KATHMANDU, FEBRUARY 1
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal organized the 2026 Korean Language Promotion Day at Bishwa Bhasa Campus in Kathmandu on Wednesday, highlighting the growing interest in Korean language education across Nepal.
Korean Ambassador to Nepal, Tae-young Park, attended the event and encouraged key stakeholders, including Hangeul School and the King Sejong Institute, to further expand Korean language education in the country.
Addressing the program, Ambassador Park said the Korean Embassy has been implementing various initiatives to promote cultural and language exchange between Nepal and the Republic of Korea. He noted that continued cooperation in education and cultural programs would further strengthen bilateral relations and deepen people-to-people ties between the two countries.
The Embassy has been working closely with the Employment Permit System (EPS) Center, Tribhuvan University, and higher secondary schools across Nepal to support Korean language education. In response to rising demand, the Embassy has also provided Korean language textbooks to education centers offering Korean courses.
According to the Embassy, annual surveys are conducted to assess textbook demand at institutions where Korean is taught as an optional subject. Nepal currently has King Sejong Institutes, Korean schools, and several secondary schools offering Korean language education. In 2026, around 600 Korean language books, donated by a local government in Korea, are being distributed to relevant institutions. Additionally, in January 2026, the EPS Center donated 100 Korean textbooks to a high school in Lumbini Province. Some secondary schools are also planning to introduce Korean as an optional subject in the Secondary Education Examination (SEE).
Meanwhile, 36 prospective Korean language teachers completed teacher training programs in 2023 and 2024 at Bishwa Bhasa Campus under the Nepalese Korean Language Teacher Training Program, supported by financial assistance of USD 63,000.
The Embassy stated that, in coordination with Korean public agencies in Nepal, efforts will continue to improve the quality of Korean language education and ensure wider access to learning materials. The establishment of Korean language and Korean studies departments at Nepali universities is also being envisioned.
The popularity of Korean culture, driven by K-pop, Korean dramas, films, and video games, has significantly contributed to increased interest in learning the Korean language across Asia, including Nepal.
