Brunei's virtual Korean festival attracts over 200,000 visitors


Karen at the prize award ceremony. - BB

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/Asia News Network): Aimed at introducing Bruneians to Korean culture, the Embassy of Korea in Brunei Darussalam hosted the 2021 Online Korean Festival from Oct 11 to 24.

Korean Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Kim Soung-eun said, “It is impressive to see many Bruneians joining this year’s Korean festival even though it was held virtually. I hope Hallyu (Korean wave) flourishes in the country.”

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