MSU WELCOMES KOREAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE PROFESSOR

On March 13 MSU President Dr. Supachai Samappito welcomed Professor Jaesup Pak, Director of the Center for Korean Language and Culture, Inje University to Mahasarakham University.

Professor Jaesup is here to officiate at the opening of the newly constructed Korean Culture Center (Center Sejong Hakdang) on March 14.

The Sejong Center will include a Korean folk museum and assist in the development of MSU student’s knowledge and understanding of Korean language, art and culture. The MSU Korean Studies Center was originally established as department of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Science in cooperation with the government of the Republic of (South) Korea. 

Korean Studies is popular with MSU students keen to learn about Korean language and culture. Every event held at MSU featuring ASEAN countries sees a large turnout of students dressed in traditional Korean costume.

The opening of the new Sejong Center should raise the profile of the Korean Studies courses resulting in an increase in student numbers. It is also a valuable addition to the international look Mahasarakham University is rapidly developing.

MSU HONOURED TO HOST REPUBLIC OF KOREA EMBASSY OFFICIALS

On July 27 MSU President Dr. Supachai Samappito and Vice President for Planning and International Relations Dr. Nathanon Trachoo welcomed representatives of the Bangkok Embassy of the Republic of Korea.

Charge d'affaires Embassy Minister Mr. Park Wom-sup and Counsellor Mr. Kwon Sun-chil paid a courtesy call to MSU and had discussions over educational matters during a luncheon held in their honour at the MSU Staff Club building.

MSU pro-actively engages in educational collaboration with ASEAN nations and are honoured to host such distinguished guests. Mahasarakham University has many students enrolled in its Korean Studies Center where they gain Korean language and culture skills.