Dibrugarh: Dibrugarh University in Assam received a six-member delegation from the World Fragrant Cooperation (WFC) in South Korea.
The delegation included head of WFC Ven. Jeong Yeo, directors Ven. Do San and Ven. Do Moung, member Hyun-Seung Lee, secretary general of WFC headquarters Soo-An Lee, and secretary general of WFC Sejong Ki-Suk Lee.
Director of the Office of International Affairs at Dibrugarh University Prof Surajit Borkotokey welcomed the delegates.
Vice-Chancellor Prof Jiten Hazarika expressed the university’s honour in hosting the distinguished delegates while highlighting the importance of fostering international cultural and educational exchange.
The WFC has been instrumental in starting a Korean language course at Dibrugarh University.
This collaboration aligns with the varsity’s commitment to offering a diverse linguistic and cultural education while acknowledging the growing interest in Korean language and culture among the Indian students.
The primary focus of the meeting was to exchange insights and ideas on further support for Korean language education in Assam.
In a gesture of support, the head monk of the WFC delegation presented a scholarship of 1,000 USD to Dibrugarh University, dedicated to furthering the development of its Korean language programme.
This financial contribution is expected to enhance resources for the students pursuing Korean language studies, encouraging more students to participate in the programme.
The head monk also gifted some self-drawn art.
A team of students from the university, who are enrolled in the Korean language programme, will be going to Korea under a sponsored student exchange programme.
The event was marked by a successful exchange of thoughts and ideas facilitated by Debojani Das, a student enrolled in the Korean language course, who served as a translator.
The representatives of Dibrugarh University spoke in Assamese while the WFC delegates communicated in Korean language during the event.
Das’s skilled interpretation fostered a productive dialogue between the university representatives and the WFC delegates.
Both parties expressed satisfaction with the progress of the Korean language course, recognising the value of cultural understanding and linguistic skills in today’s globalised world.
The visit concluded positively, with Dibrugarh University and WFC representatives reaffirming their commitment to continuing and strengthening the educational partnership.
The collaboration is expected to pave the way for future exchanges and initiatives that mutually benefit the students, faculty and the broader academic community of both the countries.