Ain Shams Uni. Hosts Quiz on Korea 2025 Celebrating 30 Years of Korea-Egypt Relations

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Egypt hosted the 2025 Quiz on Korea event at Ain Shams University on 29th June, 2025. 

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Egypt, and the 20th anniversary of the Korean Language and Literature Department at Ain Shams University, the Quiz on Korea Egypt was successfully held in collaboration with Faculty of Al-Alsun, Ain Shams University.

Quiz on Korea is a global quiz competition co-hosted by Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Korea and KBS (Korean Broadcasting System), aimed at raising global interest in Korea. Participants answer questions covering a wide range of topics including Korean history, culture, language, and traditions.

Contestants registered in advance through an online application process, and the winner of the Egypt preliminary will be invited to Korea as an Egyptian representative to compete in the global final round in September. The grand finale will be broadcasted as a KBS special program on October 5th.

In his welcoming remarks, H.E. Kim Yonghyon, Ambassador of Korea to Egypt, expressed delight in hosting the Quiz on Korea event, highlighting the strong friendship and partnership between Korea and Egypt. He emphasized that cultural and people-to-people exchanges serve as vital bridges of understanding between two peoples, and expressed his gratitude to all participants and attendees for their enthusiasm and contributions to deepening bilateral cultural exchange.

The Ambassador also announced a series of cultural events planned throughout the year in celebration of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties. These include the Touring K-Arts Fusion Gugak Concert at the American University in Cairo on August 26th, as well as a classical music concert, a Samulnori (Korean traditional percussion music) concert, and a Taekwondo demonstration by the Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters) team.

Prof. Dr. Salwa Rashad, Dean of the Faculty of Al-Alsun, Ain Shams University stated in her opening remarks that our two nations share strong ties, reflected in the Korean department where students act as cultural ambassadors. The Quiz on Korea is not only a test of knowledge, but also a celebration of our shared passion for Korean culture and cross-cultural connection. 

The Quiz on Korea event featured celebratory performances by Ain Shams University’s student Samulnori club and choir, adding a festive atmosphere to the occasion. In addition to the main quiz competition, a special Korea-Egypt quiz show was held for the audience, providing an opportunity to deepen their understanding of Korea and the Korean Embassy’s various activities. 

The Egypt preliminary consisted of three rounds: OX (true / false), multiple choice, and short answer questions. Ultimately, Ms. Rawan Hamed, a third-year student majoring in Korean Language and Literature at Ain Shams University, emerged as the champion and will represent Egypt in the final round in Korea. 

The event drew over 100 guests, including participants and audience. Spectators expressed their admiration for the participants’ passion and knowledge of Korea, noting that the event inspired them to learn more about Korean culture and history.