K-Food Festival in Kathmandu

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal hosted a Korean Food Festival on 8th November, (Saturday) in the Ambassador’s residence Kathmandu. Nepali returnees from Korea and Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) Alumni participated share the memories of Korea through Korean food.

Taeyoung PARK, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal extending congratulatory remarks, and highlighted the event as a meaningful opportunity for returnee workers and GKS alumni to share Korean food and unforgettable memories of Korea with family and friends.

Ambassador PARK expressed his gratitude to the participants and highlighting the growing influence of Korean culture in Nepal through K-Pop, K-dramas and K-Food. He emphasized on strengthening cultural ties between Korea and Nepal aims to provide an opportunity to relive their precious time in Korea to share Korean food culture with friends and family in Nepal.

This event is part of the Korean government’s ongoing Korea returnee worker’s reintegration program, following the K-Food Entrepreneurship Training Program, organized in Kathmandu in August this year. The Korean government pledged continued support for a sustainable start-up ecosystem for Nepali youth, aiming to create jobs and strengthen Nepal’s economy.

The event was attended by approximately 35 participants including Embassy’s staff.