'형제의 나라에 부는 K-열풍' 4만 명 몰린 튀르키예 코리아 페스티벌 [글로벌코리안] / YTN korean

The largest-ever Korean festival was held in Turkey, the "brotherly nation." Attended by approximately 40,000 locals and compatriots, the event was filled with the excitement of various cultural festivals, including K-pop. A meaningful occasion was also organized to reflect on the deep friendship and historical significance between the two countries. [Reporter] A park in Istanbul, Turkey, was packed with people. The gimbap and tteokbokki prepared for the endless lines quickly ran out. K-beauty and Hanbok experience booths were also bustling with activity. A compatriot who has been living in the area for 10 years also feels firsthand the significantly elevated status of Korea. [Kim Hyun-sook / Korean resident in Turkey: I have been living in Istanbul for 10 years now. Before, many people would ask if I was Chinese or Japanese, but now almost everyone asks if I am Korean...] .] [Philiz / Festival Participant: It is a shame I couldn't eat the gimbap I really wanted to try, but the Korean food I did tasted really suited my palate and was delicious. Thank you.] This year's 'Korean Festival,' marking its third edition, attracted a crowd of over 40,000 people—more than ten times the organizers' estimate. Holded on the largest scale in the history of the Korean Association in Turkey, this event was filled with diverse programs, ranging from traditional games and sports competitions to K-pop contests. [Lee Woo-sung / Consul General of Istanbul: I believe this holds great significance in building strong friendship between the people of both countries through communication between our Korean community and the local community. Amidst the lively atmosphere of the festival, there is a spot where visitors stop to rest. It is a photo exhibition featuring records from the Korean War and updates on the lives of surviving veterans. This exhibition was prepared by the Korean Association to remember the solidarity between the two nations.] [Interview: Kim Moon-jung / President of the Korean Association in Istanbul] "We planned this event with the intention of remembering and ensuring that our gratitude to the veterans is not forgotten, by showing their wartime photos alongside their current photos." The compatriots shared their warm compassion by donating a portion of the festival's proceeds to a local leukemia foundation. With the Beşiktaş District Office, a local government body, officially announcing the opening of Korean language classes, the Korean Association and the Consulate General in Istanbul are pushing for the construction of a war memorial ahead of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2027. The special bond between the two nations, which began with participation in the Korean War, is now expanding into a new cultural common ground, fueled by the K-pop craze among the younger generation. #Turkey #OverseasKoreans #kpop #kculture #KoreanFood #kfood YTN Choi Ga-young ([email protected]) ※ 'Your tip becomes news' [KakaoTalk] Search for YTN and add the channel [Phone] 02-398-8585 [Email] [email protected] ▶ Original Article : https://www.ytn.co.kr/replay/view.php... ▣ Subscribe to YTN Korean YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/gcKeTs ▶ Mobile Replay : https://m.ytn.co.kr/replay/replay_lis... ▶ Facebook :   / ytnworld   ▶ Naver TV : https://tv.naver.com/ytnkorean [7.5 Million Korean Network Worldwide / YTN Korean]