Daewoong opens Korean language school in Bali to nurture talent

Daewoong Foundation is continuing its efforts to promote Korean culture globally and cultivate international talent.

Founded in 1984 by Yoon Young-hwan, the late founder of Daewoong Pharmaceutical, Daewoong Foundation provides scholarships to talented students at home and abroad and supports researchers through academic initiatives.

On Monday, the foundation announced the opening of a Korean language center at Bali Tourism Polytechnic, an Indonesian college under the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy that trains professionals for the country's major industries. The center aims to help Indonesian students learn the Korean language, understand Korean culture, and develop into global talent. 

Daewoong said it plans to expand its language and culture programs in Indonesia, beginning with this initiative.

Indonesia has shown strong interest in Korean culture, Daewoong said, with a growing number of students learning the language and aspiring to careers in Korea. To support these students, Daewoong Foundation is now offering a practical curriculum that teaches the Korean language and provides insights into culture, employment opportunities, and related industries.

A Daewoong Foundation representative said that by spreading the Korean language and culture in Indonesia, where interest in Korea is high, the foundation aims to further enhance Korea's global standing.

To create an optimal learning environment, the foundation has sent experienced Korean instructors to Bali Tourism Polytechnic. All classes at the center are free of charge, and the foundation offers scholarships and connects dedicated students with opportunities for internships at Korean companies to develop their job skills.

The foundation also plans to extend Korean language education across Bali, supporting universities that wish to establish Korean language departments and providing resources to secondary and high schools in disadvantaged areas. “Daewoong aims to make Korean language education accessible to all, including students from other schools and foreigners,” a foundation representative said.

Last Wednesday, the foundation hosted an event to mark Hangeul Day, celebrating the creation of the Korean alphabet and promoting the value of the Korean language. The event, attended by Dr. Ida Bagus Putu Puja, president of Bali Tourism Polytechnic, as well as foundation officials, students, and faculty, also shared the vision for the Korean Language Center. 

”We will continue to expand scholarships and educational opportunities to help potential talents grow into global leaders,” a Daewoong Foundation representative said.