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Ateneo Student Wins Annual Korean Speech Contest
Angeleen Lee, a third year AB Psychology student from the Ateneo de Manila University, became the latest grand prize winner of the annual Korean Speech Contest held at University of the Philippines (UP) College of Engineering Theater last April 29. The 20-year-old student bested the nine other finalists from Manila, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Pampanga, and Baguio, earning herself a P15, 000 cash prize, scholarship from Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC), gift certificates, and a roundtrip ticket to Korea courtesy Korea Tourism Organization (KTO). LEE started her formal Korean language training in Ateneo and is currently taking minor classes in Korean Studies. Placing second in the competition is Aubrey Ortega of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, followed by Precious Ann Pendon from Iloilo City. Both won P10, 000 and P 5, 000 plus a scholarship at KCC and gift certificates, respectively. The Korean Speech Contest was organized by the KCC, United Korean Community Association (UKCA) and UP. The contest aims to promote the Korean language to Filipinos. It encourages the learners of Korean language to enhance their skills in the speaking language. Alongside with the event, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) also gave free samples of popular Korean dish Tteokbokki to the guests.
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Interactive Art Exhibit to Feature Artists from Korea Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines will open its first interactive Exhibit ‘Moving Korea’ on May 18 5PM at KCC Exhibit Hall, Taguig City. The exhibition will feature 18 modern kinetic and interactive artworks of nine contemporary artists from Korea. ‘Moving Korea’ exhibition allows visitors to wander through various displayed artworks and be part of the process of creating art. Each interactive art will display different kinds of patterns and movements depending on the viewers’ action. This exhibition offers a good op-
portunity to introduce Korea’s modern technology overseas using interactive art. An artist’s seminar will also be held before the opening ceremony, 3PM at KCC Wave Hall. Newly appointed KCC Director LEE Jincheol hopes that the exhibit will foster more cultural exchange activities between Korea and the Philippines. The ‘Moving Korea’ exhibition will run until July 14, 2017 at the Korean Cultural Center Exhibition Hall. Admission is Free. For more information, contact (02) 555-1711 or email curator@koreanculture.ph
Korea’s DMZ International Film Festival to open in Manila Seven internationally-acclaimed documentaries from Korea will be showcased in the Philippine leg of DMZ International Documentary (DMZ Docs) Film Festival from May 11 to 13 at University of the Philippines (UP) Film Institute. DMZ Docs Film Festival presents documentaries with various themes and styles, revolving around the development of peace, communication and life. It also aims to promote documentary genre as a means of communication. Director of the opening film ‘Mrs.B., a North Korean Woman’ Jero Yun will grace the first day of the festival on May 11, 4PM and will hold a Director’s talk with the
audience. The DMZ Docs Film Festival is hosted by the Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines in partnership with UP Korea Research Center and UP Film Institute. The film festival is part of the 9th Annual DMZ International Documentary Film Festival in Korea which is set to open on September 21 to 28 in Goyang and Paju city, Korea. All films are with English subtitles and free of charge. For more details, contact the Korean Cultural Center at 555-1711, or email info@koreanculture.ph. You may also visit www. koreanculture.ph.
UPCOMING KCC ACTIVITIES FOR MAY:
Calling all people interested in Korean entertainment and events! You can enjoy various activities such as exhibit openings, film screenings, concert screenings, and fan gatherings every month for FREE here in KCC! For more information contact us at (02)555-1711 or info@koreanculture.ph You can also visit our website at www.koreanculture.ph
The Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines 2F Mancor Corporate Center 32nd St. Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, 1634 (T) 02 555-1711/ (F) 02 555-1707 To SUBSCRIBE, email info@koreanculture.ph