By Honorary Reporter Bishal Rai from Nepal
Photos = KOICA's Nepal office and Bishal Rai

The Nepal office of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) from Sept. 11-12 hosted a photo exhibition and cultural event at the KOICA ICT Center of the Institute of Engineering's Pulchowk Campus in Patan. The event showcased KOICA's development and cooperation efforts in Nepal under the themes of prosperity, happiness and humanity.

This celebration marked the 50th anniversary of ties between Korea and Nepal, with programs highlighting strong bilateral relations and the desire for a more enduring partnership.

The exhibition featured Korean culture including food, traditional games, clothing and calligraphy, K-pop and a Korean culture booth. A Korean food zone and an eco-booth promoted eco-friendly sanitary pads and sustainable reproductive health, plus the announcement of the winners of the KOICA Photo Contest added to the excitement.

KOICA's Nepal Office announces the three winners of a photo contest under the theme "Prosperity, Happiness and Humanity in Nepal." 

On the opening day of the event, attendees included Ambassador to Nepal Park Tae-young and Bharat Mani Subedi, secretary of the Nepalese Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration, along with representatives from Korean associations, high-level government officials, KOICA partners, overseas volunteers and the public.

Ambassador Park highlighted mutual cooperation to boost ties. Kong Mooheon, country director of KOICA's Nepal office, thanked the Nepalese government and its partners for their support, saying the event was not just a photo exhibition but a shared journey toward prosperity and humanity.

KOICA's Nepal Office hosts a photo exhibition to mark the 50th anniversary of Korea-Nepal relations.

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