나의 STORY: KCC Indonesia

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I'm so happy just received my E-certificate after completing my online lecturer of Spacing Words in Korean. Back one month ago, April, Korean Cultural Center Indonesia (KCCI) holding an online class entitled "Spacing Words in Korean 2021". This event is divided into three sessions which are held every Wednesday starting at 10:00 WIB with Ms. Kim Hyun Ju, Senior Staff for the King Sejong Institute Foundation as a teacher.

What is the use of spacing word in Korean? The space itself is the distance between words which is used to make a sentence easier to understand and so that the meaning in the sentence can be conveyed accurately. In addition to studying spacing, we will also study other things related to writing in Korean, such as the difference between dependent nouns and postpositions, what are the provisions that must be known when writing in Korean and so on.

This class was opened in response to requests from many Korean language teachers and students who admitted that they had difficulty placing spaces in Korean grammar writing. This class was welcomed enthusiastically by the Indonesian people, even registration had to close early because the number of registrants had exceeded the limit.

The first class session was opened on April 14, 2021, and continued with the second and third class sessions which were held on April 21 and 28, 2021. The material discussion in this class is designed to guide participants so that they can write spaces correctly in actual practice. There are also lessons to transfer the meaning of speech into good and correct writing so that it is easy to understand when read.

the 2nd class session was on April 21, 2021

This online lecture will certainly be very useful especially for those who work in the field of Korean language education, those who are studying Korean at the intermediate level and above, or those who are preparing to take the TOPIK 2 exam.

To myself after i learnt about spacing surely it broaden my understanding of Korean writing. The use of spaces in Korean writing is confusing. The most important key to mastering it is understanding the basic rules of writing the spacing itself. Also this class was a great opportunity for people to understand more clearly about Korean grammar spacing. I hope that there will be other classes related to Korean in the future.

Thank you so much KCCI!!

my article also published in Korea.net

found the link here : https://www.korea.net/TalkTalkKorea/English/community/community/CMN0000008022

Juni 02, 2021 No komentar

Participants in the 2018 Quiz on Korea preliminary rounds in Indonesia answer yes-no questions

On July 21, the Korean Cultural Center in Indonesia (KCC) hosted its Quiz on Korea 2018 preliminary rounds at the Ice Palace Lotte shopping mall in Jakarta. The Quiz on Korea is a live-audience game show that's a collaboration between the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the TV channel KBS World. The quiz tests contestants' general knowledge about Korea. Participants not only come from Jakarta, but other cities and provinces, too, such as West Java, Central Java, Yogyakarta and East Java.

Firstly, I didn't know that I was chosen to participate in this contest because I had just written a short essay about things that I love about Korea. Previously, the KCC had opened registration for one week and provided an e-form so that the candidate could submit their essay. On July 17, I was contacted by the staff there saying that I had been selected to be in the preliminary rounds. They are very generous to reimburse me my transportation costs of around KRW 25'000, or USD $25, because I'm not a resident of Jakarta.

Together with a total of 98 other participants, we were asked questions about Korea, covering topics of cultural, historical, linguistic and lifestyle importance. The quiz was divided into four stages: yes-no questions, multiple choice questions, short-answer questions, and final questions. In the yes-no questions and multiple choice questions, the questions were both in Korean and in Bahasa Indonesia, so it was easier for participants to understand.

At this stage, many of the participants failed, but the KCC gave them an opportunity up to four times to re-enter the competition. I was one of the lucky ones who got a chance to get back into the game. When it came to the third stage -- short-answer questions -- the questions were really in Korean only and I failed to answer a question about some specific K-pop group because my Korean writing had a few mistakes. So I stepped out of line and kept supporting the other participants who were still going forward.

Finally, there were five winners in the contest: the first winner, the two second-place winners, and two third-place winners. Congratulations to Silvia Ulfa! She's a Korean literature major at the University of Indonesia and has now become the first-place winner. She was also chosen to be Indonesia's representative in the final rounds of the competition to be held in Korea. The final rounds will be aired on a special program on the TV channel KBS World during the Chuseok holiday in Korea.

For me, the Quiz on Korea 2018 Indonesia preliminary rounds were a real challenge to learn more and more about Korea. I saw many participants who had great talents. Meanwhile, I had a good time participating in this contest. I met new friends and had an unforgettable experience. Thank you for this precious opportunity.

The winners in the 2018 Quiz on Korea Indonesia pose for a photo. The first-place winner, Silvia Ulfa, was chosen as Indonesia's representative in the final rounds of the competition in Korea during the Chuseok holiday.

my article also published in Korea.net
found the link here : http://www.korea.net/NewsFocus/HonoraryReporters/view?articleId=163748

September 25, 2018 No komentar

Participants in a spring celebration at the Korean Cultural Center in Indonesia pose for a photo with flowers and balloons

“봄! 봄! 봄이 왔어요!” Flowers are blooming across Korea, and the season has overcome Jakarta, too. Actually, it’s not a common season along the equator, but a fun Korean Day was held at the Korean Cultural Center in Indonesia (KCC). Last Friday, March 29, 2018, the KCC showed Indonesians a bit more about the spring. Two days before the event, we had to register at the official website to get a free pass because there was a limit on the number of people. Around 84 people gathered in the KCC’s multifunctional hall.

Participants had to dress according to a dress code chosen by the KCC. The colors were pink, yellow, white, green or a floral design. It made for a blooming atmosphere. From Korea to Indonesia, we introduced various kinds of flowers and spring festivals by watching a video. Many different flower festivals will be happening around Korea. To name a few, there's the Seokchon Lake Flower Festival, the Seoul Grand Park Cherry Blossom Festival and the Seoul Land Cherry Blossom Festival. They will take place starting in the first week of April. The Yeouido Spring Flower Festival, which is the biggest, most well-known festival of them all, will take place around mid-April. Every spring, millions gather at this particular festival to view the beauty of the cherry blossoms, azaleas, forsythias and dandelions all in one place.

Participants work hard to arrange a great masterpiece

Participants are treated to Korean snacks provided by the KCC

Participants were also taking part in fun quizzes and exciting games, but there was one group of games that really impressed me. We were divided into 10 or 11 people per group. Then we had to make a picture of a random Korean historic building, such as Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gwanghwamun Gate or Seoul Station. After that, each group got the opportunity to present their work of art to the other groups.

The enthusiasm of the participants never ended. The KCC was very generous to provide photo booths with a spring theme. Some stuff, like ornamental flowers and balloons, decorated the booths. A lot of people came to take memorable photos. The KCC also gave out some gifts for the best photo if participants uploaded their photo to their social media profile and tagged the KCC.

The event ended with a photo together, and the KCC treated all the participants to some delicious Korean snacks, such as watermelon slices, seafood and green onion savory pancakes, rice rolls, colored rice cake and even some kimchi.

I've learned a lot about the Korean spring and had a great time and experience at the event. I look forward to seeing some cherry blossoms when I go to Korea next time.

Participants pose for a photo after learning about spring in Korea

Cr. photos: Korean Cultural Center in Indonesia

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this article also published in korea.net webpage on April 10, 2018
http://www.korea.net/NewsFocus/HonoraryReporters/view?articleId=156749

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