KSI Katowice Promotes Korean Language
and Culture at the 2025 Korea Day Event
with the Local Community

> Over 200 participants including local residents, students, and faculty from diverse age groups and backgrounds

> Valuable information provided for locals seeking employment at Korean companies in Poland

On June 2, the “2025 Korea Day” event was held at the University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland. Co-hosted by the Centre for Poland–South Korea Cooperation and the university’s Literary Translation Club, the event featured various Korean language and culture programs in collaboration with the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Silesia, KSI Katowice, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Poland, and the KSI Korean Cultural Center, Poland.

The 2025 Korea Day took place at SpinPlace and the outdoor plaza on the Sosnowiec Campus, where local residents, students, and faculty members of all ages and backgrounds gathered to experience Korean culture together. The event also included a segment titled “Economic Program – Meeting with Companies,” providing practical information to attendees interested in working for Korean companies operating in Poland.

The program opened with a welcome speech by Professor Adam Dziadek, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Silesia, followed by a keynote speech by Director Lee Dang-kweon of the KSI Korean Cultural Center, Poland, on the theme of “The Globalization of Korean Language and Culture.”
 
 

Dean Adam Dziadek of the Faculty of Humanities
at the University of Silesia delivers
a welcome speech at the 2025 Korea Day event Kang Hee-jin, Operation Staff at KSI Katowice,
hosts a Korea-related quiz following
the introduction of KSI Katowice

The Literary Translation Club and the Centre for Poland–South Korea Cooperation at the University of Silesia also gave presentations and held discussions on the theme of “The Importance of Polish–Korean Literary Translation and Its Significance in Cultural Diplomacy.” Scholarly presentations introducing the cultural contexts of interpretation and translation were also held.

After the presentations concluded, a session was held to introduce KSI Katowice, which opened in 2024, along with a Korea-themed quiz. This served as an opportunity to highlight the role of KSI as a “global educational institution that promotes Korean language and culture,” helping to raise awareness and deepen understanding of Korea and KSI.
 
 

In addition to cultural programs, the event also featured a session introducing Korea–Poland economic cooperation. During the “Economic Program – Meeting with Companies,” leading Korean companies based in Poland gave presentations on employment, business operations, and technological cooperation opportunities in the country. Participating companies included SK Hi-Tech Battery Materials, SK Nexilis, LG Energy Solution Wrocław, and Poland’s KBZ Law Firm (Korea Desk), each introducing their corporate visions, recruitment information, and potential for technical partnerships. Notably, a representative from LG Energy Solution Wrocław’s HR team gave a presentation under the theme “Empower Every Possibilities with Languages,” explaining how Korean companies are adapting to multilingual environments in a global context.
 
 

Attendees pose for photos at the photo zone
wearing the traditional Korean attire, hanbok An attendee participating in the Korean Cultural Box booth run by the National Folk Museum of Korea

The event also featured a variety of hands-on programs that received enthusiastic responses from attendees, including a Korean food cooking workshop using kimchi, screenings of Korean films “Tunnel” and “The Face Reader,” a Korean name writing workshop hosted by KSI Katowice, traditional hanbok wearing and photo zone, and a K-pop karaoke experience.
 
 

Participants in the Korean cuisine workshop
using kimchi Korean name writing workshop hosted
by KSI Katowice

Kang Hee-jin, Operation Staff at KSI Katowice, shared, “This event went beyond a simple cultural program—students and citizens were able to experience various aspects of Korea including its language, culture, and economic programs, helping to deepen mutual understanding.” She added, “KSI Katowice plans to continue actively participating in such events and strive to become a cultural bridge connecting local residents with Korean culture.”

Article by Kang Hee-jin, Correspondent at KSI Katowice