The Faculty of Humanities, Universitas Indonesia (FIB UI), received a Hangeul calligraphy painting, an artistic interpretation of a poem by the Korean poet Kim Woo-ran. The artwork was donated by the Korean Society in Indonesia as a symbol of friendship and as a gesture of support for the development of Korean language and culture studies in Indonesia, particularly within FIB UI.
The handover ceremony took place on October 9, 2025, at two venues: Room 2401, Building II – Achadiati Ikram FIB UI, for the opening, welcoming remarks, and souvenir exchange, and the corridor of Building IX – Sapardi Djoko Damono, for the ribbon-cutting and official handover. The event began with welcoming remarks from the Acting Dean, Dr. Taufik Asmiyanto, M.Si., followed by a speech from the Chairman of the Korean Society in Indonesia, Kim Jung Hyun.
The event was attended by representatives from FIB UI, including Dr. Hendra Kaprisma (Manager of General Affairs FIB UI), Rostineu, Ph.D. (Head of the Korean Studies Program), Mr. Zaini, M.A., Eva Latifah, Ph.D., and Amelia Burhan, Ph.D. (Head of the East and Southeast Asian Graduate Program). From the Korean side, attendees included Kim Gyu Nyun (Director of Education, Embassy of the Republic of Korea), Kim Jung Hyun (Chairman of the Korean Society in Indonesia), Lee Ji Wan and Kim Jung Hee (Vice Chairpersons of the Korean Society in Indonesia), Lym Sung Phil (Secretary-General), Choi In Sil (Chief Secretary), and Lee Yun Jung (Staff Secretary).
FIB UI expresses deep appreciation for the donation of the Hangeul calligraphy, which holds both artistic and symbolic value. The artwork will not only beautify the faculty’s environment but also serve as a reminder of the close collaboration and friendship between Indonesia and South Korea. The long-standing relationship between the two countries in education, culture, and social exchange forms a strong foundation for continued collaboration in the future.
Following the speeches, the formal handover ceremony took place in the corridor of Building IX – Sapardi Djoko Damono. The ribbon-cutting was carried out jointly by representatives from FIB UI, the Korean Society in Indonesia, and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, followed by a group photo session. The calligraphy piece by Kim Woo-ran is expected to become a symbol of cross-cultural collaboration and to strengthen the spirit of learning the Korean language and culture within the academic community of FIB UI.
Through this event, FIB UI reaffirms its commitment to expanding international partnerships and enriching students’ cultural understanding. The support from the Korean Society in Indonesia and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea serves as a significant foundation for strengthening academic and cultural relations between Indonesia and South Korea.
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