Two students, Amarapallevi and Irda Julianingsih-usually called Levi dan Irda successfully participated in a Conference on Applied Foreign Languages themed Construction in Digital Sphere. The conference took place at UC Hotel and School of Vocational Program UGM frlm 08.00 am  to 15.00 pm. On the first day, it started by a plenary session that discussed the dynamic of language in the Digitalization Era. Then, the plenary session continued with papers presentations which were divided into several sub themes that covered Discourse and Semiotics, Youth and Language, Translation, and Business Communication. Levi and  Irda have been assigned to “Discourse and Semiotics” dengan judul “Sexism in an Online Web Community of Korean Expatriates Based in Indonesia”. During their presentation, Levi and Irda explained the detail of their research in front of the judges. After the presentation was done, it continued to Q&A time and suggestions. The agenda for the second day was the closing ceremony and the announcement of the best presenter.  Levi and Ida also had a chance to deliver their impression after following the conference. read more

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. read more

Laos, August 16 – Anggita Lintang Herdiwan (2022), a student from the Korean Language and Culture Program at UGM, represented Indonesia at the 28th K-Speech World Contest. Prior to this, Anggita had won 1st place at the 22nd K-Speech Oratory Contest Indonesia. With this victory, Anggita was selected as one of Indonesia’s representatives at the 28th K-Speech World Contest.

The competition took place on August 16, 2024, at the Laos National Cultural and Arts Hall, Laos. The event began with a demonstration of oratorical speeches and a performance by Trot President, Lee Seung Yul. The opening ceremony followed with representatives from 20 countries: France, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Timor Leste, Sri Lanka, Australia, Japan, the Philippines, China, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, and South Korea. read more

Yogyakarta, May 17, 2024 – The Korean Language and Culture Program, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, UGM, once again held an offline class in collaboration with the Korea Foundation. Every semester, the Korean Language and Culture Program regularly organizes classes in partnership with the Korea Foundation. This semester, the course held offline was Korean Business.

After running for half a semester, Prof. Kim Su-Eun, the course instructor from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, visited the Korean Language and Culture Program at UGM to conduct an in-person lecture. The lecture lasted for two hours, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM WIB, in Room 114, Soegondo Building, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, UGM. read more

Yogyakarta, August 23, 2024 – The Korean Language and Culture Program, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, UGM, supported by the Literature Translation Institute (LTI) Korea, organized a Literary Translation Workshop from June 4 to August 23, 2024. This Literary Translation Workshop was the first event of its kind, held for the students and alumni of the Korean Language and Culture Program at UGM. The event aimed to provide a platform for students and alumni to train and expand their knowledge in the field of translation, particularly in translating literary works, under the guidance of experts. read more

Saturday and Sunday, September 14–15, 2024 – The Korean Language Student Association at UGM organized the Fellowship Training event under the theme “빛나는 꿈,” meaning “Shining Dreams.” The event took place over two days in Lecture Room 707 at Soegondo Building, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, UGM, and at the Greenland Margono grounds. It was attended by students from the 2023 and 2024 cohorts of the Korean Language and Culture Program.

On the first day, the Fellowship Training 2024 began with a talk show session featuring speakers from the 2022 cohort. In this session, the seniors shared insights about student exchange opportunities to South Korea and provided tips and tricks for taking the TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean). Additionally, new students gained a deeper understanding of the Korean Language and Culture Program at UGM. The event continued with entertaining performances by first-year students from the 2024 cohort, adding excitement to the day.

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Tuesday, May 28, 2024 – The script writing competition was one of the events in the KPBB FEST UAJY 2024, themed “Modernization of Culture and Culture in Modernization.” The competition, titled “Culture in Writing,” aimed to explore how far we can preserve cultural heritage and familiarize ourselves with various writing systems around the world. The competition categories included Javanese, Korean, and Japanese scripts.

The competition took place at the Bonaventura Building, Campus III, Atma Jaya University Yogyakarta. The event started at 8:00 AM, with the writing session lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes, beginning at 9:00 AM. The winners were announced at 11:30 AM. 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. read more

After receiving an A accreditation, the Korean Language and Culture Study Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has successfully obtained the ‘Excellent’ accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Higher Education (BAN-PT). This accreditation is valid from May 21, 2024, to August 16, 2028, as stated in the official decree of the Executive Board Director of BAN-PT No. 4269/SK/BAN-PT/Ak.KP/S/V/2024.

To achieve the ‘Excellent’ status, the study program underwent various evaluations conducted by BAN-PT. These evaluations were carried out by the Korean Language and Culture Study Program Team in collaboration with the Quality Assurance Unit Team of FIB UGM. Additionally, the program’s success was supported by the contributions of all parties, including alumni and key stakeholders. 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. read more