“Korean Cultural Experiences Unfold in an Elementary School Classroom” KSI Ljubljana, Slovenia, Hosts Korea Day Event
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“Korean Cultural Experiences Unfold
in an Elementary School Classroom”
in an Elementary School Classroom”
KSI Ljubljana, Slovenia, Hosts Korea Day Event
> 3rd Korea Day event held on March 7 in Kamnik, a city in northern Slovenia
> Attendees enjoyed a wide range of Korean cultural programs, including Hangeul calligraphy, K-pop dance, and traditional Korean games
On March 7, a Korea Day event was held at Toma Brejca Elementary School in Kamnik, a city in northern Slovenia. Now in its third year, the event was a great success thanks to the support of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Slovenia.
The event was co-organized by Toma Brejca Elementary School and King Sejong Institute (KSI) Ljubljana, Slovenia, with special Korean language class teachers Breda and Patricija involved in the planning process.
The event was co-organized by Toma Brejca Elementary School and King Sejong Institute (KSI) Ljubljana, Slovenia, with special Korean language class teachers Breda and Patricija involved in the planning process.
Toma Brejca Elementary School students actively taking part in a quiz
about Korea at the Korean Day event
about Korea at the Korean Day event
Around 300 visitors attended, taking part in a variety of workshops that included learning Hangeul, Hangeul calligraphy, and making hanji (traditional Korean paper) pens and gats (traditional Korean hats). Other highlights included trying on hanbok (traditional Korean clothing), traditional Korean games, a Korea-themed quiz, and a K-pop random dance contest, all of which drew enthusiastic participation.
Hanji pen making workshop at the Korea Day event
Visitors participating
in a photo card game and other workshops
in a photo card game and other workshops
“This event was designed to introduce Korean culture in a positive and engaging way to broaden the horizons of students and visitors alike,” said lead organizers Breda and Patricija. “It was a meaningful and rewarding experience, where students, parents, and visitors could come together in a lively and dynamic atmosphere.” They added that the event was particularly significant as a bridge connecting people and fostering mutual understanding between Korean and Slovenian cultures.
Korean learning workshop at the Korea Day event
Toma Brejca Elementary School students experiencing
gonggi-nori
gonggi-nori
Urša, a learner in Class 3B at KSI Ljubljana, Slovenia, who attended the event, shared her experience: “I got to make a hanji pen and play gonggi-nori (Korean jacks)for the very first time. It was so much fun, and I learned so many new things about Korea through the quiz.”
The event concluded successfully thanks to the dedication of teachers and staff at Toma Brejca Elementary School, along with the support of student volunteers. KSI Ljubljana, Slovenia, will continue to work in collaboration with Ljubljana and other regions across the country to promote the Korean language and Korean culture.
The event concluded successfully thanks to the dedication of teachers and staff at Toma Brejca Elementary School, along with the support of student volunteers. KSI Ljubljana, Slovenia, will continue to work in collaboration with Ljubljana and other regions across the country to promote the Korean language and Korean culture.
People who helped organize and run the Korean Day event
(Left to Right) Consul Kim Myung-chul (Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Slovenia); teacher Patricija (Toma
Brejca Elementary School); Ambassador Bae Il-young (Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Slovenia); Principal
Mojca Rode Škrjanc (Toma Brejca Elementary School); Director Ryu Hyeon-sook (KSI Ljubljana, Slovenia);
teacher Breda (Toma Brejca Elementary School)
(Left to Right) Consul Kim Myung-chul (Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Slovenia); teacher Patricija (Toma
Brejca Elementary School); Ambassador Bae Il-young (Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Slovenia); Principal
Mojca Rode Škrjanc (Toma Brejca Elementary School); Director Ryu Hyeon-sook (KSI Ljubljana, Slovenia);
teacher Breda (Toma Brejca Elementary School)
Toma Brejca Elementary School signed an MOU with KSI Ljubljana, Slovenia, in June 2025 and offered monthly after-school Korean language and culture classes from October to December of that year. The spring 2026 semester kicked off on March 19, with special after-school sessions on Korean culture scheduled for the first Thursday of each month moving forward.
Article by Chung Yeon-kyun, correspondent at KSI Ljubljana, Slovenia
Article by Chung Yeon-kyun, correspondent at KSI Ljubljana, Slovenia
