Korean Cultural Center, Nigeria

The Korean Cultural Center, Nigeria (KCCN; Korean: 한국문화원 나이지리아) is a branch of the Korean Cultural Centers located in Abuja, Nigeria. It was established in May 2010.[1] As with the other Korean Cultural Centers, it is operated by the Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS), which is operated by the South Korean government.[2]

The center hosts various cultural events for the general public.[1][2] For example, in September 2023 for the Chuseok holiday, the center hosted taekwondo (Korean martial art) classes.[2][3] It also hosts Korean language and speaking classes and contests.[4] The center runs an annual music and art mentorship program, where South Korean talent provide mentorship to Nigerian talent. It also hosts K-pop dance classes.[1]

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References

  1. ^ a b c Ozoemena, Emmanuel (2024-01-18). "Korean Cultural Centre in Nigeria deepens Korea-Nigeria relations through arts, culture". The Korea Post (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-04-03.
  2. ^ a b c Akhmetzianova, Aisylu (September 28, 2023). "Korean Cultural Centers worldwide host Chuseok events". Korea.net. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  3. ^ Sankar, Vimal (2023-09-17). "Korean Cultural Centre in Nigeria conducts two-day taekwondo seminar". www.insidethegames.biz. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
  4. ^ Idris, Salisu Sani (July 20, 2023). "Korean Speech, Writing Contest produces winners". nannews.ng. Retrieved April 3, 2024.