Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

On October 9(Thu), the King Sejong Institute in Islamabad, located within the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) in Pakistan, held a Hangeul Calligraphy Contest commemorating the 597th anniversary of the proclamation of Hunminjeongeum, known as Hangeul Day.

※ Definition of Calligraphy : Calligraphy is the art of visually expressing written characters—such as sentences, words, or symbols—in an aesthetically pleasing manner.

All 27 participants demonstrated heartfelt dedication and affection for the Korean language through their artistic creations, and 5 out of them won prizes.

- First Prize Winner Ms. Adeeba Khan : She composed and beautifully rendered an original poem in brush script inspired by the teachings of Confucian classics.

- Second Prize Winner Ms. Rida Fatima Malik : She neatly transcribed a line from Kim Sowol’s poem “Azaleas” (Jindallae-kkot), skillfully capturing the emotional tone of the verse.

- Third Prize Winner Ms. Areeba Mehreen : She created an original poem on reflections about life, integrating traditional Korean architectural and cultural motifs into her calligraphic design.

- Consolation Prize Winner(1) Mr. Hamna Jabeen : He skillfully transcribed a renowned line from Jeong Mong-ju’s “Dansim-ga” (Song of Devotion) in a classical Korean calligraphic style, demonstrating refined technique and deep respect for Korea’s literary heritage.

- Consolation Prize Winner(2) Ms. Fatima Zaidi : She effectively expressed the significance of Hangeul Day through her handwritten calligraphy work.

Mr. Park Jaelark, Charge d’affaires at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Pakistan, expressed his gratitude to all who shared the beauty of Hangeul through their artistic endeavors. He encouraged the passionate learners of Korean, remarking : “I look forward to the day when students can freely express their thoughts using the 24 basic Korean letters — 14 consonants and 10 vowels — that form the foundation of our Hangeul.”