“A Roadmap of Dreams, Drawn Together by Learners in Various Levels” KSI Pune, India, Hosts 2026 Dream Sharing Program
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“A Roadmap of Dreams, Drawn Together by Learners in Various Levels”
KSI Pune, India, Hosts 2026 Dream Sharing Program
> 150 learners come together for the event, a tradition at KSI Pune since 2024
> An opportunity for learners in different levels to share experiences and forge lasting connections for continued growth
On February 28, King Sejong Institute (KSI) Pune, India, hosted the 2026 Dream Sharing Program, an event where learners in different levels come together to envision their shared future. In her opening remarks, Director Lim Eun-joo emphasized the meaning of the event, saying, “ While most things diminish when shared, dreams are an exception. When you share a dream, it grows into greater possibilities.” A total of 150 learners participated in what has become one of the institute’s signature events since its debut in 2024, and spend a meaningful time affirming one another’s potential.
150 learners who attended the 2026 Dream Sharing Program at KSI Pune, India, along with program host
Varuni and assistant Zainab
Varuni and assistant Zainab
Ahead of the main program, participants took part in a Korean cultural activity session featuring a K-pop and K-drama quiz. They eagerly guessed drama titles from photographs and identified songs from short dance performances by the KSI Pune dance club. Then they played the game Dunggeulge Dunggeulge (Round and Round), which brought everyone together in a circle for a chance to get to know one another. Attendees also enjoyed Korean snacks, sampling a slice of Korean food culture in the warm and festive atmosphere.
My Mudae, the KSI Pune dance club, performing
K-pop choreography during the Korean cultural
pre-event program
K-pop choreography during the Korean cultural
pre-event program
Participants enjoying Dunggeulge Dunggeulge
The highlight of the day was a session where graduates of Class 8, the highest intermediate level of the Sejong Korean curriculum, shared their career paths and insights. The speakers, who are now active in various fields, took the stage to present their journeys. Chaitrali Maharao, who currently works as a freelance interpreter for Korean companies including LG, shared her remarkable experience of translating a short story collection by G.D. Madgulkar from Marathi into Korean for publication. Her journey from IT professional to Korean language expert was an inspiration for the KSI learners in the audience considering their future careers.
Chaitrali Maharao presenting her journey of becoming a Korean language expert
Chirag Jaladi, another KSI graduate, currently works as a producer at Nami Island Arts and Education, Inc., in Korea. He emphasized that the volunteer activities he participated in as a learner at KSI Pune, India, provided a practical foundation for securing employment in Korea. His honest and grounded advice served as a great source of encouragement for others aspiring to work in Korea.
Chirag Jaladi sharing his experience preparing for employment in Korea
and his work experience in the field
and his work experience in the field
The Q&A session that followed sparked a flood of questions from current KSI learners, ranging from the skills needed to transition into Korean interpretation and translation from unrelated fields to how Korean is used in real-world professional settings. The former KSI learners responded with thoughtful, heartfelt answers tailored to the current learners’ stages of learning and career aspirations.
Priyanka Ridhorkar, a participant in this year’s Dream Sharing Program, said: “Seeing the graduates shine on stage was a huge inspiration to me. I became determined to pursue my own dreams with everything I have.” Teachers Youn Seon-young and Yun Jeong-eun of KSI Pune noted how rewarding it was to see former and current KSI learners growing together by sharing their experiences.
Priyanka Ridhorkar, a participant in this year’s Dream Sharing Program, said: “Seeing the graduates shine on stage was a huge inspiration to me. I became determined to pursue my own dreams with everything I have.” Teachers Youn Seon-young and Yun Jeong-eun of KSI Pune noted how rewarding it was to see former and current KSI learners growing together by sharing their experiences.
A Q&A session with current learners after the graduates’
dream-sharing presentations
dream-sharing presentations
Chirag Jaladi (right) offering advice for the con-
cerns of a current KSI learner
cerns of a current KSI learner
The 2026 Dream Sharing Program was an opportunity for those who have found their paths to cheer on those who are still searching and for those still searching to gain encouragement from those who have gone before. The precious insights and experiences shared by the graduates have now taken root in the hearts of 150 current KSI learners, blossoming into unique aspirations. We look forward to the day when these learners return, step onto the stage, and pass the torch to the next generation of dreamers.
Article by Lim Eun-joo, correspondent at KSI Pune, India
Article by Lim Eun-joo, correspondent at KSI Pune, India
