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I Asia

Iran

On July 4, Iran's leading movie and drama streaming platform, Filimo, introduced a virtual Korean character named 'Hana' created with deepfake technology in its beginner and intermediate Korean language courses offered by Filimo School.
 

Thailand

From July 4 to 7, the Korean Language Education Development Center at Sarawittaya School in Bangkok hosted the '2024 Intensive Camp on Korean Language and Culture,' which was attended by 102 high school students and Thai Korean language teachers from across Thailand.
 

I Americas

Brazil

On July 4, the Korean Educational Institute in São Paulo held a Korean language and study abroad promotion event at the São Paulo State Technological University (FATEC) at the request of the Paula Souza State Technical Education Center (CPS), attracting participation from over 150 individuals from São Paulo State Technical High Schools and FATEC.

* A state government institution in São Paulo and the largest in South America dedicated to training industrial workers.
 

Paraguay

On June 12, Paraguay's Ministry of Education and Science signed a memorandum of understanding with the Embassy of Korea in Paraguay to include Korean language education in the Paraguayan educational system.
 
 

I Europe

Russia

On June 18, the Foreign Language Department of Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University (NSPU) announced plans to establish a Korean language program aimed at training Korean language experts. The program, starting in September, opened its enrollment for 25 students on June 20.
 

Spain

• The Department of East Asian Studies at Complutense University of Madrid, from June 26 to 28, co-hosted the '16th International Conference of Korean Applied Linguistics' with the International Association of Korean Applied Linguistics, focusing on 'K-Culture and Applied Linguistics.'

• On July 9, the Picasso Museum in Málaga began offering Korean audio guide services for its permanent exhibitions, expanding its existing 13 language options to include Korean as the 14th language.

* The museum holds approximately 233 works spanning the life of Picasso, a native of Málaga.
 

I Sources

(Iran) Filimo School's official website, Korean language course registration page
(Thailand) Sarawittaya School's official SNS
(Brazil) Press release from the Korean Educational Institute in São Paulo
(Paraguay) Local media in Paraguay, 'Resumen de noticias'
(Russia) Russian state news agency
(Spain) Complutense University of Madrid official website / Spanish local arts and design media