Vivek Sharma, New Delhi, 24th April 2019: Korean Cultural Center India organized 4th
Korea-India Friendship quiz contest’ - one of the biggest quiz contest on
international theme of Delhi NCR with the participation of 23, 433 students from
60 Schools. The initiative was taken by
KCCI in 2016 with the aim of strengthening Korea – India relationship through
spreading awareness and knowledge among Indian youth. Top 4 winners will go to Korea for six days
and five nights trip. 20 other students received a cash prize of Rs. 51,000 and
trophies.
The topics of the quiz was on various aspects of history and culture and
Korea, as well as growing bilateral relationship between India
and Korea. 24 selected contestants among
600 students in the second round got selected to compete at the final, only 8
of which made their way into the grand finale.
The event was graced by the
presence of His Excellency, Shin Bong-kil Ambassador of Republic of Korea to
India, He was surprised to see the enthusiasm of students and the extent of
preparation which students did. The depth of knowledge gained by Indian
students about Korea was immense. He acknowledged this event as one of the best
event organized by KCCI. “I am confident that students will be torch-bearers of
Korea-India friendship in days to come”, he said.
Kim Kum-pyoung, director
Korean Cultural Center India, said that India and Korea share a strong bond in
the area of culture, heritage, and business. He also mentioned that
strengthening the youth base between both the nations will give this bilateral
relation a much stronger base.
First prize winner Akshat
Singh from Birla Vidya Niketan said that he devoted his one month time for
preparing for this quiz competition, and kept his focus aside from other
subjects. This devotion has come to him with the reward and he is excited to
explore the nation not through books only but in reality too.
Second prize was grabbed by Devansh
S Panwar from Apeejay School, Sheikh Sarai, third winner was Saumik Shashwat
from Amity International School Mayur Vihar and Devanshi Vashishth was forth
winner from DPS, Vasant Vihar.
The annual quiz competition inaugurated
in 2016 had around 16,000 student’s participation in the first year. This year
the huge participation has not only raised the bar but also made a tough room
for winners. Students were well versed on subjects like K-pop, K-drama, and
Korean delicious food while aware of close ties between India and Korea over
culture and diplomatic relationship.
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