The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), in collaboration with the KOICA Alumni Association of Nepal (KAAN), organized a Departure Orientation Program for the 2025 Part II (January Intake) group of Master’s and Doctoral Scholarship Awardees at the KOICA Nepal Office on January 29. 

The orientation program provided essential information about their academic programs, host universities in Korea, Korean life and culture, departure procedures, and other practical aspects of studying abroad. 

Addressing the event, Choong Hee Choi, Deputy Country Director of the KOICA Nepal Office, congratulated the awardees and shared valuable insights to help them prepare for their academic journey in Korea.

To date, a total of 175 government officials have successfully completed their Master’s degree programs through KOICA’s Scholarship Program. 

In the current academic year, eight government officials have been awarded scholarships for the August and January intakes. Among them, two have been selected for Ph.D. programs in e-Government and Public Management, while the remaining six will pursue Master’s degrees in various disciplines.

In addition to long-term scholarships, KOICA continues to support Nepal through short-term capacity-building programs

In 2025, a total of 75 government officials from various ministries and departments participated in the capacity-building program focused on strengthening health emergency coordination and operational systems, enhancing e-learning skills of TVET instructors, improving post-harvest management of fruits and vegetables, and developing impact-based early flood warning systems in Nepal. 

All initiatives were formally requested by the Government of Nepal and implemented with KOICA’s technical support.