By Honorary Reporter Dayviana Diaz from Cuba

Photo = Screen captures from Korea.net's YouTube channel

Korea.net has recently launched three programs on its official YouTube channel to allow global viewers to still experience Korea despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kim Minji is the host of "Friday, Prize Day," an interactive program in which viewers can win prizes through their knowledge of Hangeul. 

'Friday, Prize Day' 

This  interactive show quizzes viewers on Hangeul using Hallyu topics like K-pop, Korean movies, games, sports, food and tourism. Practice Korean and test your knowledge by looking at letters of a word or answering a question about Korea. Gifts are awarded throughout the broadcast. The show is aired live every Friday at 11 a.m. Korean Standard Time. A list of episodes is on the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9WCWF96DrQ&list=PLcqcQ_W8GRJDO46B_J1f-7Dl5VsH-AlrX

Elias Molina from Costa Rica is the host of "Korean Stamp Stories," which explores Korea through postage stamps.

'Korean Stamp Stories'
Hosted by Elías Molina, a Spanish-language staff writer for Korea.net, the program features the Korean tradition of issuing commemorative stamps such as for those issued to mark the 100th day of a president's term or honor K-pop stars like Psy, 2PM, Shinhwa, Big Bang and Girls' Generation

Korean stamps also help preserve the nation's history by showing historical buildings and intangible cultural heritage such as Hanbok and traditional arts. The host interacts with participants online by testing their knowledge about Korea and giving out prizes. The program's link is below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9WCWF96DrQ&list=PLcqcQ_W8GRJDO46B_J1f-7Dl5VsH-AlrX

"Living in Korea as a Vegan" is hosted by Kim Hyelin, a Spanish-language reporter for Korea.net.

'Living in Korea as a Vegan'

Kim Hyelin, a Spanish-language reporter for Korea.net, shares her experience as a vegan in Korea by explaining what veganism is, why she became vegan and what's in her lunchbox. She also presents questions on the subject to viewers for the chance to win prizes. The link to the program is below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyjvXbtnS1w&ab_channel=Koreanet

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*This article is written by a Korea.net Honorary Reporter. Our group of Honorary Reporters are from all around the world, and they share with Korea.net their love and passion for all things Korean.