Faculty member Arizza Julia A. Inocencio, of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literary Studies (DEFLLS) of West Visayas State University, participated in the 9th Philippine Korean Studies Symposium-Special Workshop for Filipino KFL Educators where she presented and discussed the Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages Program offered by West Visayas State University.

The symposium, held under the theme “A Decade of Korean Studies in the Philippines: A Glance at the Past, a Gaze at the Present, a Glimpse of the Future,” aimed to disseminate the latest academic outcomes of renowned scholars in and outside of the Philippines.

Additionally, it sought to mobilize Philippine-based Koreanists to extend their knowledge in Korea from various disciplines.

During the three-day symposium, Ms. Inocencio highlighted the unique aspects of  the program, particularly the four-year Bachelor’s degree program in Foreign Languages, with a major in Korean—the first and only program of its kind in the Philippines.

As discussed during the workshop, the UP Department of Linguistics and UPKRC, supported by the Korea Foundation, are always open to inquiries and partnership suggestions for Korean language training and classes.

The above-mentioned institutions are eager to explore potential collaborations and welcome any opportunities for mutual growth and development.