The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal hosted a Korean Food Festival at the Ambassador's residence in Kathmandu on Saturday.

Nepali returnees from Korea and Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) Alumni participated and shared the memories of Korea through Korean food.

In his congratulatory remarks, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal Taeyoung Park described the event as a valuable opportunity for returnee workers and GKS alumni to reconnect through Korean cuisine and share unforgettable memories of Korea with loved ones, reads a statement issued by the Korean Embassy in Kathmandu. 

Ambassador Park expressed his gratitude to the participants and highlighted the growing influence of Korean culture in Nepal through K-Pop, K-dramas and K-Food. He emphasized that strengthening cultural ties between Korea and Nepal aims to provide an opportunity to relive their memories of Korea and 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 staff.