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Thursday October 10, 2024

NUML celebrates Hangeul Day

By Afshan S. Khan
October 10, 2024
The National University of Modern Languages (NUML) building seen in this image released on November 11, 2022. — Facebook/NUML
The National University of Modern Languages (NUML) building seen in this image released on November 11, 2022. — Facebook/NUML

Islamabad:The National University of Modern Languages (NUML) celebrated the 578th Hangeul Day, a momentous occasion marking the creation of the Korean alphabet and recognizing the deep cultural and educational ties between Pakistan and the Republic of Korea.

The event was organized by NUML’s Department of Korean Language & Culture in collaboration with the Islamabad King Sejong Institute and the Seed Program for Korean Studies. The ceremony, held at the NUML Auditorium, Salam Block, was graced by esteemed guests, including chief guest, Jee Eun Seok, Secretary of the Embassy of Korea, Director General (DG) NUML, Brig Shahzad Munir, and prominent members of the Korean and Pakistani communities.

At the outset, the Dean of the Faculty of Languages welcomed attendees with an address that highlighted the importance of cultural exchange and the growing interest in Korean studies at NUML. In his remarks, DG NUML Brig Shahzad Munir emphasised the historical and evolving ties between the two nations.