as a presenter in an international academic conference entitled “Seoul National University Korean Language and Literature Research Institute K-Academic Diffusion Research Center International Academic Conference”. The international conference was organized by the K-Academic Diffusion Research Center, Department of Korean Language and Literature, Seoul National University on February 14-15, 2025. The conference aimed to promote academic exchange and collaboration related to Korean literature diffusion research. The event featured scholars from various countries, including Indonesia, China, and Japan, who presented their research on the development and influence of Korean literature in their respective countries. read more

Melbourne, December 15-17, 2024 – Lecturer from the UGM Korean Language and Culture study program again took part in one of the international conferences related to Korean Studies. This time Alfiana Amrin Rosyadi participated as a presenter from Indonesia in “The 4th Biennial International Conference and Annual Teacher Workshop” organized by the Australian Association of Teachers of Korean (AUATK) took place in Melbourne from 15 to 17 December 2024. This annual event attracts Korean language researchers and educators from around the world, providing a platform for sharing knowledge and best practices in Korean language education. read more

Jakarta, 8 June, 2024 – The UGM Korean Language and Culture Study Program sent five of its students to participate in the final round of the 22nd K-Speech Oratory Contest Indonesia hosted by the Indonesia Korea Speech Eloquence Association which took place at the National University (UNAS). The five students are Ida Ayu Nastiti, Anggita Lintang Herdiwan, Nasywa Athallah Putri, Firmansyah Haryo Yudhoyono, and Naufal Java Fakhriansyah. The event began with a Dongari’s performance from UNAS students and was followed by Big Group Oration Speeches from each university, including UGM which successfully submitted the Big Group Oration Speeches via video. The event continued with the introduction of the jury and a welcoming speech from the person in charge of this event. After completing the series of events, as many as 27 individual category participants also performed in the order determined by the committee, then a team competition involving 7 teams was also held. While waiting for the results of the jury’s assessment, the event was filled with a door prize distribution session and evaluation of the overall performance of the participants. Then, prizes were handed over and a group photo session was held to close the event.
UGM Korean Language and Culture Study Program students won several winners in this competition. These students are Anggita Lintang Herdiwan who won first place in the individual category, and Nasywa Athallah Putri, Firmansyah Haryo Yudhoyono, and Naufal Java Fakhriansyah won third place in the team category. The five students of the UGM Korean Language and Culture Study Program who qualified for the final round to convey their impressions about this competition. Following are the impressions they convey.
“I never thought that the competition that used to traumatize me now actually make me a champion. In essence, what creates trauma for us must be faced, not avoided.” – Anggita (2022)
“A good experience to use as a stepping stone in future competitions.”- Nanas (2021)
“This competition is the first Korean Speech Contest for me in my life. This experience was stressful and fun because I was able to work with friends who were good at it, so there are lots of new insights!” – Nanas (2022)
“This was our first speech competition. We are very grateful for the results we’ve had and the memories we’ve made. This motivates me to study harder and compete again and again for the future.” – Yudho (2022)
“This is really the first time for the three of us to be a one team and take part in the Korean Oratory Contest. I personally didn’t expect anything from the beginning, but the important thing is just do it. However, we got 3rd place in the group, and that’s very impressive.”- Naufal (2022) read more

On Tuesday, March 21, 2021, a cooperation agreement was signed between the Selamat Pagi Korea (Good Morning Korea) Foundation represented by Jeong Eui Jun as the Principal and the Faculty of Cultural Sciences represented by Ahmad Rio Dessiar., Ph.D., the lecturer of Korean Language and Culture Program. The agreed cooperation is in the form of internship activities for students is an implementation of Independent Learning-Free Campus (Merdeka Learning-Free, MBKM). Under this agreement, four students from the Korean Language and Culture Undergraduate Study Program will take part in an internship program at the Selamat Pagi Korea Foundation. Through a selection process, 3 students from the class of 2019 and 1 student from the class of 2020 were selected. We really hope that this agreement can be a good step for further cooperation.

Jakarta, July 16-17, 2024 – Hanifa Arneta Rahmah Rausyanfikri (2023), a student from the Korean Language and Culture Program at UGM, participated as a panelist in the “World Population Day: Advancing Future Generations in Indonesia and Korea, Academic Conference by the Korea-Indonesia Connection (KIC) Committee and the Faculty of Social and Political Science of Universitas Indonesia.” The event was held for two days, Tuesday-Wednesday, July 16-17, at the Mochtar Riady Auditorium, 2nd Floor, FISIP UI, Depok.

Hanifa had the opportunity to present on the second day of the conference. She presented her paper titled “Indonesian Coffee Products in South Korea: An Aspect of Mutual Prosperity Between Two Countries” in the panel titled Economic and Social Welfare. Below is Hanifa’s reflection on her participation as a panelist in the “World Population Day: Advancing Future Generations in Indonesia and Korea Academic Conference by Korea-Indonesia”:

“When I saw the KIC competition poster, I was immediately interested and quickly contacted the responsible lecturer to ask what I should research and write. After repeatedly asking for feedback, I applied with the hope of advancing to the next stage and becoming a presenter. After waiting, I received a notification that I had been selected as a KIC presenter. I immediately informed my parents and lecturer that I would be going to Jakarta to present for the first time. The preparation was hectic because I had to create the PowerPoint presentation, prepare, and rehearse my speech in a short amount of time. When it was my turn to present, I was very nervous because public speaking is a skill outside of my comfort zone. However, from the essay submission to being selected and presenting, I learned many lessons and gained valuable insights. I was exposed to new material presented by other speakers in an engaging manner. Although I was very nervous while presenting, I hope this is not my last opportunity to participate in such events, and I can continue to learn and evaluate myself.” – (Hanifa, 2023) read more

Two alumni of the Korean Language and Culture Program at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), have successfully received the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) 2024 to pursue their Master’s degrees in South Korea. The two alumni, Maria Tricia (Cia) and Syadza Nadhira Khalizhaffana (Nana) from the 2019 cohort, are continuing their studies at Kyungpook National University and Jeonbuk National University, respectively. Although studying at different universities, both have chosen the same major: Korean Language and Literature.

Here are some reflections and words of encouragement shared by the two awardees:

“When I was about to start my Master’s classes in Korea, I was quite worried because I felt that my Korean language skills were still insufficient to follow lectures in Korean. When the classes began, my fears proved true—I struggled to understand the professors’ explanations, especially with the added challenge of regional dialects. However, after two weeks, I realized that I just needed time to adapt. Now, I can follow the lessons a bit better, and I hope to continue improving my understanding as time goes on.

So far, I feel comfortable navigating life as a Master’s student in Korea, from the more in-depth learning experiences to the social interactions with fellow students and local residents.

To friends who also aspire to study in Korea, don’t be afraid to give it a try. You’ll never know what you’re capable of if you don’t take the first step. I also hope everyone has strong motivation to pursue their studies, as studying in a foreign country is not something simple or easy. I truly believe that if we are confident, committed, and willing to step out of our comfort zones, we can achieve our goals.” -Cia read more

Korean Language and culture Program Studies together with the student association (HIMAHARA) has successfully organized a film festival titled “Women Film Festival : The Voice from South Korea and Indonesia” on 2nd-3rd November 2024 in the Faculty of Cultural Science. This event was fully supported by the Korean Studies Grant 2024 of the Academic of Korean Studies. The organizing committee initiated this event because this is the first women film festival in Jogja and the first Korea-Indonesian Women Film Festival in Indonesia. There are many International Film Festivals in Indonesia but not specifically addressing women themed movies made by women filmmakers. read more

Yogyakarta, October 9, 2024 – A proud achievement was made by a team of students from the Korean Language and Culture Study Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), who won first place in a Korean-language video contest organized by Yeungnam University. The competition featured participants from various countries, showcasing creative works that educated and promoted their respective cultures.

The UGM team, consisting of three students—Alifa Az Zahra, Indicha Yusha Meynandha, and Athaya Calista Aileen Nasywa—presented an engaging video that introduced viewers to the iconic Prambanan Temple in Yogyakarta. Using fluent Korean, they explained the history of the temple, the mythology surrounding it, and its captivating architectural beauty. The team also interviewed two Korean tourists visiting the temple, asking for their opinions about Prambanan Temple.

Prambanan Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the main focus of the video. The UGM team highlighted the importance of preserving historical sites as part of cultural identity and heritage that must be safeguarded. By introducing this temple to an international audience, they contributed to raising awareness of the significance of sustainability in cultural preservation so it can be appreciated by future generations.

Here are some thoughts shared by the UGM team:

“I think participating in this competition was really fun. Besides having the chance to win a prize, we also got to visit Prambanan Temple with our Korean friends while making the video, so it was very enjoyable.” – Indicha

“For me, this was a challenging experience because it was my first time joining a Korean-language vlog competition. I was also really surprised that we won first place!” – Alifa

“Joining this competition was an amazing experience! I learned so much about creativity and how to introduce Indonesian culture to a Korean audience. Winning first place is a great honor and motivation to keep creating.” – Athaya

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Saturday and Sunday, September 14–15, 2024

– The Korean Language Student Association at UGM organized the read more

Yogyakarta, September 6, 2024

– The Korean Language and Culture Program, in collaboration with Kagama Korea, once again awarded scholarships to several selected students. The scholarships were presented on September 6, 2024, in Room 707, Soegondo Building, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, UGM. The scholarship was granted to ten students from the 2022 and 2023 cohorts of the Korean Language and Culture Program. The event was attended by all the scholarship recipients and was enlivened by performances from students of the 2024 cohort. The Kagama Korea scholarship presentation was represented by Prof. Yang Seung-yoon, the Chairman of the Special Branch of Kagama Korea, South Korea.

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