Curtin Korea Day

Curtin Korea Day 2025 brought the spirit of Chuseok—the Korean harvest festival—to life with an exciting blend of tradition, student-led activities, and inspiring career stories. Hosted by the Korea Research and Engagement Centre, the event welcomed students for an afternoon of cultural celebration and connection.

Highlights included:

• Guest speakers—Curtin graduates now in competitive graduate internship programs—shared how Korean Studies and the Honours program gave them a career edge.

• Delicious treats like traditional Korean rice cakes and popular snacks kept energy high.

• Interactive activities led by current Korean Studies students, including a Chuseok quiz, lantern making, Hangeul writing, and a Korean variety show-style competition.

• Hanbok try-ons also gave everyone a chance to step into traditional Korean dress.

The second Curtin Korea Day took place in October, and featured fun competitions and opportunities to win Korean snacks. Students had an opportunity to try on the hanbok in front of our new media wall, and try their hand on some traditional Korean games.

The event was supported by the Core program grant with the Korean Cultural Centre in Sydney kindly donating give away gifts.